The Blanchardstown Centre For Independent Living would like to express its gratitude for your support during the static cycling event held to raise awareness for Independent Living. BCIL would like to extend its gratitude to Ger Conroy Fitness for lending a static bike to help us with our challenge. We would also like to take […]
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The Blanchardstown Centre For Independent Living welcomes the news that the Minister for Finance Michael McGrath, TD has signed regulations that establishes a fourth category of reliefs in the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme, for people with disabilities who require complex and significant adaptions to their vehicles to enable in-vehicle wheelchair access. The new
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Ombudsman Ger Deering noted that it is shameful that disabled individuals are still denied the necessary government assistance to access personal transportation. This is despite a commitment made more than a decade ago to establish a proper support scheme. Reports from various government departments have highlighted the need for such support. Speaking at the publication
Inclusion Ireland released codes of practice for Self – Advocates Inclusion Ireland complies with the Governance Code for Charity Organisations as set out by the Charity Regulator in Ireland. The Code of Practice is designed for self-advocates and those with cognitive disabilities who are preparing for an interview. It will help them know what to expect
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BCIL is holding a fund-raising event for the benefit of the local area on June 22 at the Shopping Centre in Blanchardstown. The public is invited to participate in the event and show their solidarity with the organization by participating in the static bike ride. BCIL’s fundraising initiative, Static Bike Cycle the #WildAtlanticWay, supports individuals
DFI has launched an email campaign for those concerned about the ongoing viability of disabled services. The DFI (Disability Federation of Ireland) and BCIL are asking members of the public to take action to address the crisis that affects services for those with disabilities. This is due to the ongoing issues related to the recruitment
Blanchardstown Centre for Independent Living was recently recognized by the National Lottery, that it has been named as a #GoodCausesAward County Winner for 2023 in the Health & Well-being category. The judges were greatly impressed by the number of entries that BCIL submitted. Being named as the County Winner is a great recognition of the
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Fingal County Council has launched a new housing strategy that aims to provide people with disabilities better opportunities and foster a more inclusive community. Individuals with mental, sensory, intellectual, or physical disabilities regularly face challenges when finding suitable housing that meet their needs. The approach was produced in collaboration with disability advocates, representative organisations and
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Communities will be coming together to celebrate biodiversity and connect with nature in their local area during National Biodiversity Week 2023, to take place from the 19th – 28th May. Events such as biodiversity walks, fun talks on the familiar and not-so-familiar plant, insect and animal species in the landscape and workshops for those looking to
National Volunteering Week is a weeklong celebration of volunteering that will take place from Monday 15 May – Sunday 21 May 2023. Each year across Ireland, National Volunteering Week includes a range of events, stories and videos that showcase all that is great about volunteering. Volunteering is a voluntary commitment that can be done for
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