Find out here how you can have a voice on issues that are important to you. Many local and national disability groups and organisations have opportunities for you to get involved in activism, advocacy and campaigning. Check out the list of national disability organisations in our Supports and Services section.
North Wicklow Disability Access Group
Community group of local people with disabilities working together to highlight and take action on issues for people with disabilities. Contact piercerichardson@disability-federation.ie.
Independent Living Movement Ireland
Disabled person’s organisation (DPO) working to create an Independent Living Movement in Ireland led by disabled people, promote a rights-based social model of disability, challenge inequalities disabled people face and campaign for the human rights of disabled people. Sign up to their eBulletin for info on campaigns you can get involved in.
Disability Federation of Ireland
Run regular campaigns on issues for people with disability in Ireland.
Disabled Person’s Organisation (DPO) advocating for the rights of self-identified women, girls and non-binary/genderqueer/gender non-confirming people with disabilities in Ireland from an inter-sectional feminist approach.
National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities
Free and confidential one-to-one advocacy service for adults with a disability aged 18 and over. Can help you understand your rights, have a voice, speak up and say what you want to happen in your life.
National Platform of Self-advocates
National organisation run by people with intellectual disabilities for people with intellectual disabilities.
European movement of people with intellectual disabilities and their families – giving people a voice and campaigns to support.
Contact your local elected representatives
Website with contact details for councillors and TDs in your area.
Get Involved News
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December 1, 2021AsIAm and SuperValu are holding a webinar: Autism & Sensory Processing at Christmas on Tuesday 7th December from 7-8pm. The webinar will focus on adjustments and adaptations you can make to…... Read More
Youth Workshops
December 1, 2021The 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…... Read More
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December 1, 2021DADA are hosting a coffee morning on Saturday 4th December at 11.30am in honour of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. If you are a disabled person working or training…... Read More
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November 15, 2021The Disability Federation of Ireland would like to invite you to attend a virtual brainstorm by Zoom on Tuesday 16th November, 2pm-3pm. This event is part of the Creating Our…... Read More
Have Your Say on the Equality Acts!
October 26, 2021The 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:…... Read More
NCBI Local Advocacy Network on Access
October 11, 2021Join 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…... Read More
Make Way Day 2021
September 24, 2021Friday 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…... Read More
Apply to join the Disability Stakeholders Group!
August 12, 2021Would you like to be a member of a group monitoring the Government’s disability policies and strategies? The deadline for expressions of interest to join the Disability Stakeholder Group is…... Read More
Public consultation on effective engagement with people with disabilities
July 29, 2021The NDA is updating its guidance to Government departments and public bodies on engaging with people with disabilities, including children and young people with disabilities, in policy development and consultation…... Read More
Have your say on Wicklow County Development Plan!
July 9, 2021Have your say on the draft Wicklow County Development Plan 2021-2027! The plan will affect many areas of life if you live in County Wicklow – give it a read…... Read More
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May 11, 2021The National Women’s Council of Ireland, Disabled Women Ireland and the Independent Living Movement Ireland invite you to join them for ‘Solidarity and Sharing: Online Gathering of Disabled Women’ on…... Read More
Students with disabilities learning from home survey
April 23, 2021AHEAD survey of further and higher education students with disabilities on their experiences of learning from home during the Covid-19 pandemic. Data collected will be used to inform AHEAD’s work…... Read More
Everything you wanted to know about disability but were afraid to ask!
April 23, 2021Independent Living Movement Ireland (ILMI) invite you to their webinar “Everything you wanted to know about disability but were afraid to ask!” via Zoom at 3pm on Wednesday 5th May…... Read More
Sport Ireland survey on diversity and inclusion in sport
April 22, 2021Sport Ireland is developing a policy to complement the ongoing work of promoting diversity and inclusion in sport. Whether you are involved in sport or not, they’d like you to…... Read More
Consultation on National Housing Strategy for People with a Disability
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Consultation on draft UNCRPD report
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Research invitation: Impact of Family Caregiving on Lives of Disabled People
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Freezin’ for a Reason!
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Inclusion Ireland Right to Connect conference
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Mental health & autistic adults study
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Purple Lights 2020
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Committee Disability Matters wants to hear from you!
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Survey on costs of disability
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Consultation on accessibility of public transport
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ILMI Youth Collective
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COVID-19 Disability Rights Monitor Survey
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