All content including the most recent news and events from the Disability Federation of Ireland website. http://www.disability-federation.ie/ <h1> Mental Health Law Reform Conference</h1> <h2> New Perspectives &amp; Challenges</h2> <p> The Centre for Disability, Law and Policy and the School of Law at <acronym title="National University of Ireland">NUI</acronym> Galway &amp; Amnesty International Ireland will host this one day con... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10534 <h1> DFI Post-AGM Event 2012</h1> <h2> Change and Voluntary Disability Organisations</h2> <p> <strong>&ldquo;Things do not change; we change.&rdquo; -&nbsp; Henry David Thoreau</strong></p> <h3> Wednesday 23^rdMay 2012, F2 Centre, 3 Reuben Plaza, Rialto, Dublin 8</h3> <p> Dis... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10533 <h1> Newsletter April 2012</h1> <h2 id="a1"> Call for the timely release of the Implementation Plan for the National Disability Strategy</h2> <p> We welcome Minister Lynch&rsquo;s commitment to the development of an Implementation Plan for the National Disability Strategy. This is greatly we... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10532http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Newsletter April 2012.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Newsletter April 2012.doc <h1> Submission to the Review of the White Paper on Irish Aid by Disability Federation of Ireland</h1> <h2> Submission to Review of White Paper on Offical Development Assistance (<acronym title="Official Development Assistance">ODA)</acronym></h2> <h3> 25^th April 2012</h3> <h4> ... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10531http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/DFI Submission on Review of White Paper.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/DFI Submission on Review of White Paper.docx <h1> Arthritis Ireland launch &lsquo;Let&rsquo;s Cook!&rsquo; campaign&nbsp;as more than 50% say their arthritis prevents them cooking</h1> <h2> Celebrity Chef Stuart O&rsquo;Keeffe Serves Up Tailor-Made Recipes for Arthritis</h2> <h3> May 2012</h3> <p> Celebrity chef Stuart O&rsquo;Keeff... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10529 <h1> Understanding the role of the chair and CEO</h1> <h2> Chair and CEO Training by Boardmatch Ireland</h2> <h3> 28th May 2012</h3> <p> Boardmatch Ireland is happy to announce its Chair and CEO training 2012 due to the success of the first Boardmatch Ireland &#39;Understanding the role o... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10528http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Chair-CEO training May 2012.pdf <h1> IASE Job Shadow Day</h1> <h2> 25th April 2012</h2> <p> On Wednesday 25th April 2012, hundreds of individuals with disabilities throughout Ireland will be afforded a unique opportunity to shadow a workplace mentor as he or she goes through a normal working day at hundreds of employment s... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10525 <h1> Asthma Society of Ireland</h1> <h2> Chief Executive Officer</h2> <p> The Asthma Society of Ireland (<acronym title="Asthma Society of Ireland ">ASI</acronym>) is the national charity dedicated to the support of the 470,000 people living with asthma in Ireland.&nbsp; The Society is recog... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10524 <h1> Booklet for&nbsp;Life After Care:</h1> <h2> A handbook to support transition to post-caring</h2> <h3> April 2012</h3> <p> Care Alliance Ireland have lauched&nbsp;their new resource, <strong>Life After care; A handbook to support transition to post-caring.</strong></p> <p> Care All... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10523 <h1> Carers of the Year Awards 2012</h1> <h2> Nominate a Family Carer and Young Carer today!</h2> <p> Throughout Ireland, Family Carers dedicate themselves to providing remarkable levels of care in the home to their loved ones. Once a year we can give them the acknowledgement they deserve th... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10521 <h1> Genio Disability and Mental Health Programme 2012</h1> <h2> Call for Funding Applications</h2> <p> In partnership with the Department of Health and the HSE, applications for the Genio Disability and Mental Health Programme 2012 are now open in the areas of community living; alternative ... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10520 <h1> National Lottery Grant Scheme</h1> <h2> March 2012</h2> <p> The Department of Health has a National Lottery Discretionary fund in place which provides once-off grants to organisations, providing a range of health related services.<!--ul> <li>Services for the Elderly</li> </u... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10519 <h1> <acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland">DFI</acronym> Newsletter March 2012</h1> <h2 id="a1"> President Higgins Reflects on Community and Voluntary Organisations</h2> <p> In a recent speech Ireland&rsquo;s President, Michael D. Higgins, reflected on the importance of the commu... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10518http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Newsletter March 2012.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/NewsletterMarch2012.doc <h1> &ldquo;How to Demonstrate Outcomes&rdquo;</h1> <h2> Two-Day Training Course &ndash; Tuesday 15^th &amp; Wednesday 16^th May 2012&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2> <p> <acronym title="Disability Federa... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10517http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/leaflet - How to Demonstrate Outcomes May 2012.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/leaflet - How to Demonstrate Outcomes May 2012.doc <h1> Position Paper on Report on the Desirability and Feasibility of Introducing a Singe Social Assistance Payment for People of Working Age (Department of Social Protection)</h1> <h2> by The Disability Federation of Ireland, February 2012</h2> <h3> What is proposed?</h3> <p> The existing... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10516http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/DFI Position Paper on Single Social Assistance Payment Report.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/DFI Position Paper on Single Social Assistance Payment Report.docx <h1> A Submission to the Advisory Group on Tax and Social Welfare</h1> <h2> by Disability Federation of Ireland, February 2012.</h2> <h3> Introduction</h3> <p> The Disability Federation of Ireland (<acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland ">DFI</acronym>) is the national support o... