The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) is calling on the government to close the gap and to invest in people with disabilities in Budget 2024. The DFI ‘s Submission for the Pre-Budget, published on 29th June, discussed the high levels of exclusion and poverty that individuals with disabilities experience. This is despite the government’s robust […]
A schoolgirl who is campaigning for better autism services has met the Taoiseach and told him he must fix the “terrible disabiiity discrimination” that is taking place. Cara Darmody met in the Taoiseach’s Office, the second time the autism campaigner has been in the office since she met Micheál Martin in July last year. Describing
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
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The Blanchardstown Centre For Independent Living welcomes the news that the Minister for Finance Michael McGrath, TD has signed regulations that establishes a fourth category of reliefs in the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme, for people with disabilities who require complex and significant adaptions to their vehicles to enable in-vehicle wheelchair access. The new
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Ombudsman Ger Deering noted that it is shameful that disabled individuals are still denied the necessary government assistance to access personal transportation. This is despite a commitment made more than a decade ago to establish a proper support scheme. Reports from various government departments have highlighted the need for such support. Speaking at the publication
Men’s Health Week aims to emphasize the significance of the well-being of men and boys. BCIL is holding an event on Thursday 15th June to mark Men’s Health Week. Our event will be held from 11 a.m- 2 pm in the BCIL community garden to the rear of Genesis counselling service in Corduff. The event
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Inclusion Ireland complies with the Governance Code for Charity Organisations as set out by the Charity Regulator in Ireland. The Code of Practice is designed for self-advocates and those with cognitive disabilities who are preparing for an interview. It will help them know what to expect during the interview. You can access the Code of
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BCIL is holding a fund-raising event for the benefit of the local area on June 22 at the Shopping Centre in Blanchardstown. The public is invited to participate in the event and show their solidarity with the organization by participating in the static bike ride. BCIL’s fundraising initiative, Static Bike Cycle the #WildAtlanticWay, supports individuals
DFI has launched an email campaign for those concerned about the ongoing viability of disabled services. The DFI (Disability Federation of Ireland) and BCIL are asking members of the public to take action to address the crisis that affects services for those with disabilities. This is due to the ongoing issues related to the recruitment
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
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