May 2023

BCIL was one of the County Winners of the National Lottery Good Causes Awards.

BCIL News /

Blanchardstown Centre for Independent Living was recently recognized by the National Lottery, that it has been named as a #GoodCausesAward County Winner for 2023 in the Health & Well-being category. The judges were greatly impressed by the number of entries that BCIL submitted. Being named as the County Winner is a great recognition of the […]

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A new housing strategy aims to help integrate people with disabilities

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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

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National Biodiversity Week 2023 to bring communities together in celebration of local biodiversity

General News /

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

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DFI is committed to leading a delegation to the Fifth European Parliament for persons with disabilities.

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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

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‘Disability rights are Human Rights – Not special rights’ – Lowry

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‘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

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