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Bray Autism Friendly Town Team needs you!

In News January 13, 2021

Bray is on its way to becoming the next Autism Friendly Town, but they need your help.   New Committee members are needed to help us push forward this goal in 2021. ... Continue Reading.
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Irish Health Survey: persons with disabilities

In News December 16, 2020

The CSO Irish Health Survey 2019: Persons with Disabilities publication released on 14th December 2020 provides data and insights on the self-reported health status of persons with disabilities in Ireland and the ... Continue Reading.
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Ombudsman highlights Unmet Needs of children with disabilities

In News, Supports & Services December 2, 2020

The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, has told the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration that over 6,000 children are currently overdue an Assessment of Need, despite ... Continue Reading.
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Freezin’ for a Reason!

In Get Involved, News, Recreation & Social November 27, 2020

Special Olympics Ireland want you to get Freezin’ for a Reason this December 14-20 and take part in their Virtual Christmas Challenge. They're asking individuals, groups or families to get ... Continue Reading.
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DFI survey of people with disabilities

In Get Involved, News November 25, 2020

Take this Disability of Ireland survey of people with disabilities - they want to find out what role you want them to play and what they can do for you...... Continue Reading.
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Mental health & autistic adults study

In Get Involved, Mental Health & Wellbeing, News November 17, 2020

AsIAm are conducting research on the mental health experiences of autistic adults, in close collaboration with Rachel O’Connor, a trainee clinical psychologist at University College Dublin. They are seeking ... Continue Reading.
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Purple Lights 2020

In Get Involved, National Disability Organisations, News November 13, 2020

On December 3rd, you can help turn Ireland purple and join the annual worldwide celebration to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year's theme ‘Not all Disabilities are ... Continue Reading.
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Strengthening Disabilities Services Fund

In News, Supports & Services October 30, 2020

The Government has allocated €20m, under the Transforming Lives reform process, to be paid in once-off grants to voluntary disability service providers towards achieving additional measurable progress in reforming disability ... Continue Reading.
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Committee Disability Matters wants to hear from you!

In Get Involved, News October 23, 2020

The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Disability Matters wants to hear about your lived experience as a person with a disability. They're inviting written submissions from interested groups or individuals to ... Continue Reading.
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Survey on costs of disability

In Finance, Get Involved, News October 23, 2020

The Department of Employment and Social Affairs has launched a confidential survey on the costs of disability. This survey will help policymakers understand the extra financial and other costs you ... Continue Reading.
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Moving to Level 5

In News, Supports & Services October 21, 2020

As we move to Level 5 COVID-19 restrictions from midnight on 21st October, find out more about what this means at this gov.ie Ireland is Moving to Level 5 page.  Remember ... Continue Reading.
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Disability Day Services to Remain Open

In Day Services, News October 20, 2020

The Government has said that disability day services are to remain open under the new Level 5 COVID-19 restrictions that come into effect from midnight on Wednesday 21st October 2020.