Invitation to Webinar “Media + Me: Representation of Disabled People in the Media” which takes place on February 2nd 2022, 7pm to 8pm (GMT). We all know how crucial media (broadcast, print and online) is for framing how we think
Disability Participation and Awareness Fund 2021
In this first year of the Fund, €2.5 million will be made available to local authorities to implement opportunities for people with disabilities to partake in activities at local level and to remove barriers to community involvement. Grants of up
Minister Rabbitte launches €1m fund to develop sensory gardens
Minister of State for Disability, Anne Rabbitte TD, today announced a fund of €1 million to fund the development of sensory gardens to benefit children and adults with disabilities. Sensory gardens include features, surfaces, objects and plants that stimulate our
Public consultation on effective engagement with people with disabilities
The NDA is updating its guidance to Government departments and public bodies in relation to engaging people with disabilities, including children and young people with disabilities, in policy development and consultation processes. They are engaging directly with DPOs as part
Disability Capacity Review to 2032 – A Review of Social Care Demand and Capacity Requirements to 2032
Over the next ten years, the number of people with disabilities, their age groups, and where they are living, are all likely to change. Ireland needs to plan ahead, to ensure that people with disabilities can get the right services,
Housing for People with a Disability
A meeting about the Strategic Plan for Housing People with a Disability will be held on Wednesday, 24th March, from 6.00pm to 7.30pm, which you are welcome to attend. The meeting will be facilitated by David Girvan, the Disability
National Disability Inclusion Strategy Consultation Process – 13th November
The National Disability Inclusion Strategy (NDIS) 2017 – 2021 is the key framework for policy and action to address the needs of people with disabilities. Its overarching objective is to improve the lives of people with disabilities both in a
Re(al) Productive Justice: Gender and Disability Perspectives
Re(al) Productive Justice are interested in talking with people with disabilities who are over 18 who have experienced difficulties on the basis of disability or a mental health diagnosis when seeking any of the following: fertility treatment, contraception, abortion services,
National Disability Authority – Research Promotion Scheme 2019
The NDA Research Promotion Scheme (Homelessness) 2019 is now open for applications. The focus of research topics for this year is ‘People with disabilities experiencing homelessness’. Closing date for receipt of applications is: 12 noon on 30 May 2019. For more
Make Work Pay for People with Disabilities – Consultation Seminar – Dublin, Tue, 27 Feb 2018 at 18:00
The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection is organising a wide ranging and extensive consultation process in relation to how it supports people with disabilities. To get your views on the issues, a series of consultation seminars will be