The new National Housing Strategy for Disabled People 2022-2027 was launched on 14th January 2022. It sets out the Government’s vision for delivering housing and related supports for disabled people… Continue Reading National Housing Strategy for Disabled People
Join NCBI’s Advocacy Network
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
Connecting Artists 2022
Connecting Artists 2022 is looking for 10 Visual Artists from all over Ireland who live with an intellectual disability. Have you ever dreamed of being part of a national Art… Continue Reading Connecting Artists 2022
Costs of Disability report published
The Department of Social Protection launched its Costs of Disability in Ireland report on 7th December 2021. The cost of disability is the extra spending needs that people with a… Continue Reading Costs of Disability report published
Youth Workshops
The NUIG Centre for Disability Law and Policy is holding online workshops for young disabled people in January 2022. The online workshops will give young disabled people in Ireland (between… Continue Reading Youth Workshops
Christmas at Festina Lente!
Festina Lente has great gift ideas and activities coming up – a great way to support this brilliant local community group. Festina Lente 2022 Calendars – each month has… Continue Reading Christmas at Festina Lente!
Lakers Christmas cards on sale!
It’s official !! Lakers Christmas Cards are here! Their illustrated or hand crafted cards are all made by their amazing members! Go online www.lakers.ie/shop or call in to Lakers to… Continue Reading Lakers Christmas cards on sale!
Have Your Say on the Equality Acts!
The Disability Participation and Consultation Network (DPCN) is organising information sessions on the Review of the Equality Acts, important to ensure disabled people’s voiced are included. Understanding the Equality Acts:… Continue Reading Have Your Say on the Equality Acts!
Living Life Counselling celebrates 25 years
(Photo shows l-r back row: Alison Keenan, Anne O’Connor, Priscilla Devlin, Collette Ghith, l-r front row: Kirsty Kirkwood CEO, Heather Brown Founder) Living Life Counselling is celebrating its 25th birthday!… Continue Reading Living Life Counselling celebrates 25 years