BCIL relies on the help of its volunteers, who play a vital role in the organization’s various services. They are also involved in every aspect of its operations. Volunteers work closely with the staff members of BCIL. We are able to provide flexible and remote volunteer opportunities. These can range from around an hour to […]
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HISTORY OF CIL MOVEMENT The Independent Living Movement evolved in the United States in the 1970’s, as disabled people responded to their historic experiences of exclusion and discrimination. Centre’s for Independent Living became a successful campaign, which led to legislation and policies to come into effect to support disabled people to make their own choices
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The Disabled Drivers’ Association of Ireland (DDAI) have urged the government to alter the legislation so that traffic officers and the police can fine drivers who illegally park in accessible parking bays. The group’s Bay Watch campaign aims to address the issue by calling on the government to change the law so that traffic wardens,
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International Women’s Day is a globally day celebrating the achievements made towards gender equality, also to mark the strive made by those realizations for a greater impetus towards gender equality worldwide. BCIL encourages a world free of discrimination, equality and inclusive. Disabled women are at an increased risk of marginalization, facing inequalities due to biases
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Minister Harris announces roll-out of projects under PATH 4 funding for universal design, autistic students, and students with an intellectual disability Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today (January 5th) announced the roll-out of projects provided under the National Access Plan that will support inclusive universally designed
BCIL SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARADE Saint Patrick’s Day has grown to an international festival that’s full of activities celebrating Irish culture. People from different countries participate in various events, including parades and fireworks. In addition, people are encouraged to wear green clothing and makeup. The county council of Fingal was responsible for organizing last
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A new study conducted by the Valuable 500, which is a collective of CEO’s committed to making the world a better place for people with disabilities, revealed the 10 most accessible cities across the world. Research by Valuable 500, a global collective of 500 CEOs and their companies advocating for inclusion, asked 3,500 respondents with
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On the 17th of October, BCIL held an event in Mulhuddart Community Centre, to commemorate the Day for the Eradication of Poverty. The Day for the Eradication of Poverty is a global movement, held each year, that aims to promote a dialogue between the people living in poverty and society. It also aims to encourage
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