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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

#MakingCaringVisible Ireland is marking National Carers Week 2024 from June 10th to June 16th, a dedicated period to honor and support the nation’s family carers who provide essential care to loved ones. This week, family carers in Ireland are invited to join a variety of events for National Carers Week 2024, happening from June 10th

The European Disability Card (EDC) recently approved by the European Parliament offers special privileges to people with disabilities. This card serves as proof of disability status across all EU countries and provides cardholders with benefits such as free or discounted entry to cultural attractions, priority access, personal assistance, and mobility aids National authorities in each

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