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#EveryVoteCounts On June 7, 2024, there will be local and European elections this year. Taking advantage of the opportunity to vote is important for people with disabilities. In the first meeting session Bcil and disability groups came together to discuss issues relating to chalenges they face in every day life. Following the session, BCIL and
Impact of Disability Vote Counts in the Local and EU Elections Read More »
The LEDHA works to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities. It also offers information and legal advice, and it acts as an intermediary between individuals and certain Lombard institutions. A great deal of work and consultation took place in the BCIL offices with the Director Giovanny Merlo, where we had the chance to discuss
The Office of the Secretary General sent a letter to the Bcil on behalf of the President, where it shows in recognition for our continuous efforts over the years in offering services for people with disabilities to achieve their independence. Their acknowledgment of our services is a great honor and a source of immense pride
BCIL LETTER FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY GENERAL TO THE PRESIDENT Read More »
Meeting Room @Blanchardstown Library 2-4pm last Thursday of the month. Over the years, D15 Peer Support has been able to grow and provide our members with the opportunity to voice out their concerns and share their experiences. This allows us to make a difference in the community and improve the conditions of people with disabilities.
D15 DISABILITY PEER SUPPORT MEETING Read More »
Make Way Day seeks to bring the disabled and the wider community together to consider how people with disabilities use the various public spaces we share. It is a chance for the disabled community to come together and find solutions to improve the lives of those with different abilities. The campaign is led by the
Visiting historical sites and landmarks is a popular activity for many people, but for wheelchair users, it can also be a challenge. However, with the right accessibility measures in place, wheelchair users can also enjoy these experiences. We will explore the experience of two wheelchair users, Nicola and Michael, as they visited Spike Island, a
Partner Organisations, Useful Websites Links *Click on logo or More… The website will be open, in a new tab.* ILMI are working collectively to create an Independent Living Movement in Ireland led by disabled people, promoting a rights-based social model of disability, challenging a charity/medical view of disability. More… DFI is a federation of member
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Tesco’s Community Fund was established in 2014 with the goal of supporting local good causes within Ireland’s communities. The organization has supported thousands of similar activities across UK. The voting process for the local Tesco Community Fund begins with customers placing their blue token inside the donation box for the chosen charity. The funds are
BCIL is one of the recipients of Tesco Community Funds Read More »
The Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National football team made its debut at the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Thursday, facing off against Australia at Sydney’s Accor Stadium. It was a sellout crowd, with thousands watching from various countries. Fingal Sports Office organized the Watch Party for the Irish Women’s National Football Team, held on the
Karen Smith and BCIL staff supporting the Girls 🇮🇪 COYGIG Read More »
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
BCIL’s static bike cycle fundraiser event success Read More »
