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To mark the International Day of People With Disabilities, the IHREC released the results of a survey conducted across the country. The survey revealed that only 21% of the public think that the government is supporting disabled people. On the other hand, only a low percentage of the respondents think that disabled individuals are given […]

The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the day , aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. This day holds significance in acknowledging

‘Home Truths: Because everyone deserves a place to call home’ ,seeks to raise awareness about how important it is for people with disabilities to have a place to call their own home. It also aims to highlight the barriers that individuals with disabilities encounter when trying to secure wheelchair-friendly housing. The campaign was officially launched

Visiting historical sites and landmarks is a popular activity for many people, but for wheelchair users, it can also be a challenge. However, with the right accessibility measures in place, wheelchair users can also enjoy these experiences. We will explore the experience of two wheelchair users, Nicola and Michael, as they visited Spike Island, a

The European Commission’s proposal to establish a European disability card is a significant step in improving the free movement of people with disabilities. The proposal’s expansion has met the disability movement’s demands, and we are glad to see that non-EU nationals will now be able to enjoy the same privileges when traveling to other countries

Minister Humphreys made the announcement, on 29th August following an extensive review of the Reasonable Accommodation Fund for People with Disabilities and the Awareness Support Scheme. The Accommodation Fund for People with Disabilities provides financial support to individuals with disabilities and to employers who want to make their workplaces more inclusive and accessible. The Disability

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, has today announced the creation of a new fund under the What Works prevention and early intervention initiative, which is funded through the Dormant Accounts Fund.  The What Works Building Evidence Fund is part of the What Works initiative’s Quality and Evidence strands. It aims

According to a pre-budget submission made by the Rehab Group, many people with disabilities cannot find suitable rental homes and have had to resort to food banks. The document has been prepared after consulting with more than 460 service users in 49 focus groups across the country. The submission identified several common issues faced by

Growing demand for Independent Advocacy in Ireland highlighted in National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities (NAS) and Patient Advocacy Service Annual Reports for 2022.   The National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities (NAS) saw its waiting list an increase of 55% from 161 in January 2022 to 250 by December 2022. This figure has

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