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The team, which was composed of individuals with different abilities, defeated the Netherlands 12-6 in their tournament debut. They won their first match against Denmark 11-1 and then defeated Spain 16-1 in their next game. The newly-formed team was able to score 39 goals in three games, which proved their class and secured them the
The head of the Social Democratic leader criticized the allotment of funds for the disabled in the budget for 2024. Deputy Cairns, who is the party’s spokesperson on disability, said: “People with disabilities must fight for the most basic rights from the day they are born. Despite the ongoing crisis in services, this Government continues
The allocation of funds for disability services has been the subject of criticism Read More »
‘Home Truths: Because everyone deserves a place to call home’ ,seeks to raise awareness about how important it is for people with disabilities to have a place to call their own home. It also aims to highlight the barriers that individuals with disabilities encounter when trying to secure wheelchair-friendly housing. The campaign was officially launched
Irish Wheelchair Association launches new Awareness Campaign ‘Home Truths’ Read More »
The European Commission’s proposal to establish a European disability card is a significant step in improving the free movement of people with disabilities. The proposal’s expansion has met the disability movement’s demands, and we are glad to see that non-EU nationals will now be able to enjoy the same privileges when traveling to other countries
Minister Humphreys made the announcement, on 29th August following an extensive review of the Reasonable Accommodation Fund for People with Disabilities and the Awareness Support Scheme. The Accommodation Fund for People with Disabilities provides financial support to individuals with disabilities and to employers who want to make their workplaces more inclusive and accessible. The Disability
Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, has today announced the creation of a new fund under the What Works prevention and early intervention initiative, which is funded through the Dormant Accounts Fund. The What Works Building Evidence Fund is part of the What Works initiative’s Quality and Evidence strands. It aims
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According to a pre-budget submission made by the Rehab Group, many people with disabilities cannot find suitable rental homes and have had to resort to food banks. The document has been prepared after consulting with more than 460 service users in 49 focus groups across the country. The submission identified several common issues faced by
Disabled people are struggling with the cost of living due to lack of financial support Read More »
Growing demand for Independent Advocacy in Ireland highlighted in National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities (NAS) and Patient Advocacy Service Annual Reports for 2022. The National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities (NAS) saw its waiting list an increase of 55% from 161 in January 2022 to 250 by December 2022. This figure has
Growing demand for Independent Advocacy in Ireland highlighted in National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities (NAS) and Patient Advocacy Service Annual Reports for 2022. The National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities (NAS) saw its waiting list an increase of 55% from 161 in January 2022 to 250 by December 2022. This figure has
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