Ireland’s top rugby player, Joe McCarthy backs a lot of socks in 2024

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

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UND will host its first Disability Awareness 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

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Irish Wheelchair Association’s Cammpaign “Getting Nowhere” for Mandatory Accessibility

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

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NDA’s Secondary Analysis of Sexual Violence and Harassment in Irish Higher Education Institutions(2021) Experienced by Disabled Students

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

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Join BCIL in Blanchardstown St. Patrick’s Day Parade as They Celebrate 30 Years

Blanchardstown Center for Independent Living (BCIL) is all set to take part in the festivities once again, marking their 30th anniversary in style. BCIL has been a proud participant in the Blanchardstown St. Patrick’s Day parade for last two years, comemorating the spirit of independence, inclusivity, and community. Founded three decades ago, BCIL has been

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Ireland is set to host its inaugural Disability Arts Festival Disrupt

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

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New Regulations Fail To Ensure Equal Financial Access For Individuals with Disabilities

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

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Minister Harris Announces Funding to Assist Students with Disabilities Access Third Level Education

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.

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Eoghan McCabe Leads the Ultimate Fundraising Finale for Three Exceptional Causes

In 2022, Eoghan McCabe initiated the groundbreaking charitable endeavor known as “Eoghan’s Home Run”, and it is scheduled to reach its conclusion with a remarkable final event on December 30, 2023. This significant event, initially conceived as a school project, signifies the end of a two-year-long effort dedicated to creating a lasting impact on the

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