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10515http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/DFI Submission to the Advisory Group on Tax and Social Welfare Feb 2012 (2).pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/DFI Submission to the Advisory Group on Tax and Social Welfare Feb 2012 (2).docx <h1> D&uacute;n Laoghaire Access Sailing Programme 2012</h1> <h2> For Children aged 8 to 17 with physical and sensorial disabilities</h2> <h3> National Yacht Club - Royal St George Yacht Club - Royal Irish Yacht Club - DMYC</h3> <p> The above clubs have again combined to run this programm... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10514 <h1> Workshop &lsquo;Supporting Paid Care Workers delivering care at end of life&rsquo;</h1> <h2> Advance Notification</h2> <p> This will be held on the 8 May 2012&nbsp;in the Irish Hospice Foundation, Dublin.&nbsp;</p> <p> This workshop will be framed by a palliative care approach and&nb... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10513 <h1> HSE Publishes Three Disability Care Group Reports</h1> <h2> Please see below Press Release issued by the HSE on the 29^th February.<span style="display: none;">&nbsp;</span></h2> <p> 14^th March 2012</p> <h3> HSE Publishes Three Disability Care Group Reports</h3> ... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10512 <h1> SKILL Staff Training Programme Graduations 2012</h1> <p> <br /> DFI would like offer congratulations to all staff in participating member organisations who attended the recent graduation ceremony from the SKILL Staff Training Programme, which took place on Saturday the 3rd of March 2012 ... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10511 <h1> Opening Access to Teacher Education and Practice for Students with Disabilities</h1> <h2> YOU SEE THINGS; AND YOU SAY, &ldquo;WHY?&rdquo; BUT I DREAM THINGS THAT NEVER WERE; AND I SAY, &ldquo;WHY NOT?&rdquo;<br /> <span style="font-size: 12px;">GEORGE BERNARD SHAW.</span></h2> <h3> Th... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10510http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Teaching Conference Flyer - Final.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/AHEAD Conference 2012.doc <h1> &ldquo;Implementing PQASSO&rdquo; - 2 day training course for Community and Voluntary Organisations,</h1> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/image/pqasso.jpg" style="width: 180px; height: 120px;" /></h2> <h2> &nbsp;</h2> <h2> Wednesday &amp; Thursday, 21<sup... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10498http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Information leaflet on 2 X Day Implementing PQASSO training March 2012.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Information leaflet on 2 X Day Implementing PQASSO training March 2012.doc <h1> Newsletter January / February 2012</h1> <h2> <a id="a1" name="a1"></a>THE YEAR AHEAD</h2> <p> As we start a new year, it is important to take time to consider our experiences of the year past, and to acknowledge the challenges we face, both as a community and as a country, in the year a... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10497http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Newsletter Jan Feb 2012.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Newsletter Jan Feb 2012.doc <h1> HSE Service Plan 2012.</h1> <h2> 16th January 2012.</h2> <p> The <acronym title="Health Service Executive">HSE</acronym>&nbsp;published its National Service Plan 2012 on Monday 16th January 2012.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p> The HSE Press statment is available here: <a href="http://www.hse... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10494 <h1> Minister Rabbitte launched Emergency Call Answering Service using 112</h1> <h2> 13th January 2012</h2> <p> <br /> Minister Pat Rabbitte launched a&nbsp;service for enhancing access to Emergency Call Answering Services for deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired citizens using 112.</... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10492 <h1> Newsletter Budget 2012 Special</h1> <h2> <a id="a0" name="a0"></a> Budget 2012 Analysis</h2> <p> The full impact of Budget 2012 as of yet cannot fully be realised. However, we welcomed the Taoiseachs move to pause the decision to cut the disability allowance for young people until a rev... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10490http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/NEWSLETTER 2 BUDGET SPECIAL December 2011.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/NEWSLETTER 2 BUDGET SPECIAL December 2011.doc <h1> Disability Federation raises Cuts to Disability Services directly with Minister Reilly</h1> <h2> Press Release 15th December 2011</h2> <p> Earlier this week, John Dolan, Chief Executive of the Disability Federation of Ireland wrote to Minister James Reilly, outlining the very serious im... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10489 <h1> John Dolan, CEO on RT&Eacute; Radio One Programme Morning Ireland</h1> <p> 8th December 2011</p> <p> John Dolan CEO, DFI talks to Rachel English&nbsp;on RT&Eacute; Morning Ireland&nbsp;on Thursday&nbsp;8th December about Budget 2012 and its effect on people with disabilities.</p> <p> ... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10488 <h1> Services for People with Disabilities Cut Jumps from 2% to 4.7%</h1> <h2> Press Release from DFI 7th December 2011</h2> <p> John Dolan, CEO, Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) says &ldquo;this morning the <acronym title="Health Service Executive">HSE</acronym> has, in some regions, ... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10478 <h1> &ldquo;Cuts have been applied to disability services since 2008, and the effects are being felt by disabled people and their families&quot;</h1> <h2> Press Release 6th December 2011</h2> <p> John Dolan, <acronym title="Chief Executive Officer">CEO</acronym> of the Disability Federation ... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10477 <h1> John Dolan, <acronym title="Chief Executive Officer">CEO</acronym> <acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland">DFI</acronym>&nbsp;on RT&Eacute; Radio One Programme Drivetime</h1> <h2> 5th December 2011</h2> <p> John Dolan <acronym title="Chief Executive Officer">CEO</acronym>, <ac... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10472 <h1> Budget Cuts Further Undermine the Independence of Disabled People</h1> <h2> Press Release from DFI</h2> <h3> 5th December 2011</h3> <p> Speaking from the Disability Federation Ireland, Chief Executive John Dolan expressed deep concern over the cuts to social protection measures and s... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10471 <h1> Irish Hospice Foundation Launches New E-Learning Course</h1> <h2> December 2011</h2> <p> The first course the E Learning website is offering is<strong> Lost For Words </strong>&ndash; an introductory training course on providing basic support to people who are bereaved.