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Lakers seeking raffle prize donations

In News, Recreation & Social, Supports & Services April 22, 2021

Lakers Spring Raffle takes place at 11.00am on Thursday 29th April 2021.  PRIZES NEEDED: Lakers is still looking for prizes and hamper fillers as they want to have as many winners ... Continue Reading.
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Increase in hearing aids grant

In Health, News April 13, 2021

The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced changes to the grants available towards the purchase of hearing aids. As part of measures announced in Budget 2021, a flat ... Continue Reading.
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Arts and Disability Connect awards scheme

In Arts & Culture, Finance, News April 13, 2021

Arts and Disability Connect round one is now open! The Arts and Disability Connect scheme is designed to support individual artists with disabilities to be ambitious, to develop their practice ... Continue Reading.
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NDA consultation on back to work supports

In News, Work April 7, 2021

The National Disability Authority would like to consult with persons with acquired disability and or long-term health conditions about supports on their journey back to work. Take the survey, open ... Continue Reading.
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Seminars on post-school options for young people with a disability

In Further Education & Training, News March 24, 2021

Inclusion Ireland is running seminars on post-school options for young people with a disability, from 11am-2pm every Tuesday in April.  Seminars include Decision-making; Employment; Education; and Community Support. Find ... Continue Reading.
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Brain Awareness Week webinars

In Health & Wellbeing, News March 16, 2021

As part of Brain Awareness Week 2021, MS Ireland's Midlands Region has joined forces with Epilepsy Ireland, the Migraine Association of Ireland and Acquired Brain Injury Ireland to create a series ... Continue Reading.
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Consultation on National Housing Strategy for People with a Disability

In Get Involved, Housing, News March 9, 2021

The National Housing Strategy for People with a Disability 2011-2016 (extended to 2020) will come to an end this year. A new national strategy is being developed. The strategy is about ... Continue Reading.
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Community Heritage Grant Scheme

In News March 5, 2021

The Heritage Council's Community Heritage Grant Scheme for projects that improve access and inclusion is now open for applications. The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 29th March ... Continue Reading.
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Consultation on draft UNCRPD report

In Get Involved, News March 5, 2021

The Disability Participation and Consultation Network is hosting consultations on Zoom on the Draft State Report to the UNCRPD (United Nations Convention on the Rights of People With Disabilities). There ... Continue Reading.
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Vision Sports Ireland classes

In News, Sports & Fitness March 4, 2021

Vision Sports Ireland supported by Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership are delighted to continue to increase the range of online physical activity classes available to adults who are blind and ... Continue Reading.
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Research invitation: Impact of Family Caregiving on Lives of Disabled People

In Get Involved, National Disability Organisations, News March 2, 2021

The Independent Living Movement Ireland (ILMI) are seeking disabled people to participate in research into the impact that forced reliance on family carers has / has had on the quality of ... Continue Reading.
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Healthy Ireland fitness classes for adults with a disability

In News, Sports & Fitness February 12, 2021

As part of the Healthy Ireland National Campaign to Keep Well, Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership is running free, inclusive classes for adults with a disability for four weeks starting ... Continue Reading.