Bray is on its way to becoming the next Autism Friendly Town, but they need your help. New Committee members are needed to help us push forward this goal… Continue Reading Bray Autism Friendly Town Team needs you!
Irish Health Survey: persons with disabilities
The CSO Irish Health Survey 2019: Persons with Disabilities publication released on 14th December 2020 provides data and insights on the self-reported health status of persons with disabilities in Ireland… Continue Reading Irish Health Survey: persons with disabilities
Ombudsman highlights Unmet Needs of children with disabilities
The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, has told the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration that over 6,000 children are currently overdue an Assessment of Need,… Continue Reading Ombudsman highlights Unmet Needs of children with disabilities
Freezin’ for a Reason!
Special Olympics Ireland want you to get Freezin’ for a Reason this December 14-20 and take part in their Virtual Christmas Challenge. They’re asking individuals, groups or families to get… Continue Reading Freezin’ for a Reason!
DFI survey of people with disabilities
Take this Disability of Ireland survey of people with disabilities – they want to find out what role you want them to play and what they can do for you…your… Continue Reading DFI survey of people with disabilities
Mental health & autistic adults study
AsIAm are conducting research on the mental health experiences of autistic adults, in close collaboration with Rachel O’Connor, a trainee clinical psychologist at University College Dublin. They are seeking members… Continue Reading Mental health & autistic adults study
Purple Lights 2020
On December 3rd, you can help turn Ireland purple and join the annual worldwide celebration to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year’s theme ‘Not all Disabilities are… Continue Reading Purple Lights 2020
Strengthening Disabilities Services Fund
The Government has allocated €20m, under the Transforming Lives reform process, to be paid in once-off grants to voluntary disability service providers towards achieving additional measurable progress in reforming disability… Continue Reading Strengthening Disabilities Services Fund
Committee Disability Matters wants to hear from you!
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Disability Matters wants to hear about your lived experience as a person with a disability. They’re inviting written submissions from interested groups or individuals to… Continue Reading Committee Disability Matters wants to hear from you!
Survey on costs of disability
The Department of Employment and Social Affairs has launched a confidential survey on the costs of disability. This survey will help policymakers understand the extra financial and other costs you… Continue Reading Survey on costs of disability