BCIL News

Every five years, citizens choose political representatives to represent them in the European Parliament and local government. This year’s local and European elections are scheduled for Friday, June 7, 2024. Encouraging people with disabilities to exercise their right to vote is crucial.Elections are a great way to promote diversity and inclusivity. In local and European […]

Fostering Voices: BCIL Political Lobbying Strategy for Local and European Elections 2024 In anticipation of the Local and European Elections 2024, the Blanchardstown Center for Independent Living (BCIL), in collaboration with Fingal County Council and the Disability Federation of Ireland, is leading a transformative initiative. Under the banner of “Your Voice Counts”, this endeavor seeks

The Office of the Secretary General sent a letter to the Bcil on behalf of the President, where it shows in recognition for our continuous efforts over the years in offering services for people with disabilities to achieve their independence. Their acknowledgment of our services is a great honor and a source of immense pride

Make Way Day seeks to bring the disabled and the wider community together to consider how people with disabilities use the various public spaces we share. It is a chance for the disabled community to come together and find solutions to improve the lives of those with different abilities. The campaign is led by the

Partner Organisations, Useful Websites Links *Click on logo or More… The website will be open, in a new tab.* ILMI are working collectively to create an Independent Living Movement in Ireland led by disabled people, promoting a rights-based social model of disability, challenging a charity/medical view of disability. More… DFI is a federation of member

Tesco’s Community Fund was established in 2014 with the goal of supporting local good causes within Ireland’s communities. The organization has supported thousands of similar activities across UK. The voting process for the local Tesco Community Fund begins with customers placing their blue token inside the donation box for the chosen charity. The funds are

The Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National football team made its debut at the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Thursday, facing off against Australia at Sydney’s Accor Stadium. It was a sellout crowd, with thousands watching from various countries. Fingal Sports Office organized the Watch Party for the Irish Women’s National Football Team, held on the

The Blanchardstown Centre For Independent Living would like to express its gratitude for your support during the static cycling event held to raise awareness for Independent Living. BCIL would like to extend its gratitude to Ger Conroy Fitness for lending a static bike to help us with our challenge. We would also like to take

Blanchardstown Centre for Independent Living was recently recognized by the National Lottery, that it has been named as a #GoodCausesAward County Winner for 2023 in the Health & Well-being category. The judges were greatly impressed by the number of entries that BCIL submitted. Being named as the County Winner is a great recognition of the