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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

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

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

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

DFI will be leading a delegation to the Fifth European Parliament of Persons with Disabilities (EPPD) taking place in Brussels on Tuesday 23 May 2023. The European Parliament of Persons with Disabilities (EPPD) is an event that brings together people with disabilities and their representatives to discuss the rights and political demands of the disabled community. It is hosted

‘It’s time that government made them happen’ – Deputy Michael Lowry TD told the Dáil ‘Disability rights are human rights, not special rights. Persons with disabilities have the same rights as all people to non-discrimination, access, equality of opportunity, inclusion and full participation in society. It is time that Government made this happen’ Deputy Michael

A group from the Ballymun community has been “living at a gym” while raising funds for a charity that helps bereaved parents. The fundraising group “moved into” the basketball court of Ballymun Comprehensive School last Friday in order to run four miles every four hours for 60 hours. The goal is to raise funds for Feileacain,

The European Disability Forum’s new Human Rights report “Right to Work “, reveals the persistent gap in access to quality employment for persons with disabilities. The report shows that only 51.3% of active, working-age persons with disabilities in the EU are in paid employment. Furthermore, women and young people are at a disadvantage: only 49%

People with disabilities held protests across the country to call for better support services. They said that the lack of proper allocation of PA has affected their independence. According to the campaigners, they are being denied basic Human Rights due to the underfunding of PAS (Personal Assistance Services). Disability Power Ireland (DPI) said disabled people