MIC Ability Pathways (MAP) Project- Mapping Inclusive Futures

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Programme Overview

The MIC Ability Pathways (MAP) Project aims to provide a pathway to meaningful community engagement for people with intellectual disability, in an inclusive third level environment which has an established history of educational excellence and community inclusion. The project aims to provide education, training and meaningful employment opportunities for people with an intellectual disability who are committed to lifelong learning.

Aims & Objectives and Core Values

To promote lifelong learning for individuals
To promote inclusion in the third level environment
To develop skills for modern society
To develop social skills through peer interaction
To enhance individual employability
To develop full citizenship and self determination
To broaden horizons for individual learners
To fulfil the personal educational interests of individuals

Core Values

A belief in the capacity of individuals to self-actualise
A respect for the contribution and value of different types of student learners
A belief in the right of every individual to access third level education

The MIC Ability Pathways Programme (MAP) Project is about re-imagining and re-thinking education and learning outcomes for students with intellectual disabilities, by providing an opportunity to study in a third-level college.

MAP due to commence 2024

Funding Partners

This project is funded by the HEA under the Path 4 Phase 2 access initiative. The MAP project will replace the CGLPD programme and operates in conjunction with the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board as accreditation partners.

Contact

Dr Órla Slattery, Programme Coordinator

E: MAP@mic.ul.ie

Programme Content

The MIC Ability Pathways (MAP) Project is designed to support the academic, social and personal development of programme participants.

There is a particular emphasis placed on supporting learners to develop transferrable skills in the following areas:

Information Communication Technology
Communication
Teamworking
Citizenry
Personal Effectiveness

The MAP project will provide an Educational Foundation in years 1 and 2 and a Transitioning Programme in year 3, which will enable learners to become active members of their communities and fulfil their personal life goals by transiting to further education and training and/or employment, subsequent to the educational foundation of the project.

The educational foundation will be provided through the Certificate in General Learning and Personal Development (CGLPD), which is a two year fully accredited level 4 QQI award on the NFQ. This CGLPD encompasses 8 distinct modules, which have been designed to support the holistic development of learners with ID and is underpinned throughout by the UDL framework.

Educational Programme - Level 4
Transitioning Programme

Entry Requirements

Prospective entrants must:

Be 18 years of age on enrolment
Have been identified as having an intellectual disability from birth or early years
Have a commitment to ongoing learning and personal development
Have three or more Level 3 QQI Minor Awards (including Literacy and/or Communication components), or equivalent
Have not previously participated on or completed the CGLPD programme at MIC

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