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 Announces Changes to the Reasonable Accommodation Fund and Awareness Support Scheme for Disability.
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
What Works Building Evidence Fund 2023
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
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Disabled people are struggling with the cost of living due to lack of financial support
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
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National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities (NAS) and Patient Advocacy Service Annual Report Launch
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
Linked Partner Organisations
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
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BCIL is one of the recipients of Tesco Community Funds
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
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Karen Smith and BCIL staff supporting the Girls 🇮🇪 COYGIG
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
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Dictionary – Inclusion Europe
Easy-to-read explanations Here you can find explanations of some words in easy-to-read. Click on the word to read its explanation. Do you know how to explain a word in an easier way? Contact us at secretariat@inclusion-europe.org and let us know! A – B – C – D – E – F – G – H – I
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Report outlines level of residential care needed by disabled adults
Over 1,700 disabled adults living at home with their ageing parents or other carers need residential care now or will require it within the next five years, according to a new report. The Health Research Board (HRB) report on disability services shows 73,927 people were registered as involved with disability services last year, 28,859 of
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