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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.
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Launch of Neuro-Mapping Project

In Local Disability Services, National Disability Organisations, News, Supports & Services May 4, 2023

Minister Anne Rabbitte has launched a report on the Neuro-Mapping Project, which is a joint partnership between the HSE, the Disability Federation of Ireland and the Neurological Alliance of Ireland. ... Continue Reading.
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Seeking people with lived experience of neuro-rehab

In Get Involved, National Disability Organisations, News May 4, 2023

Do you have lived experience of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services in Ireland? Could you contribute to the future development of these services?   The HSE wants to recruit people with lived experience of ... Continue Reading.
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Wicklow Co. Council join Hidden Disability Sunflower Network

In News April 4, 2023

Wicklow County Council has become the first local authority in Ireland to join the Hidden Disability Sunflower Network.   The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool for individuals to voluntarily ... Continue Reading.
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Survey on needs of people with MS

In Get Involved, National Disability Organisations, News February 22, 2023

MS Ireland is conducting a survey of the needs of people with MS to help plan their services and inform their ongoing advocacy work. This is a vital opportunity for ... Continue Reading.