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Public consultation on Changing Places toilet facilities

In Get Involved, News February 16, 2022

The Government is holding a public consultation on a proposed amendment to the Building Regulations Part M, in order to make provision for a Changing Places toilet in certain types ... Continue Reading.
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Decision Support Service public consultation

In Get Involved, News February 2, 2022

The Decision Support Service has launched Phase 2 of a public consultation on their draft codes of practice. They especially want to hear from people with disabilities and their families and ... Continue Reading.
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National Housing Strategy for Disabled People

In Housing, News January 24, 2022

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.
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Join NCBI’s Advocacy Network

In Get Involved, Getting Around, News January 11, 2022

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.
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Ombudsman publishes Grounded report

In News, Personal Transport January 11, 2022

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.
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Connecting Artists 2022

In Arts & Culture, Get Involved, News January 11, 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 exhibition? Would ... Continue Reading.
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Costs of Disability report published

In Finance, News December 8, 2021

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 disability ... Continue Reading.
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Youth Workshops

In Get Involved, News December 1, 2021

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 15 and 24 ... Continue Reading.
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Christmas at Festina Lente!

In News, Recreation & Social November 17, 2021

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 a chosen ... Continue Reading.
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Lakers Christmas cards on sale!

In Local Disability Services, News November 17, 2021

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 ... Continue Reading.
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Have Your Say on the Equality Acts!

In Get Involved, News October 26, 2021

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: 28... Continue Reading.
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Living Life Counselling celebrates 25 years

In News, Wellbeing & Mental Health October 18, 2021

(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 ... Continue Reading.