FÁS is responsible for employment for people with disabilities. If you have a disability, contact FÁS if you want to find a job. You can contact FÁS if you want vocational training. You can contact FÁS if you want to be part of an employment programme.
» Job Interview Interpreter Grant: If you are looking for a job and need an interpreter, you can apply for funding to have an interpreter at the interview with you. Ask for this in advance, so time is given to book an interpreter. There are not enough interpreters in Ireland so give plenty of notice.
» Employment Support Scheme (E.S.S.): This is offered to employers to encourage them to employ people with disabilities. If you are on Employment Support Scheme, you are entitled to the same as other employees such as PRSI contributions, annual leave, tax deductions, minimum wage requirements. If you are on the Employment Support Scheme, you can keep your other benefits for one year that you were receiving before you started the scheme such as medical card, travel pass.
» Workplace Equipment/Adaptation Grant (W.E.A.G.): This grant will help employers in employing or retaining anyone with a disability. The additional costs must relate to the disability. Can also support any additional costs of self-employment if you are a person with a disability.
» Retain Employment: FÁS have a range of employment related supports to assist people with disabilities to find or keep their job.
