SOS Kilkenny Clg

SOS Kilkenny supports adults with intellectual disabilities and autism in Kilkenny City, County and Cahir. We support people with dignity and respect to develop and use their abilities, to connect with likeminded people, to be active and valued members of their community through opportunities for education, employment and leisure, and to lead a life of their choosing. Unique to our service is Dreamtime Radio, a fully licensed radio station run by people with intellectual disabilities and autism.

Location:

Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

Established:

1975

Type of organisation:

NGO/ community-based organisation/ charity

Focus

  • Services for people with disabilities
  • Social inclusion

Interest

  • Development of education and training materials and programmes
  • European learning networks and exchanges
  • Community outreach and engagement
  • Policy, advocacy and campaigns

EU Project Experience

No experience

This organisation is new to EU funding and will be supported by the Access Europe team.

EU Funding Goals

As we are new to EU projects, we would like to begin by participating as a partner in a project to develop our network and learn from other organisations with greater experience of EU projects.

We are particularly interested in projects related to the media and broadcasting and inclusive supported employment.

In 3 years, we are aiming to use these connections and knowledge to take the lead in EU projects and programmes.

Strenghts

Our Strengths:

  • Highly qualified staff team: staff are intentionally assigned roles which match their skills, talents and interests.
  • Innovation: we are continuously changing and evolving to best meet the needs and wishes of the people we support.
  • Networking and building connections: we are involved with a wide variety of local organisations including further education providers, community groups and interest groups.
  • Inclusive Employment: we have a proven track record of securing, supporting and maintaining paid, meaningful employment for people with intellectual disabilities and autism in Kilkenny City and County.
  • Media and Broadcasting: we are proud to host Dreamtime Studios in SOS Kilkenny which is comprised of Dreamtime Radio, Rewind Magazine, Dreamtime Photography Group. Dreamtime Radio is unique in Ireland as it is the only radio station, licensed by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, run by people with intellectual disabilities and autism. We are uniquely positioned to share our learning and experience of this with European partners.

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Contact Name:

Anne Corr

Job Title:

Chief Operations Officer

Email Address:
acorr@soskilkenny.com
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