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Why is Post 19 SEN Legislation so crucial for young adults in Northern Ireland? Legislation plays a critical role in shaping and safeguarding post-19 education, training, and care services in Northern Ireland (NI) to ensure equality, inclusivity, and quality outcomes for individuals Legislation ensures access to further education, apprenticeships, and vocational training for individuals over 19, particularly those with disabilities or additional needs, by mandating inclusive practices

Laws provide the structure for funding mechanisms, ensuring public and private resources are directed appropriately to support education, training, and skills development for post-19 learners. Legislation promotes lifelong learning by supporting access to adult education programs, enabling individuals to reskill or upskill at various stages of their lives.

Specific laws ensure tailored support for vulnerable groups, including care leavers, unemployed individuals, and those with disabilities, fostering greater social inclusion NI's legislative framework ensures alignment with UK-wide and EU directives, particularly in areas like equality, skills development, and safeguarding, ensuring a cohesive approach across regions By addressing these aspects, legislation creates a robust system that supports individuals' growth, ensures fairness, and aligns post 19 education and training with societal and economic needs

What about us? #CalebsCauseNI #Hope #Inclusion #Disability

Did you know? According to the Association of Colleges, there are approximately 99 specialist colleges across England and Wales. A recent debate in the UK Parliament mentioned that there are 130 specialist further education colleges catering to individuals with more complex disabilities whose needs cannot be met in mainstream settings. In Northern Ireland, there are no specialist further education colleges exclusively for students with disabilities #CalebsCauseNI

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We are their voice. Please support us chng.it/P4j6CgN7nH #CalebsCauseNI #Disability #Share #Support 💙

Caleb at Stormont for a CalebsCauseNI event

That moment when a visitor comes to ur home & says to Caleb ‘nice to meet you’ he says ‘nice to meet you too’ totally unprompted as I’m a mess standing trying to compose myself lol. We may not hear his voice often but when we do 🥰 #Hope chng.it/P4j6CgN7nH #CalebsCauseNI 💙

Imagine a world where we are seen Treated as ordinary human beings To know that we matter and have a voice A place to belong and have a choice We wake every day and face a new battle And sometimes it feels we are treated like cattle Told that support just isn’t there yet We learn to accept our need can’t be met We watch the sadness our families suffer Our anxiety grows they try hard to buffer Our siblings protect and learn to be strong But often it feels so very wrong We wish you could look beyond what you see Take a moment to learn that I am just me So do not limit what we can do Give us hope to create something new Nothing is impossible CalebsCause wants to show Things can change so let’s have a go! New laws can be made we have still have time We are worth the effort it’s our turn to shine

#Hope Post-19 SEN legislation is a must for young people with disabilities in NI. Pls support us as we push for change chng.it/P4j6CgN7nH #CalebsCauseNI #Help #Support

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Kellie Armstrong MLA signing Caleb’s Cause petition

Pleased to meet Alma White, to discuss #CalebsCauseNI and the need for better Post-19 support for young people with learning-disabilities in Northern Ireland.

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 by signing the petition here: chng.it/QWMYGyT4gt.

#FairAccess #learningdisability #northernireland

Pleased to meet Alma White, to discuss #CalebsCauseNI and the need for better Post-19 support and pathways for young people with learning disabilities in Northern Ireland.
𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 by signing the petition here: t.co/YnjtbNYO1c.

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