The Ability@work programme, which enables people with intellectual disabilities to work, will hold a breakfast information briefing for employers next month. 

The event in Youghal, organised by a father whose daughter is ed by Cope, will include a raffle for dozens for signed sporting memorabilia

They say the money will be used to help hundreds of people with disabilities over the coming five years.

Katrin Langensiepen, the only female member of the European Parliament with a visible disability, said the Roots initiative was a positive example for other EU countries to follow

Cork’s Cope Foundation are holding a special event next month to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities, where people are encouraged to come along and speak about embracing inclusion in every day life.

A health and fitness campaign in aid of charity is being championed by Olympian Rob Heffernan and hopes to raise funds for the Cope Foundation.

THE Cope Foundation, one of the largest providers of services to people with intellectual disabilities and autism in Ireland, is short €34m a year in funding to meet the rapidly growing demand for its service.

A fundraising ball for charities Jigsaw and Cope Foundation is being held on Friday, September 20 in the Clayton Hotel, Silversprings.