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GAA for all Coach Education Workshop Una McKay umckay@ulster.gaa.ie

GAA for all Coach Education Workshop Una McKay umckay@ulster.gaa.ie. Our Vision. “All special needs and disabled people should have equal opportunity to partake in Gaelic Games to their full potential ”. Course Outline. Unit 1: Facts and inclusion Unit 2: The player/pupil

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GAA for all Coach Education Workshop Una McKay umckay@ulster.gaa.ie

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  1. GAA for all Coach Education Workshop Una McKay umckay@ulster.gaa.ie

  2. Our Vision “All special needs and disabled people should have equal opportunity to partake in Gaelic Games to their full potential”

  3. Course Outline Unit 1: Facts and inclusion Unit 2: The player/pupil Unit 3: The coach/ teacher Unit 4: Practical and subject application

  4. John Lonergan……. “Everyone has a talent”

  5. The facts • More than 1 in 5 (300,000) people in Northern Ireland have a disability. • The incidence is higher here than in the rest of the UK. • Over one quarter of all families here are affected. (NI Census 2001)

  6. More facts… • Only 13% of people with disabilities in Northern Ireland take the recommended level of physical activity compared to 34% of non- disabled people. • People with disabilities are four times as likely to be sedentary (55% compared to 13%) • (NI Health & Social Well Being Survey 2001)

  7. Ulster Councils role (2006-2008) • To introduce GAA to disability and Special Needs groups, increasing penetration rates • 2. To audit, generate and supportnew and existing structures • 3. Train staff/volunteers/ teachers in the delivery of proper coaching sessions

  8. Targets (Sept 06-Feb 07) January 29th, Ballymena February 4th, Derry February 10th, Cavan February 17th, Ballybofey

  9. Team Work!!

  10. Unit 2- The player

  11. Player Pathway- Inclusion Works! Compete to Win Technical Tactical Physical Mental Lifestyle & Personal Train to Compete Learn to Train FUNdamentals AGE (4- 18+)

  12. Task 3: Identifying special needs

  13. Benefits Healthier Improved co-ordination Increased confidence Make friends

  14. TERMS-What do you say? INCORRECT CORRECT Blind Visually impaired Slow Learning difficulty Normal Non-disabled Confined to wheelchair Wheelchair user

  15. Task -Link up Sensory Impairments Visual/Auditory Physical Impairments Amputees Learning Disabilities Downs Syndrome Emotional and behavioural disorders ADHD Health conditions Epilepsy

  16. How well do you communicate? Physical Impairment Talk to player not accompanier They may not have a learning difficulty Visual Impairment What can they see? Call by their name Tapes, large print Too noisy? Hearing Impaired Use gestures Write down Face the person Learning difficulty Assess understanding Clear instructions Demonstrate

  17. Unit 3 – The coach/ teacher

  18. The good coach! “A good coach will help participants become independent so that they are able to identify options and find solutions for the changing demands of their lives and sport” (Declan O’Leary- Director of coaching and games-UL)

  19. Learning the skills People remember… 10% of all they hear, 40% of all they see and 90%of all they do! Is this true?.......... “ You tell me, I forget, you show me, I remember, you involve me, I understand.”

  20. Training the coach- extra qualities First aid Knowledge of special need Medical history Confidentiality High Fives, side hugs Common Sense Name Tags Numbers on jerseys Circle format Safety

  21. Equipment • Bright • Colours • Range of Sizes • Choice

  22. Modifications Space Distance 2m 2m 10 10m x 15m Progression & Patience (Can you do 1 more?)

  23. Hurling- The Dribble (Hearing Impaired) Green Cone = Go. Simple instructions/signals at beginning

  24. GAME A C B Team A and C knock down as many cones as possible. Team B collect and replace cones

  25. Wheelchair Hurling 4-7 aside 20-30 min All in a wheelchair (GK optional) Gk cant be tackled Adult pushing the wheelchair cannot block Tim Maher, Naomh Mearnog, Atha Cliath

  26. The 3 E’s Enthusiasm Enjoyment Encouragement

  27. Conclusion -Get involved! Summer camps Club Facilities (DSNI & DA) Fun Games booklet Coach Education Programme ADH MOR- GOOD LUCK!!!

  28. Disability Action-Phased approach December 1996, it has been unlawful for service providers to treat disabled people less favourably for a reason related to their disability. October 1999, service providers have had to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ for disabled people, such as providing extra help or making changes to the way they provide their services. October 2004 service providers have had tomake ‘reasonable adjustments’ to the physical features of their premises to overcome physical barriers to access

  29. What Can We Do to Comply? Access Audit of Premises Audit of Communication Materials Audit of Practices, Policies & Procedures Audit of Training Needs

  30. Who can help? • Disability Action can advise on all issues relating to disability • Access Consultancy Service • Training • Community Access Grant • Telephone: 02890 297880 • Email: margaretmatthews@disabilityaction.org • Website: www.disabilityaction.org

  31. Disability Discrimination Act 1995 • Part III of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 places duties on those providing goods, facilities or services to the public (‘service providers’) and those selling, letting or managing premises. The Act makes it unlawful for service providers, landlords and other persons to discriminate against disabled people in certain circumstances.

  32. Phased Approach • December 1996, it has been unlawful for service providers to treat disabled people less favourably for a reason related to their disability. • October 1999, service providers have had to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ for disabled people, such as providing extra help or making changes to the way they provide their services. • October 2004 service providers have had tomake ‘reasonable adjustments’ to the physical features of their premises to overcome physical barriers to access.

  33. What Can We Do to Comply? • Access Audit of Premises • Audit of Communication Materials • Audit of Practices, Policies & Procedures • Audit of Training Needs

  34. Who Can Help? • Disability Action can advise on all issues relating to disability • Access Consultancy Service • Training • Community Access Grant

  35. Margaret Matthews Access Consultant Disability Action Portside Business Park 189 Airport Road West Belfast BT3 9ED Telephone: 02890 297880 Email: margaretmatthews@disabilityaction.org Website: www.disabilityaction.org

  36. Ulster GAA Countdown!!

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