&nbsp; It is part... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10470 <h1> <acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland">DFI</acronym> Newsletter December 2011</h1> <h2> <a id="a1" name="a1"></a>Facing the Challenge of Budget 2012</h2> <p> By the start of next week the Government will have taken further decisive actions to mend our broken economy. These de... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10469http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Newsletter December 2011.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Newsletter December 2011.doc <h1> Disability Federation of Ireland Calls&nbsp;for Prioritisation of People&nbsp;with Disabilities in Budget</h1> <h2> Press Release 2nd December 2011</h2> <p> The Disability Federation of Ireland (<acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland ">DFI</acronym>) today calls on Government ... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10467 <h1> DFI Garda Vetting Survey</h1> <h2> November 2011</h2> <p> Garda Vetting Survey for <acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland">DFI</acronym> Member Organisations : <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DFI_Garda_Vetting_Survey">www.surveymonkey.com/s/DFI_Garda_Vetting_Survey</a><... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10466 <h1 align="left" dir="ltr"> DFI&nbsp;Submission to Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform on New Human Rights and Equality Body�</h1> <h2 dir="ltr"> November 2011</h2> <h3 align="left" dir="ltr"> Disability Federation of Ireland</h3> <p align="left" dir="ltr"> The Disability Fed... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10465http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/DFI on Human Rights and Equality Body.Nov.11.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/DFI on Human Rights and Equality Body.Nov.11.doc <h1> DFI Submission to the Department of the Environment, Community &amp; Local Government on Alignment of Local Government and Local Development</h1> <h2> November 2011</h2> <h3> Introduction</h3> <p> The Disability Federation of Ireland (<acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland"... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10464http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Submission to Dept of ECLG re alignement local government and local development.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Submission to Dept of ECLG re alignement local government and local development.docx <h1> How to Deal with the Emotional Impact of Redundancies in Organisations.</h1> <h2> External Supervision Service for DFI Members.</h2> <p> Counselling Psychologist from Appletree Health and Wellness, Maeve Halpin, talks to <acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland">DFI </acronym>(D... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10463 <h1> Disability Awareness Week</h1> <h2> 25th November to 2nd December 2011</h2> <p> Strabane District Council and Donegal County Council are delighted to be jointly involved in the first cross border Disability Awareness Week entitled &ldquo;Celebrating Citizenship&rdquo;.</p> <p> This w... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10461 <h1> DFI Submission on the Report of the Disability Policy Review</h1> <h2> November 2011</h2> <h3> DFI</h3> <p> The Disability Federation of Ireland (<acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland ">DFI</acronym>) represents the interests and the expectations of people with disabilitie... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10456 <h1> Press Release - Launch of Neuronetwork</h1> <h2> Thursday, 27 October, 2011</h2> <p> The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (<acronym title="Neurological Alliance of Ireland ">NAI</acronym>) and the Disability Federation of Ireland (<acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland ">DFI</... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10455 <h1> Newsletter November 2011</h1> <h2> <strong><a id="a1" name="a1"></a>GETTING THE MESSAGE ACROSS</strong></h2> <p> This is a very busy time for your organisation, just as it is for <acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland">DFI</acronym>. While it may be tempting to speculate and w... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10454http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Newsletter November 2011.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Newsletter November 2011.doc <h1> Research examining people with disabilities in self-employment</h1> <h2> November 2011</h2> <p> <acronym title="Dublin Institute of Technology">DIT</acronym>, in conjunction with <a href="http://www.disability.ie/displaydoc.asp?a=gohome">disABILITY.ie</a>, is undertaking research examin... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10453 <h2> Countdown to the European Year for Active Ageing: Meeting the Challenge of Europe&rsquo;s Ageing Population<br /> <br /> International Conference</h2> <h3> Wednesday 23rd November 2011</h3> <p> &ldquo;An International Symposium for gathering knowledge, discussing the latest challeng... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10452 <h1> The Log On, Learn Programme</h1> <h2> Ireland Lead Organisation: Intel, Microsoft &amp; An Post</h2> <p> Intel and Microsoft are among the worlds most important <acronym title="Information Technology">IT</acronym> companies.&nbsp; An Post is a major commercial organisation providing a w... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10451 <h1> Irish Hospice Foundations launches &ldquo;Think Ahead&rdquo; Project</h1> <h2> October 2011</h2> <p> Irish people &nbsp;are being urged to think about and pre-record their wishes in the event of serious illness or death, using the <em>Think Ahead</em> form launched in October at the For... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10450 <h1> Older&nbsp;People and&nbsp;People with Disabilities&nbsp;Risk Being Left Behind by the Digitial TV Revolution</h1> <h2> Press Release</h2> <h3> October 2011, Dublin.</h3> <p> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/image/TV%20Access%20.jpg" style="width: 190px; height: 190px" /></p> <p> &nbsp... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10449 <h1> &ldquo;Home from Home&quot;&nbsp; <acronym title="Muscular Dystrophy Ireland">MDI</acronym> Self Catering Apartment&nbsp;</h1> <h2> Come, Stay, Avail, Enjoy!!</h2> <p> &ldquo;Home from Home&rdquo; <acronym title="Muscular Dystrophy Ireland">MDI</acronym>&rsquo;s self catering apartments... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10447 <h1> Claiming our Future</h1> <h2> Ideas Event &lsquo;An Economy for Society&rsquo;</h2> <h3> Saturday November 5th 2011</h3> <p> Claiming Our Future is holding it&rsquo;s third national event on the issue of developing an economy for society.