NCBI is looking for people to join their Local Advocacy Network on Access. The purpose of the group is to highlight the access challenges faced by people who are blind… Continue Reading Join NCBI’s Advocacy Network
Ombudsman publishes Grounded report
A new report, Grounded: unequal access for people with disabilities to personal transport schemes, has been published by the Ombudsman. Ombudsman Peter Tyndall has said that personal transport supports for… Continue Reading Ombudsman publishes Grounded report
NCBI Local Advocacy Network on Access
Join NCBI’s Local Advocacy Network on Access – free online event on Thursday 14th October 2021 from 2-3pm. This group has a National reach so you can join in from… Continue Reading NCBI Local Advocacy Network on Access
Make Way Day 2021
Friday 24th September 2021 is Make Way Day. Make Way Day is a public awareness event from the Disability Federation of Ireland to highlight the needs of people with disabilities… Continue Reading Make Way Day 2021
Microsoft launches free Soundscape app
Microsoft has announced the launch of Soundscape in Ireland, a free app designed to enable people to explore the world around them through a 3D experience. The Microsoft Soundscape app… Continue Reading Microsoft launches free Soundscape app
NTA Small Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Survey
Do you have any issues with accessibility of taxis? Why not take part in this accessibility survey from the National Transport Authority (NTA). They are looking to find out about… Continue Reading NTA Small Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Survey
Wicklow Welcomes All videos
Wicklow County Council has created videos about accessibility arrangements for County Buildings and other Municipal District Offices. This ‘Wicklow Welcomes All – help to plan your visit’ videos take you… Continue Reading Wicklow Welcomes All videos
Access for All regional network meeting
The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) invites you to join them online for a Regional Network meeting for Access and Disability Interest Groups in the East, South East and Midlands… Continue Reading Access for All regional network meeting
Consultation on accessibility of public transport
The National Transport Authority (NTA) are looking for your feedback on the accessibility of Public Transport. There are three ways to complete the survey: You can fill in the survey… Continue Reading Consultation on accessibility of public transport
Not my Independence Day!
Petition! As people regain their independence with the easing of the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, not everyone will be enjoying their full freedom. Imagine never escaping the lockdown. For people with physical disabilities,… Continue Reading Not my Independence Day!