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New HSE Roadmap to Improve Children’s Disability Services

In Health & Wellbeing, News October 26, 2023

The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’ Gorman, Minister of State for Disabilities Anne Rabbitte and HSE CEO Bernard Gloster today announced the launch of a ... Continue Reading.
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Wicklow Disability and Inclusion Strategy launched

In News October 23, 2023

The first Disability and Inclusion Strategy for County Wicklow has been launched on 20th October in Arklow. The strategy is the first of its kind in the whole of Ireland ... Continue Reading.
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Consultation on Green Paper on Disability Payments

In Get Involved, News October 5, 2023

The Government has published a Green Paper on Reform: a Public Consultation to Reform Disability Payments: https://www.gov.ie/en/consultation/3b001-green-paper-on-disability-reform-a-public-consultation-to-reform-disability-payments-in-ireland/ The Green Paper includes proposals on ... Continue Reading.
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Vision Sports Ireland Youth Leadership Programme

In News, Sports & Fitness September 13, 2023

Vision Sports Ireland's 2023 Youth Leadership Programme will take place over six weeks starting on Sunday 24th September and will be open to participants aged 13-17 years. You have to apply ... Continue Reading.
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Changes to Reasonable Accommodation & Disability Awareness Support Scheme

In News, Work September 13, 2023

The Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys has announced that major changes will be made to the Reasonable Accommodation Fund and the Disability Awareness Support Scheme following a comprehensive review ... Continue Reading.
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Clear our Paths campaign

In Getting Around, News August 24, 2023

The NCBI has launched its #ClearOurPaths campaign. Many of the temporary obstacles that cause difficulties for people when getting around our villages, towns and cities can be removed and prevented ... Continue Reading.
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ARK Accessibility courses

In Assistive Technology, Further Education & Training, News August 3, 2023

ARK is offering five free online courses on digital accessibility in tertiary education.  ARK is AHEAD's home for digital accessibility resources and know-how in tertiary education - with lots of ... Continue Reading.
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Hidden Disability Parking Spaces

In News August 3, 2023

Wicklow County Council is the first council in Ireland to provide approved Sunflower Hidden Disability parking spaces. The new signs are ready to go and will be installed soon across ... Continue Reading.
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ADHD Ireland online social club for 9-14s

In News, Uncategorized August 3, 2023

ADHD Ireland have an online social club for 9-14-year-olds at 6.30pm on Thursdays. Fun, games, talk and laugh!  Find our more at this link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/... Continue Reading.
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Dyslexia and Me workshops

In Further Education & Training, National Disability Organisations, News June 13, 2023

The Dyslexia Association of Ireland is running Dyslexia and Me self-esteem and empowerment workshops for young people in August.   Dyslexia and Me aims to introduce young people to the idea ... Continue Reading.
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Inclusive Summer Camps 2023

In News, Recreation & Social May 17, 2023

Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership is running a range of diverse and inclusive summer camps over the summer for boys and girls aged 5-18 years - whether you're a water ... Continue Reading.
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Project Arts Centre Big Blue Badge Project

In Arts & Culture, Get Involved, News, Recreation & Social May 4, 2023

The Project Arts Centre is calling for participants to take part in the Big Blue Badge project.   They're having an ongoing conversation with people with a lived experience of disability, ... Continue Reading.