</p> <p> The event will take place on Satur... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10446 <h1> Guest Speaker Seminar on Comparative Perspectives on Older People in Social Care</h1> <h2> 4th November 2011</h2> <p> The Social Policy and Ageing Research Centre in the School of Social Work and Social Policy, Trinity College Dublin is hosting&nbsp;a Guest Speaker Seminar on Comparativ... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10445 <h1> Public Lecture in National Institute for Intellectual Disability, School of Social Work and Social Policy, Trinity College</h1> <h2> &lsquo;Individual supported living for people with disabilities in Australia: Policies, practices, and quality&rsquo;</h2> <p> Please find attached an inv... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10444 <h1> National Council for Special Education (NCSE) Annual Research Conference</h1> <h2> &lsquo;Inclusive Education Framework&rsquo; &ndash; Date for Diary</h2> <p> Annual Research Conference and the launch of the NCSE</p> <p> &lsquo;Inclusive Education Framework&rsquo; &ndash; Date for Di... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10443 <h1> Response of Minister to Massive Threat to Disabled&nbsp;in <acronym title="Health Service Executive">HSE</acronym> Cuts this Year Welcomed.</h1> <h2> Press Release from DFI 14th October 2011.</h2> <p> In responding to draft proposals that surfaced today in the media, John Dolan of the D... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10442 <h1> <acronym title="Acquired Brain Injury ">ABI</acronym> Information &amp; Education Day for Family Carers and Healthcare/Allied Professionals</h1> <p> Acquired Brain Injury Ireland will be hosting an <acronym title="Acquired Brain Injury "><acronym title="Acquired Brain Injury ">ABI</acronym... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10441 <h1> ICTR&#39;s 20th Annual Conference</h1> <h2> Whither or Wither Charities?</h2> <p> <acronym title="Irish Charities Tax Reform">ICTR</acronym>&#39;s 20th Annual Conference&nbsp;will take place on the morning of Thursday <strong>10th of November 2011</strong>&nbsp;in the&nbsp;Ashling Hotel... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10440 <h1> Better Together Campaign</h1> <h2> DFI&nbsp;are proud to support the Better Together Campaign.&nbsp;</h2> <p> &nbsp;&nbsp; <img alt="" src="/userfiles/image/Better_Together_Button(1).jpg" style="width: 123px; height: 125px" /></p> <p> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10439 <h1> Public Consultation on &quot;Review of Disability Policy&quot;.</h1> <h2> October 2011.</h2> <p> The Government have released two policy documents that are important to people with disabilities and the organisations working with them because the documents indicate how Government policie... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10438 <h1> Government launch National Housing Strategy for People with a Disability 2011 - 2016</h1> <h2> October 2011</h2> <p> The Government has released two policy documents that are important to people with disabilities and the organisations working with them because the documents indicate how... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10437 <h1> <span face="">Conference in Centre for Disability Law and Policy (NUI Galway)</span></h1> <h2> <span face="">The <acronym title="United Nations">UN</acronym> Convention on the&nbsp;Rights&nbsp;of Persons with Disabilities (<acronym title="Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabiliti... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10436 <h1> AB&Auml;RA International Disability&nbsp;Film Festival&nbsp;</h1> <h2> October 2012</h2> <p> <acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland">DFI</acronym> is proud to be a partner in Ab&auml;ra, Ireland&#39;s first ever International Disability Film Festival.&nbsp; The aim of the fest... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10435 <h1> <acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland">DFI</acronym> Newsletter October 2011</h1> <h2> <a name="a1"></a>Government Being Put to the Test by the Disability Sector</h2> <p> Together, as citizens, we are facing the first of three (or more) austerity budgets from Ireland&rsquo;s ... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10434http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Newsletter October 2011.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Newsletter October 2011.doc <h1> John O&#39;Sullivan&#39;s speech Mansion House Pre-budget 2012</h1> <h2> DFI Pre-Budget Submission Launch 2012, Dublin, 5th October, 2011</h2> <h3> John O&rsquo;Sullivan, Vice Chairperson, Disability Federation of Ireland</h3> <p> <strong>Check against delivery</strong></p> <p> I ... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10433 <h1> Mansion House Pre-Budget 2012</h1> <h2> John Dolan, Chief Executive Officer</h2> <h3> Disability Federation of Ireland, 5th October 2012</h3> <p> <strong>Check against delivery</strong></p> <p> Ireland is now getting some credit in the international media for learning from its mis... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10432 <h1> Press Statement from DFI</h1> <h2> Disability Federation of Ireland launches its 2012 Pre- Budget Submission</h2> <p> The Disability Federation of Ireland (<acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland ">DFI</acronym>) today (Wed 5^th October 12pm) launched its 2012 pre-bud... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10431 <h1> Between Worlds: The Experiences and Needs of Former Family Carers</h1> <h2> Full report available</h2> <p> Further to the launch last Thursday of our joint research&nbsp;in collaboration with the School of Nursing and Midwifery in Trinity College Dublin,&nbsp;entitled ;</p> <h4> Betw... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10430 <h1> Neuronetwork Launch</h1> <h2> 27th October 2011</h2> <p> <span face="">&nbsp;<img alt="" src="/userfiles/image/Neuronetwork(1).jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 86px" /></span></p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <h3> &nbsp;</h3> <h3> &nbsp;</h3> <h3> Date for your Diary!</h3> <p> On 27<s... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10429 <h1> Cancer Screening Board Informal Interactive Information Session&nbsp;</h1> <h2> For Women With Disabilities</h2> <h3> 13th October 2011</h3> <p> To date we have held a number of focus group sessions looking at different areas around healthcare services for people with disabilities.&n... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10428 <h1> <span face="">Launch of Research on Former Family Carers&nbsp;</span></h1> <h2> <span face="">29th September 29</span>^th&nbsp; 11 a.m.