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. […]
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
Eoghan McCabe Leads the Ultimate Fundraising Finale for Three Exceptional Causes Read More »
Our monthly meeting, typically held on the last Thursday at Blanchardstown Library, took place yesterday, December 8th, at The Bell Pub due to holiday sheduling. The change in venue for launch added a festive touch, creating a warm and supportive atmosphere for participants to share experiences, provide mutual encourangements, and build a sense of community.
Dublin 15 Disability Peer Support Update Read More »
The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, announced that the government would allocate more funds to help disabled individuals find employment opportunities. The WorkAbility: Inclusive Pathways to Employment Programme is a new employment focused programme which aims to support disabled people to enter education and employment. The programme will begin in January 2024, with grants
To mark the International Day of People With Disabilities, the IHREC released the results of a survey conducted across the country. The survey revealed that only 21% of the public think that the government is supporting disabled people. On the other hand, only a low percentage of the respondents think that disabled individuals are given
The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons on 3rd December was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the day , aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. This day holds
International Day of Persons With Disabilities Read More »
More than 1,000 people with disabilities were supported on the pathway to employment through the Ability to Work Fund over the past three years. The scheme is a €1.5m fund created by Rethink Ireland in partnership with State Street and the Government to open pathways to employment by investing in organisations that provide training, upskilling
The Employment Scheme provides support to over a thousand individuals with disabilities Read More »
We are thrilled to welcome you to BCIL’s upcoming OPEN DAY Event, scheduled for November 15th, from 11:00 a.m- 4 p.m at Parkside House, Floor 2 in Mulhuddart. This event is an opportunity to gain insights into the transformative services that BCIL offers to empower individuals with disabilities to live independently. Join a community that
UNLOCKING BCIL: OPEN DAY FOR SERVICE INSIGHTS Read More »
The LEDHA works to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities. It also offers information and legal advice, and it acts as an intermediary between individuals and certain Lombard institutions. A great deal of work and consultation took place in the BCIL offices with the Director Giovanny Merlo, where we had the chance to discuss
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
