The IMPACT employment initiative supports people with disabilities to get the job you really want, upskill, progress in your career, or become self-employed. This free service is open to people… Continue Reading IMPACT employment initiative for people with disabilities
How’s it going? survey
The National Disability Authority would like you to complete their How’s it Going? survey on wellbeing and social inclusion. The survey will give them a snapshot of the everyday lived… Continue Reading How’s it going? survey
Consultation on Autism Innovation Strategy
The Government wants to hear YOUR views on their new Autism Innovation Strategy. Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Disability, Anne Rabbitte, has launched a public consultation to inform… Continue Reading Consultation on Autism Innovation Strategy
Public consultation on Changing Places toilet facilities
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 Public consultation on Changing Places toilet facilities
Access Now Mobility Conference
FREE NOW and Irish Wheelchair Association are holding an online mobility conference, Access Now: Making Transport Accessible for All, on 10th February 2022. The aim of ‘Access Now’ will be… Continue Reading Access Now Mobility Conference
National Housing Strategy for Disabled People
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 National Housing Strategy for Disabled People
Ombudsman publishes Grounded report
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 Ombudsman publishes Grounded report
Webinar: supporting employees with temporary disabilities
Free AHEAD webinar: Temporary Disabilities and How to Support Employees. When: Wednesday 3rd February from 11.30pm – 1.00pm When we think of disability, we often think of a permanent condition or… Continue Reading Webinar: supporting employees with temporary disabilities
Not my Independence Day!
Petition! As people regain their independence with the easing of the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, not everyone will be enjoying their full freedom. Imagine never escaping the lockdown. For people with physical disabilities,… Continue Reading Not my Independence Day!
Free webinar: Future of the workplace post-COVID
AHEAD is running a free webinar The Future of the Workplace post COVID-19 and the Implications for People with Disabilities on 10th June 2020 from 11.30am-1pm. The times we are… Continue Reading Free webinar: Future of the workplace post-COVID