</h2> <p> The School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin&nbsp; and &nbsp;Care Alliance Ireland invite you to join them for the la... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10427 <h1> Claiming our Future Ideas Event</h1> <h2> &lsquo;An Economy for Society&rsquo;</h2> <h3> Claiming Our Future is holding it&rsquo;s third national event on the issue of developing an economy for society.</h3> <p> The event will take place 11 a.m. -4.30 p.m. (registration from 10 a.m.)... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10426 <h1> <acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland">DFI</acronym> Eastern Region Platform Meeting &quot;Building a Social Enterprise&quot;</h1> <h2> Thursday 29th September 2011</h2> <p> Social Finance is an alternative model of investment that needs to be explored further by community an... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10425 <h1> Irish Heart Foundation Stroke Awards</h1> <h2> 2011</h2> <p> As you may know we are running our stroke awards again this year.&nbsp; We are currently seeking nominations in the following categories.</p> <p> <strong>1. </strong>Young people&rsquo;s bravery award</p> <p> <strong>2. ... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10424 <h1> <span face="">Centre for Disability Law and Policy o</span><span face="">ne-day conference </span></h1> <h2> <span face="">Genetic Discrimination - Transatlantic Perspectives on the Case for a European Level Legal Response</span></h2> <p> <span face="">The Centre for Disability Law and ... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10423 <h1> Save your stop number so that you&rsquo;ll always know when your bus is due with Dublin Bus</h1> <p> Save your stop number so that you&rsquo;ll always know when your bus is due.&nbsp;</p> <p> All 5000 bus stops and shelters on the Dublin Bus Network have been given a unique number.</p> ... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10422 <h1> 5 day accredited course on &quot;An Introduction to Quality management for the Community &amp; Voluntary Sector&quot;</h1> <p> The University of Limerick&rsquo;s (<acronym title="University of Limerick">UL</acronym>) Enterprise Research Centre in conjunction with the Disability Federation ... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10421 <h1> Health Impact Assessment Forum</h1> <h2> Dates for your diary</h2> <p> The next <acronym title="Health Impact Assessment ">HIA</acronym> Forum meetings will take place in Letterkenny and Belfast in the Autumn.&nbsp; The aim is to provide participants with the opportunity to hear about a... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10420 <h1> World Health Organisation (<acronym title="World Health Organisation ">WHO</acronym>)&nbsp;report on Disability</h1> <h2> The first ever World report on disability, produced jointly by <acronym title="World Health Organisation ">WHO</acronym> and the World Bank.&nbsp;</h2> <p> This repo... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10419 <h1> Survey for People with Disabilities</h1> <p> Please see the following about an <strong>Online Survey for People with Disabilities</strong>&nbsp; and share the information as widely as possible. &nbsp;</p> <p> <strong>Rape Crisis Network Ireland </strong>and the <strong>Centre for Disabi... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10418 <h1> EmployAbility Jobseeking Fair 2011</h1> <h2> Thursday 22nd September 2011</h2> <p> EmployAbility Service is a <em>free</em>, confidential service, supported by F&Aacute;S.</p> <p> We provide a service to individuals with a disability / health issue / acquired injury / mental health d... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10417 <h1> Organisations Representing 800,000 People with Disabilities issue Joint&nbsp;Statement to Government</h1> <h2> 15th September 2011, issue from Young Communications at 09.30 a.m. embargo to 11 a.m.</h2> <p> Ten of the leading umbrella organisations, in the Disability Sector, met in Dubli... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10416 <h1> Joint Statement</h1> <h2> Preventing the Collapse of Ireland&rsquo;s Disability Strategy&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <img alt="Dublin Thursday 15th September 2011... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10415 <h1>Newsletter September 2011</h1> <h2><strong><a name="a1"></a></strong>The Challenges Ahead</h2> <p>We are fast approaching the last quarter of 2011, and facing a daunting series of public policy events that will profoundly influence the environment in which voluntary disability organisations op... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10410http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Newsletter September 2011.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Newsletter September 2011.doc <h1> 2012 Pre Budget Submission</h1> <div> <h2> Disability Federation of Ireland Submission on Ireland&rsquo;s Austerity Budgets 2012 to 2016&nbsp;</h2> <h3> The Disability Strategy on the Cusp of Collapse&nbsp;</h3> <p> Disability is not a sectoral issue; it is a social issue.&nbs... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10409http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/DFI Pre Budget Submission 2012.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/DFI Pre Budget Submission 2012 Final to printer.docx <h1>&quot;Listening and Changing&quot;&nbsp; A learning and sharing seminar</h1> <h2>ARE YOU &ndash; &lsquo; Listening and Changing&rsquo;?</h2> <p style="text-align: left">A learning and sharing seminar for member organisations of <acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland">DFI</acronym> an... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10407 <h1>National Programme for the Restructuring of Children&rsquo;s Disability Services</h1> <h2><acronym title="Health Service Executive">HSE</acronym> Bulletin June 2011</h2> <p>The <acronym title="Health Service Executive">HSE</acronym> published a Bulletin in June 2011 to keep interested parties ... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10393 <h1>Public Consultation on the Department of Transport&rsquo;s Sectoral Plan under the Disability Act, 2005</h1> <h2>August 2011</h2> <p>The&nbsp;Department of Transport is calling for submissions in regard to the public consultation on the Department&rsquo;s Sectoral Plan under the Disability Act... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10392 <h1>Newsletter August 2011</h1> <h2><a name="a1" id="a1"></a>Policy to Practice: Too Old to be Equal</h2> <p>A recent investigation by the Ombudsman, Emily O&rsquo;Reilly, of a complaint about a decision not to award the Mobility Allowance to an individual on the grounds that the person was ove... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10391http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Newsletter August 2011.