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STEP FOUR: COMMIT TO EMPLOYMENT >

Step Four: Commit to Employment

Required – Reasonable accommodations to existing Autistic employees or employees who have Autistic family members.

Desirable – Two week work placement for an Autistic individual.

Ideal – Three month part-time work placement with the view to paid part-time employment.

To make Waterford Autism Friendly in a meaningful way, we don’t just aim to improve the experience of visiting Waterford but living here and a big part of this would be for Autistic people to have more opportunities for employment in order to enable them to live independent lives. We hope to achieve this in two parts – work placements and paid positions.

This would be a fully facilitated and insured process by the Cara Autism Support Service who would meet with the organisation to find out the required skill set and then we would make a match from our client database. Then depending on the organisation’s commitment and the individual’s requirement, we would support both with either a short-term work placement or part-time paid employment (Wage Subsidy Scheme available to most employers). gov.ie – Wage Subsidy Scheme (www.gov.ie)

*** You will move to our ‘Autism Inclusive Wall’ as now being a successful Autism Friendly Organisation. We would then come to you to film/interview and promote this on our website/social media.***

Sensory Hub Use
Disclaimer Form

PARENT / GUARDIAN & CHILD

Purpose of the Sensory Hub:

The Sensory Hub is a small, shared space designed to support children’s regulation, relaxation, and sensory engagement. It may include sensory equipment or materials intended to promote calm, focus, and wellbeing.

Purpose of the Sensory Hub

The Sensory Hub is a small, shared space designed to support children’s regulation, relaxation, and sensory engagement. It may include sensory equipment or materials intended to promote calm, focus, and wellbeing.

Parent / Guardian Disclaimer and Acknowledgement  

By agreeing to the terms below, I confirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of the child using the Sensory Hub and acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. Voluntary Participation: My child’s use of the Sensory Hub is voluntary.

2. Parental Responsibility: I understand that my child uses the Sensory Hub at their own risk, taking into account their individual needs and abilities. No smoking, vaping, eating or drinking.

3. Supervision: I understand that appropriate supervision is required at all times, either by a parent/guardian.

4. Time and Appropriate Use of Equipment: I agree that my child will use all equipment and materials as intended. 20 minutes is the time limit of each visit and access is on the hour and half hour.

5. Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, the organisation, its staff, supervisors, and volunteers shall not be held liable for injury, loss, or damage arising from normal use or misuse of the Sensory Hub.

6. Behaviour and Safety: I understand that access may be withdrawn if my child’s behaviour poses a risk to themselves, others, or the equipment.