mentally handicapped (organizations in wicklow)

Kanzler

hi there,

i'm an german educator and i'm looking for a job in a arganization which is working with mentally handicapped people (adults or kids).

has anybody an idea where i can find a organization around wicklow to apply there?

thanks in advance and best regards

michael

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Kanzler

The Scientist wrote: »

Not sure about a Nationwide Organisation but the Cope Foundation have 60 locations around Cork which care for people with special needs.

Special Olympics Ireland may also be worth checking out.

thanks for that..;)

K_P

You could also have a look at the membership section of the Disability Federation of Ireland website: http://www.disability-federation.ie/membership_currentmembers.htm

You might have to do a bit of searching to find intellectual disability organisations in Wicklow, but you'll hopefully find something.

Kanzler

K_P wrote: »

You could also have a look at the membership section of the Disability Federation of Ireland website: http://www.disability-federation.ie/membership_currentmembers.htm

You might have to do a bit of searching to find intellectual disability organisations in Wicklow, but you'll hopefully find something.

thank you very much! that site is very helpful for me. thank you..

LadyMayBelle

You could try the www.brothersofcharity.ie also altho you prob have seen them listed on the disability federation website.

On another note, and dont be offended OP, be sure to correct your terminology before doing an interview, the term 'mentally handicapped' is a big no no.

Good luck!

Kanzler

LadyPennyworth wrote: »

You could try the www.brothersofcharity.ie also altho you prob have seen them listed on the disability federation website.

On another note, and dont be offended OP, be sure to correct your terminology before doing an interview, the term 'mentally handicapped' is a big no no.

Good luck!

hi,

what do you mean "mentally handicapped" is a no no? could you explain that?

K_P

The language that is used for disabilities has changed a bit in the last few years. "Mentally handicapped" would have been considered acceptable maybe 10 years ago, in the same way that describing someone as "mentally retarded" would have been acceptable maybe 40 years ago.

The term "intellectually disabled" would be the more proper term to use these days.

Athina

The terminology varies from country to country which is why our German visitor uses the word mentally handicapped. Intellectually disabled is the most politically correct term used in Ireland today.

lorweld

Athina wrote: »

The terminology varies from country to country which is why our German visitor uses the word mentally handicapped. Intellectually disabled is the most politically correct term used in Ireland today.

This is very true, in the US the term 'retard' and 'mentally retarded' are widely accepted and used.

Wishbone Ash

K_P wrote: »

The term "intellectually disabled" would be the more proper term to use these days.

Athina wrote: »

Intellectually disabled is the most politically correct term used in Ireland today.

"a person with an intellectual disability" is an even more appropriate description as the person is being put first.

Kanzler

thanks for your comments. i realised its the same as in germany. every year the gouvernment will bring out a new description for people who are not have similar conditions as a regular one. that is not a real help for that people, but perhaps the politicians can have a clear conscience for themselves..