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Newsletter August 2011.doc <h1>Greater Dublin Independent Living&nbsp;Mentoring Service</h1> <h2>Peer one to one mentoring for people with disabilities</h2> <p><acronym title="Greater Dublin Independent Living ">GDIL</acronym>'s&nbsp;Mentoring Service is aimed at linking people with disabilities who are having difficulties ... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10390http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/GDIL%20Mentoring%20Service.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/GDIL Mentoring Service.doc <h1>Inclusion Ireland conference, hosted by the Law Society of Ireland&nbsp;</h1> <h2>The Law and People with an Intellectual Disability</h2> <h3>Date</h3> <ul> <li>&nbsp;Wednesday 19th October</li> </ul> <h3>Time</h3> <ul> <li>10am-1.30pm</li> </ul> <h3>Venue</h3> <ul> <li>L... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10389http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Lawconferenceflyer - A4.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/An Inclusion Ireland conference.doc <h1>AHEAD <acronym title="Willing Able Mentoring">WAM</acronym> (Willing Able Mentoring)&nbsp;Programme Workplacement for Graduates with Disabilities in IBM</h1> <p><acronym title="Association for Higher Education Access and Disability">AHEAD</acronym>'s <acronym title="Willing Able Mentoring">WAM<... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10382 <h1>Art Ability</h1> <h2>Come and See</h2> <p>An exhibition of works by people of extraordinary ability at the Caf&eacute; Gallery, Axis Art Centre, Ballymun from 2.30 pm on 10th to 24th August 2011</p> <p>Axis Arts Centre opening times Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 9.00 pm</p> <p>Proceeds of sale... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10381 <h1>A New Weekly Weather Broadcast&nbsp;in Irish Sign Language</h1> <h2><acronym title="Raidi&oacute; Teilif&iacute;s &Eacute;ireann">RT&Eacute;</acronym> and Met &Eacute;ireann are delighted to announce a new service for the deaf community.&nbsp;</h2> <p>The first weekly weather forecast in<acron... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10380 <h1>Open University courses available for Free for&nbsp;Lone Parents and&nbsp;those on&nbsp;Jobseekers Allowance</h1> <h2>My Digital&nbsp;Life and Discovering Maths</h2> <p>Two of the Open&nbsp;Univeristy&nbsp;courses have recently received Springboard funding which means you can study them free o... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10379 <h1>The Family Carer Research Group next quarterly meeting</h1> <h2>Wednesday September 14^th 2011</h2> <p>The Family Carer Research Group, led by Care Alliance Ireland, has been in existence since 2008 and its objectives are to progress &nbsp;and develop an agreed research agenda within... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10378 <h1>F&Aacute;S to be replaced by Solas</h1> <h2>27th July 2011</h2> <p>A new education and training authority is to replace <acronym title="Foras &Aacute;iseanna Saothair">F&Aacute;S</acronym>, which is being disbanded, it was announced today.</p> <p>The new agency, called <acronym title="Seirbh&... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10377 <h1>Seminar &lsquo;Promoting Social Inclusion for People with Disabilities: National and European Perspectives&rsquo;</h1> <h2>21st September 2011</h2> <p style="text-align: left">Time:&nbsp;morning</p> <p style="text-align: left">The ESRI, Whitaker Square, Sir John Rogerson&rsquo;s Quay, Dublin ... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10376 <h1>Regional launch of the Obesity Hub And Workshop:&nbsp;Working with data on the Health Well</h1> <h2>Hosted by Institute of Public Health (<acronym title="Institute of Public Health ">IPH</acronym>)&nbsp;in collaboration with The Research &amp; Education Foundation at Sligo General Hospital and ... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10373 <h1>Positive Ageing Week</h1> <h2>Join Age Action and support Positive Ageing</h2> <h3>23 September to 1 October 2011</h3> <p>Positive Ageing Week is a festival which highlights the positive aspects of ageing and celebrates the contribution older people have made and continue to make to their com... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10372 <h1>DFI Operational&nbsp;Plan&nbsp;2011 &ndash; 2012</h1> <h2>Approved at Board meeting 14th July 2011&nbsp;</h2> <h3>Introduction</h3> <p>The <acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland">DFI</acronym> Strategic Plan 2011 &ndash; 2016 identified that three Operational Plans should be develop... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10371http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/OP Plan Presentation 2011.pdf <h1>Charities to Draw up Code of Governance</h1> <p>Irish Charities have taken the first step towards drawing up a governance code aimed at boosting transparency and bolstering public confidence in the sector. A nine-member working group, drawn from across the community and voluntary sector, has pu... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10370 <h1><acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland">DFI</acronym> Strategic Plan 2011-2016&nbsp;</h1> <h2>May 2011</h2> <p style="text-align: left">Note: The &ldquo;Context and Development Report&rdquo; was written by Stephen Rourke the external consultant and it provides material that informed ... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10368http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/DFI Strategic Plan 2011-2016 May 11.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/DFI Strategic Plan 2011-2016 May 11.docx <h1><acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland">DFI</acronym> Strategic Plan 2011-2016 Context and Development Report</h1> <h2>Written by Stephen Rourke</h2> <h3>March 2011</h3> <p>Contents</p> <p>1.<span> <a href="#Introduction">INTRODUCTION</a></span></p> <p>1.1<span> <a href="#Disabi... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10367http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/DFI Strategic Plan 2011-2016 Context and Development Report.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/DFI Strategic Plan 2011-2016 Context and Development Report.doc <h1>ICTU Global Solidarity Summer School</h1> <h2>Galway City 2^nd &ndash; 3^rd September</h2> <h3>&ldquo;Climate change and Decent Work&rdquo;</h3> <p>The<acronym title="Irish congress of Trade Unions"> ICTU </acronym>Global Solidarity committee are hosting&nbsp;the Global So... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10366 <h1>Amnesty launches right to health campaign</h1> <h2>&quot;Healthcare guaranteed? The right to health in Ireland&quot;</h2> <p>The Government must guarantee that cost is not a barrier to accessing healthcare, Amnesty International Ireland said as it launched a new campaign on the right to health... