Ann Marie Flanagan has amplified her call for political parties to “urgently act on promises made to disabled people and their families” as she launched her Seanad campaign. In her campaign launch speech, she urged all elected officials, including those aiming to form a new government, to prioritize the vital need for support for disabled […]
Fingal Inclusion Week 2024, organized by the Community Development Office of Fingal County Council, returns for its sixth year, running from Monday, November 11th, to Sunday, November 17th. This year’s program features over 70 events held across Fingal County, all free and open to the public. Fingal Inclusion Week aims to celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity,
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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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As the upcoming general election approaches, BCIL is standing together with the Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) and the wider disability community to ensure our voices are heard and our rights are prioritised by the next government. For too long, disabled people have faced poverty, limited access to essential services, and barriers to full participation
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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,
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
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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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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On Tuesday, June 25th, DFI (Disability Federation of Ireland) held its Annual General Meeting and Policy Seminar at the Clayton hotel in Dublin. The AGM honored former CEO John Dolan, presenting him with a gift in recognition of his many years of dedicated service. The Policy Seminar was opened by Minister Anne Rabbitte and was
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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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