The National Housing Strategy for People with a Disability 2011-2016 (extended to 2020) will come to an end this year. A new national strategy is being developed. The strategy is… Continue Reading Consultation on National Housing Strategy for People with a Disability
Community Heritage Grant Scheme
The Heritage Council’s Community Heritage Grant Scheme for projects that improve access and inclusion is now open for applications. The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 29th March… Continue Reading Community Heritage Grant Scheme
Consultation on draft UNCRPD report
The Disability Participation and Consultation Network is hosting consultations on Zoom on the Draft State Report to the UNCRPD (United Nations Convention on the Rights of People With Disabilities). There… Continue Reading Consultation on draft UNCRPD report
Vision Sports Ireland classes
Vision Sports Ireland supported by Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership are delighted to continue to increase the range of online physical activity classes available to adults who are blind and… Continue Reading Vision Sports Ireland classes
Research invitation: Impact of Family Caregiving on Lives of Disabled People
The Independent Living Movement Ireland (ILMI) are seeking disabled people to participate in research into the impact that forced reliance on family carers has / has had on the quality… Continue Reading Research invitation: Impact of Family Caregiving on Lives of Disabled People
Healthy Ireland fitness classes for adults with a disability
As part of the Healthy Ireland National Campaign to Keep Well, Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership is running free, inclusive classes for adults with a disability for four weeks starting… Continue Reading Healthy Ireland fitness classes for adults with a disability
Bray Autism Friendly Town Team needs you!
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!