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A new campaign is urging city and county councils to adopt a text alert scheme aimed at regulating the misuse of accessible parking bays. The initiative was prompted by a recent survey conducted by the Disabled Drivers Association, which revealed that concerns about physical and verbal abuse deter members from confronting illegally parked vehicles in […]

The announcement that Ireland’s Minister for Social Protection will not be implementing the Green Paper’s recommendations for disability payments has been warmly received by advocates for disabled people. Minister Heather Humphreys stated: “Based on the feedback I have received to date, it is clear that there are significant concerns about the proposals,” as reported by

March 2024 is CP Awareness Month. The Cerebral Palsy Advocacy Group launched Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month in 2006 as a way to raise awareness and provide support for those who have cerebral palsy. According to Cerebral Palsy Care in Ireland it is estimated that 9,500 adults and 3,000 children and young people have cerebral palsy,

Joe McCarthy, a professional rugby player, is supporting Down Syndrome Ireland’s World Down Syndrome Day campaign with “Lots of Socks.” Alongside brothers Andrew and Paddy, the breakthrough star of the current Six Nations championship, the lock for Leinster and Ireland, helped launch the campaign with a photo session in Dublin. On World Down Syndrome Day

The Department of Inclusive Rehabilitation Sciences, under the College of Education & Human Development, will host UND’s inaugural Disability Awareness Day on Monday at the Memorial Union’s Ballroom CD. The keynote speaker, Alan Bruce, CEO of Universal Learning Systems Ireland, is a renowed global expert on disability, inclusion, and social justice issues. ”The goal is

The most recent report from the Irish Wheelchair Association highlights the ongoing challenges and safety concerns that people with disabilities face when trying to access public transport and public spaces. Where you aware that Ireland lacks legal regulations concerning accessibility for individuals with physical disabilities in public transportation? Discover more about the issue by watching

NDA’s (National Disability Authority) report delves into whether students with disabilities are affected by sexual harassment and violence compared to their non-disabled peers, operating under the premise that individuals face raised vulnerability to such incidents. Utilizing secondary analysis of data provided by the Higher Education Authority, the study examines the encounters of both staff and

Disrupt Disability Arts Festival is scheduled to run from March 7 to April 20. The Disrupt Disability Arts Festival, Ireland’s pioneering annual event celebrating disability in the arts, is set to kick off this spring. The festival starts on March 7 and continues until April 20 Disrupt is characterized as an energetic tribute to disability

National Advocacy Service report highlights various challenges faced by people with disabilities, showcasing instances that illustrate the difficulties encountered when attempting to handle and access their finances. Some individuals have been entirely barred from reaching their own monetary resources, while others receive restricted allowances, constraining their independence and life decisions. “People can face challenges with

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD recently announced additional funding to help students with a disability access third level education. The Fund for Students with Disabilities in Higher Education will be topped up in 2024 by 5%, bringing the total to €8 million for the first time ever.