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10365 <h1>Grief at Work Training by The Irish Hospice Foundation</h1> <h2>Can your organisation cope?</h2> <h3>Approx 1 in 10 people are directly affected by death every year.</h3> <p>Have you ever found yourself at a loss to know what to say or do when faced with an employee's grief?</p> <p>Is the or... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10362 <h1>Launch of report: &quot;Building a Picture of Ageing in Persons with Intellectual Disability: Future Directions for Ageing Well&quot;</h1> <h2>2nd International Research Conference on Ageing and Intellectual Disability</h2> <h3>Friday 9th September 2011</h3> <p>The first major report on the f... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10360 <h1>Study on Patients' Use of '<acronym title="Application">Apps</acronym>'</h1> <h2>A study of the opinions of voluntary groups worldwide specialising in health and disability issues</h2> <p>Patientview&nbsp;are&nbsp;contacting&nbsp;organisations to seek&nbsp;opinions on the latest subject being ... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10359 <h1><acronym title="Doctor of Philosophy">PhD</acronym> Thesis on Male Carers</h1> <h2>Request for assistance</h2> <p>Ann Stokes, School of Nursing and Midwifery, <acronym title="Trinity College Dublin">TCD</acronym> is currently undertaking a research study as part of her<acronym title="Doctor of... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10357 <h1>National Carers Week</h1> <h2>13th -19th June 2011</h2> <h3>Celebrating Family Carers</h3> <p style="text-align: left">The 5^th National Carers Week takes place between June 13^th and 19^th.&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left">Nine leading National Voluntary O... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10353 <h1><acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland">DFI</acronym> Proposal to Support Implementation of the National Disability Strategy</h1> <p>Part 1:&nbsp; <a href="#a1"><acronym title="National Disability Strategy">NDS</acronym> Systems and Structures</a><br /> Part 2:&nbsp; <a href="#a2">... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10352http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/NDSProposal0511.doc <h1>Department of Finance sanctioned 10 temporary staff for Garda Central Vetting Unit.</h1> <h2>Announcement made in the D&aacute;il on 19th April 2011</h2> <h3>Increased resources</h3> <p>Minister for Justice and Law Reform, Alan Shatter <acronym title="Teachta D&aacute;la ">T.D</acronym>. anno... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10351 <h1>D&uacute;n Laoghaire Access Sailing Programme 2011</h1> <h2>Summer 2011</h2> <p style="text-align: left">National Yacht Club &ndash; Royal St George Yacht Club</p> <p style="text-align: left">Royal Irish Yacht Club &ndash; D&uacute;n Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club</p> <h3>Introductory Day</h3> ... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10348 <h1>SKILL Staff Training Programme Graduations 2011</h1> <h2>Radisson Airport Hotel, Dublin, 07th May 2011</h2> <p>DFI would like offer congratulations to all staff in participating member organisations who attended today&rsquo;s graduation ceremony from the SKILL Programme Training Programme, hel... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10342 <h1>&lsquo;How to tender: Detailed Explanations&rsquo;</h1> <h2><acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland">DFI</acronym> Workshop</h2> <h3>May 2011</h3> <p>Following on the success of our previous tendering workshop, DFI is continuing to develop appropriate training programmes to keep abre... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10339 <h1>Board Effectiveness Review</h1> <h2>Ray Nulty &amp; Company Limited - International Business Consultants</h2> <p>Would your board benefit from the opportunity to stand back and consider how it could improve its leadership, stewardship and strategic focus?&nbsp;Are you concerned that the fundin... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10337http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/DFI Board Effectiveness Review FLYER V 2 0 23 MAR 2011.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/DFI Board Effectiveness Review FLYER V 2 0 23 MAR 2011.doc <h1>The People of the Year Awards 2011<br /> &nbsp;</h1> <h2>Organised by Rehab and sponsored by QUINN-healthcare.&nbsp;</h2> <p>These awards provide a unique opportunity for the Irish public to honour those who have made a real dfference to people's lives, whether as unsung heroes or household n... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10331 <h1>DFIs Contribution to the United Nations &ndash; Human Rights Council&rsquo;s - Universal Periodic Review</h1> <h2>27th&nbsp;April 2011</h2> <h3>Introduction</h3> <p>On Friday the 22^nd of April <acronym title="Irish Council for Civil Liberties">ICCL</acronym> issued a response to th... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10329http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/DFI Statement 260411.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/DFI Statement 260411.doc <h1>Centre for Disability Law and Policy Summer School&nbsp;</h1> <h2>The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - From Paper Rules to Action</h2> <h3>6th June to 11th June 2011</h3> <p>The Centre for Disability Law and Policy, at the National Univeristy of Ireland, ... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10327 <h1>Brain Awareness Week Special</h1> <h2><acronym title="Neurological Alliance of Ireland">NAI</acronym> Newsletter</h2> <p>The bi-annual newsletter of the Neurological Alliance is now available on their website here - <a href="http://www.thinkingahead.ie/blog-articles/44-latest-newsletter-now-av... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10322 <h1>Response from Propositions put by DFI to each Political Party</h1> <h2>Set out below are extracts from each of the Party responses covering each question separately.</h2> <p>Visit <acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland">DFI</acronym>&rsquo;s website <a href="http://www.disability-fed... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10285http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Response from proposition FINAL.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Response from proposition FINAL.doc <h1>Securing Our Future</h1> <h2><acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland">DFI</acronym>&rsquo;s Perspective on the National Election</h2> <h3>Why brief?</h3> <p>This brief aims to persuade the politically engaged in Ireland that incorporating the disability perspective into almost everyt... