AHEAD Ireland

19/02/2026

Meet the Students with Disabilities Advisory Group 2025-2026!

The SWDAG is a diverse group of students that works to advocate for and promote accessible and inclusive learning environments.

The members of the group work to inform the strategy and policy of both AHEAD and Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn (AMLÉ) concerning the inclusion of students with disabilities in Higher and Further Education in Ireland. The advisory group serves to ensure that the disabled student voice is being heard and reflected in wider policy work.

Get to know the SWDAG better by reading their profiles here! - https://buff.ly/rjTs7Hm

12/02/2026

Make sure you can be found on the WIDE Supplier Directory, the one stop shop for inclusive employment supports ✅️

Open Call for Suppliers across the Island of Ireland!

We are open to suppliers who offer services such as; Accessibility Audits, Accessible web/graphic designer, assistive technology provision, communication support/ISL interpreting/captioning, ergonomic assessment, inclusion consultancy, inclusive recruitment/supported employment, needs assessment, occupational therapy, personal assistant services, personal reader, plain English/easy read services, training provision, work coaching, workplace adaptions, workplace/recruitment supports.

Complete the sign up sheet here to be considered for inclusion on the WIDE Supplier Directory - https://buff.ly/epWfIQd

12/02/2026

We wanted to take a moment to celebrate all the graduates who received their Universal Design digital badges from The Learning Forum last week!

This incredible achievement includes:
• 363 graduates of Universal Design for Teaching and Learning
• 183 graduates of Universal Design Beyond the Classroom
• 25 graduates who will support the delivery of future programmes

These badges represent the very best of cross-organisational collaboration. The programme brings together AHEAD, UCD ALL, and the National Learning Forum to deliver impactful professional development. It also highlights the power of peer learning, with facilitators and participants nationwide working together to share knowledge, build best practice, and strengthen accessibility across institutions.

Through their participation, graduates have deepened their understanding of Universal Design and strengthened their ability to make everyday practice more inclusive, accessible, and responsive to Ireland’s increasingly diverse student and learner populations.

A sincere thank you to everyone involved in making this programme such a success, with special thanks to the Higher Education Authority and SOLAS for their vital funding and support.

Missed this national rollout? Don’t worry, the next opportunity to take part will launch in September 2026. Watch this space!

11/02/2026

Hiring 🚨 We're working with to offer one job exclusively available to applicants with disabilities, specific learning difficulties, mental health difficulties or neurodivergence & beyond.

Get onto the Bank of Ireland 2026 Graduate Programme based in Dublin with the option for hybrid working.

-Level 8 Degree in any field or subject, or a recent graduate within 24 months.

-The successful candidate will get to work within three different areas of Bank of Ireland on rotation.

-Commencing in September 2026.

Applications close Feb 25th 2026. More information or apply here - https://buff.ly/7n4Meql

09/02/2026

Last chance to apply 🚨 23 jobs exclusively for applicants with disabilities, closing this Wednesday Feb 11th. AHEAD & local authorities have teamed up to offer roles across Dublin, Kerry, Louth, Mayo, Waterford and Wexford in areas like Communications, Community, Climate, Environment, Facilities, Finance, HR, Housing, Library Data Analysis, Local Enterprise & Smart Cities. If you have a level 6 qualification or above, this could be for you.

Please help us spread this message!
More information or apply - https://buff.ly/rvzGOQ7

06/02/2026

'What the WAM Programme Taught Me About Work, Disability and Opportunity' our latest blog gives an account of Alan McCarthy's experience of employment and making a career-change having come through the WAM Programme. Alan supports council operations through administrative and project-based work, contributing to the effective delivery of local authority services. Read more about Alan's experiences here -

- AHEAD

04/02/2026

Hiring in Waterford and Wexford. We have 5 job opportunities exclusively for applicants with disabilities in Dungarvan, Waterford City and Wexford Town📣 AHEAD have partnered with Southern Regional Assembly Waterford City & County Council and Wexford County Council to offer positions within HR/Finance/Corporate, HR, Environment and Housing.

If you have a level 6 qualification or above, this could be for you. Applications close on Feb 11th.

There are a total of 23 job opportunities across a nationwide spread of 10 participating councils located in Dublin, Kerry, Louth, Waterford, Wexford and Mayo. More information or apply for Waterford, Wexford (or other locations) here - https://buff.ly/rvzGOQ7

03/02/2026

Are you disabled and looking for work? AHEAD & Mayo County Council have teamed up to offer a HR job exclusively available to applicants with disabilities. If you have a NFQ Level 6 (or higher) qualification, this could be for you. Applications close on February 11th.

There are a total of 23 job opportunities across a nationwide spread of 10 participating councils located in Dublin, Kerry, Louth, Waterford, Wexford and Mayo.

More information or apply for Mayo (or other locations) here by February 11th - https://buff.ly/siLMlXE

03/02/2026

Are you disabled and looking for work? AHEAD & Mayo County Council have teamed up to offer a HR job exclusively available to applicants with disabilities. If you have a NFQ Level 6 (or higher) qualification, this could be for you. Applications close on February 11th.

There are a total of 23 job opportunities across a nationwide spread of 10 participating councils located in Dublin, Kerry, Louth, Waterford, Wexford and Mayo.

More information or apply for Mayo (or other locations) here by February 11th - https://buff.ly/rvzGOQ7

30/01/2026

Enter the world of work with . AHEAD & 10 Local Authorities (including Kerry County Council) have teamed up to offer job opportunities exclusively to applicants with disabilities, specific learning difficulties, mental health difficulties or neurodivergence.

If you have, or will have a Level 6 qualification by May 2026, these jobs could be for you;
Communications role based in Tralee.
Climate role based in Killarney.
Finance role based in Tralee.
Community role based in Tralee.

Applications close on Feb 11th. More information or apply - https://buff.ly/g78axRl

29/01/2026

Calling all Disabled Postgraduates and Early Career Researchers 🚨 Our next community-building connection event is taking place on February 18th online. The focus will be 'Getting the Most from your Teaching Assistant Experience as a PhD with a Disability', with guest speakers Dr. Maggie Green and Dr. Rosie Mangan.

Sign up now - https://buff.ly/ib0t7v8

28/01/2026

23 jobs exclusively for applicants with disabilities 📣 AHEAD & local authorities have teamed up to offer roles across Dublin, Kerry, Louth, Mayo, Waterford and Wexford in areas like Communications, Community, Climate, Environment, Facilities, Finance, HR, Housing, Library Data Analysis, Local Enterprise & Smart Cities.

If you have a level 6 qualification or above, this could be for you. Applications close on Feb 4th. More information or apply - https://buff.ly/rvzGOQ7