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Abode Mission Statement: “To enable people to live the life of their choice to its fullest potential.”
September 2016 – In the news
“Taskforce on personalised budgets for people with disabilities established”
Taskforce on personalised budgets for people with disabilities established
Abode – 2016 – 30 years in service
The Abode Services will be 30 years in operation this year.
It all began in Mahon on in 1986, The Day Services and the accommodation commenced operations in a purpose built building in St Michaels Lawn entirely funded by kind Donations from the people of Cork.
This major fundraising drive was spearheaded by a very hardworking voluntary committee, Chaired by Mrs Sheila Goldberg former Lady Mayoress of Cork City.
In 2010 due to lack of space and to enable Abode to facilitate the developing needs of the Service Users, Abode transferred it complete Services to a much larger purpose built facility on the Skehard Road.
This project had been in the pipeline for many years and with the overwhelming support of the Cork City council the project was brought to life and completed in 2009.
The Abode Services continue to develop in order to meet client’s needs at the new purpose built facility at Kilbrack Grove.
July 2016 – In the news
“I was told I’d never write with a pen – and now I’m a teacher”
I was told I’d never write with a pen – and now I’m a teacher
July 2016(Independent Living Programme Stories)
There have been very positive outcomes again from the Abode Independent living Programme in 2016/2017.
Paul M will be progressing to the National Learning Network in Model Farm Road in September. He will be taking part in a QQI Level 5 IT course.
Caleb L will be moving on to UCC in the autumn. He plans to do a BA in Arts, specializing in Religious Studies.
Jeremiah K has reduced his attendance on the Independent Living Programme to Part Time as he is currently working one day per week at Super Nova in Ballincollig. He is also continuing his Work Placement in a voluntary capacity as he enjoys the work and it will help him to build up his experience.
Successful Applicants are continually commencing the programme throughout the year.
June 2016 – In the news
Applications rise for college disability route
Applications rise for college disability route
May 2016 – Recent retirements from Abode.
Pat Mulcahy Driver retired on May 31st 2016 after 30 years of loyal service . Pat was always so obliging and helpful to clients and staff.
Frances Barry R.N. retired on 4th May 2015 after working with abode for the last 16 years. Frances was like a second mother to us all.
They will both be greatly missed.
April 2016 – In the news
Irish Paralympian explains why equestrian has “given me a lot of what the disability takes away.
Irish Paralympian explains why equestrian has “given me a lot of what the disability takes away”
October 2015 – in the news
Number of public sector jobs for people with disabilities to double
Number of public sector jobs for people with disabilities to double
July 2015(Independent Living Programme Stories)
There have been very positive outcomes again from the Abode Independent living Programme in 2015/2016.
Claire S has completed the I.L.P and is now working in a charity shop in Ballincollig. This developed from a Work Experience Placement on the Independent Living Programme where she proved herself to be such a good worker that it was suggested to her that she apply for a place on Community Employment .
Shannen O has progressed to St. John’s Central College where she has just completed her first year on a Film Production course. She stayed at Abode while she was in First Year, but she has secured Student Accommodation for next year and will be living independently while she completes her course.