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Self-Employment Supports for Persons With Disabilities

Over recent months, TU Dublin has undertaken a significant initiative to broaden access to entrepreneurship training for individuals with disabilities. Traditionally delivered as a course from September to December each year, this program—generously funded by AIB and supported by the Open Doors Initiative—now offers expanded resources aimed at making entrepreneurial skills accessible year-round. In collaboration […]

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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2024: Join BCIL’s Coffee Morning on 17 October

Join BCIL’s Coffee Morning at our offices as we stand united to raise awareness and support! This year’s theme, “Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges: Together Towards Equality and Inclusion”, reflects our ongoing commitment at Blanchardstown Centre for Independent Living (BCIL) to create a society where everyone, regardless of background or circumstance, can thrive. At BCIL,

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New Funding Call Announced for the €3.5m Disability Participation and Awareness Fund 2024

Minister of State with responsibility for Disability, Anne Rabbitte, has launched the next call for applications to the Disability Participation and Awareness Fund. The primary aim of this Fund is to support the participation and inclusion of people with disabilities in their local communities around Ireland.  A total of €3.5 million has been allocated to

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Make Way Day 2024: BCIL Advocating for Accessibility in Public Spaces

Make Way Day is a campaign that unites the disability community and the broader public to consider the needs of people with disabilities in our shared public spaces. Led by the Disability Federation of Ireland, this initiative represents a unique collaboration across Ireland, involving both voluntary organizations and local government sectors. Above all, it focuses

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Parents Voice Concerns Over Lack of Schooling Options for Autistic Children in Dublin 15

In a recent interview on ‘Access All Areas’, presented by BCIL members, two mothers, Nadine and Aishling, shared their struggles with the lack of school places for children with autism in Dublin 15. Nadine, who has an autistic child in preschool, expressed her difficulties in securing a school place in Dublin. She said, “I have

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Fingal Pioneers – Interview with Karen and Geraldine from Changing Places Campaign

Naomi Fine, trainer of the “Raising the Voices of Fingal Women Pioneers“ initiative , recently conducted a noteworthy interview with Karen and Geraldine from BCIL, focusing on the impactful Changing Places Toilet Campaign. This initiative serves as an example of how dedicated individuals and organisations can influence the Local Authority and drive meaningful community change.

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BCIL’s 2024 Fundraiser: The Wild Atlantic Way Static Cycle for Local Disability Support

Join us for a unique fundraising event – the Wild Atlantic Way Static Cycle, organized by BCIL, aimed at aiding individuals with disabilities in our local community. This exciting event will take place on 30th May at the Shopping Centre in Blanchardstown. We invite everyone to be a part of this event and express their

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