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10272http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/backbrief.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/backbrief.doc <h1>John Dolan, CEO on RT&Eacute; Radio Programme Drivetime</h1> <h2>Tuesday 8th February 2011</h2> <p>John&nbsp;Dolan <acronym title="Chief Executive Officer">CEO</acronym>, <acronym title="DIsability Federation of Ireland">DFI</acronym> tells&nbsp;<acronym title="Raidi&oacute; Teilif&iacute;s &E... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10267 <h1>Securing Our Future&nbsp;- DFI&nbsp;Election Document</h1> <h2>Election 2011</h2> <p>An estimated 750,000 people in Ireland have a disability, or mental health need, amounting to 18.5% of the population.&nbsp; Together with their families, they constitute a significant proportion of voters in ... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10246http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Securing Our Future pdf.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Securing Our Future 260111.doc <h1>General Election 2011</h1> <h3>To: DFI Member Organisations<br /> <br /> Monday 24th&nbsp;January 2011</h3> <p>Between Friday and today so much has changed in relation to the date of the election and the party political set up.&nbsp; That said the issues are the same for people with disabili... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10243 <h1>Protecting Customers in the upcoming Deregulation of the Electricity Market</h1> <h2>Launch of a consultation process</h2> <p>Over the coming months, the Energy market will be deregulated, this means that customers which means that customers will have greater <span>choice in who they receive t... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10237 <h1><acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland">DFI</acronym> Free Activity Event&nbsp;</h1> <h2>Employment&nbsp;Legislation&nbsp;and&nbsp;HR Planning&nbsp;2011</h2> <h3>Wednesday&nbsp;2nd&nbsp;February&nbsp;2011, 11.00 - 13.00</h3> <p>In these times of cutbacks and clich&eacute;s (&lsquo;c... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10235 <h1>European Parliament agrees&nbsp;Citizen&rsquo;s Initiative</h1> <p>On 15th December 2010, <acronym title="Member European Parliament">MEP'</acronym>s gave the green light to the Citizens&rsquo; Initiative, which will make it possible for one million citizens or more to demand new <acronym title... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10234 <h1>European Union ratifies <acronym title="United Nations">UN</acronym> Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities</h1> <p>On 5^th January 2011, the European Union ratified the <acronym title="United Nations">UN</acronym> Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.&... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10232 <h1>&quot;Advancing<span> The National Disability Strategy: Building on Comparative and International Innovation&quot;</span></h1> <h2>Presentation by John Dolan, <acronym title="Chief Executive Officer">CEO,</acronym> Disability Federation of Ireland to &ldquo;Advancing<span> The National Disabili... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10227http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/NUI Galway.2 - web.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/NUI Galway.2 web.doc <h1>International Day of Persons with Disabilities</h1> <h2>3rd December 2010</h2> <p>The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3rd December was established by the <a href="http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/enable/disiydp.htm">International Year for Disabled Persons... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10224 <h1>An Essential Guide to Collaborative Working</h1> <h2>Making a difference together?</h2> <h3>Working together, with effective planning, can help organisations to achieve shared aims, strengthen service delivery and be more resilient during times of austerity.</h3> <p>Charities Evaluation Servi... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10211 <h1>Invitation to tender :&nbsp;<span>&ldquo;Supporting Disability Organisations for mainstreaming&rdquo;</span></h1> <h2>The Disability Federation of Ireland (<acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland">DFI</acronym>) together with the Neurological Alliance of Ireland (<acronym title="Neurol... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10206http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Invitation to tender - final web.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Invitation to tender - final web.doc <h1>Newsletter November 2010</h1> <h2>Is Government Up to the Challenge? A Recession Budget that keeps the <acronym title="National Disability Strategy">NDS</acronym> alive</h2> <p>Our hopes and expectations for the coming years are outlined in <acronym title="Disability Federation of Ireland">... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10202http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/NLNovember2010.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/NLNovember2010.doc <h1>NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2010</h1> <h2>In Pursuit of Excellence</h2> <p>The basic reason for the existence of voluntary disability organisations is to support people with disabilities to reach their potential in life, as equal citizens in society. In pursuing this objective, disability organisat... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10189http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/NL October 2010.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/NL October 2010.doc <h1>A Research Report Examining the Impact of the Economic Downturn on Voluntary Disability Organisations in Ireland</h1> <p>September 2010</p> <h2>Table of Contents</h2> <ul> <li><a href="#_Toc271024851">EXECUTIVE SUMMARY</a> <br /> <ul> <li><a href="#_Toc271024852">Backgroun... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10172http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Funding Research Report FINAL.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Funding Research Report FINAL.docx <h1>Newsletter August 2010</h1> <h2>Budget 2010 hit the disability sector hard on all fronts</h2> <p>We saw the disability sector take action on the 7th of July to protest against further funding cutbacks to services to people with disabilities by the <acronym title="Health Service Executive">H... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10147http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/NLAugust2010.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/NLAugust2010.doc <h1>Annual Review 2009</h1> <h2>Introduction </h2> <h3><img src="userfiles/image/ar09_paul.jpg" />Chairperson&rsquo;s Report</h3> <p>The Board emphasised that the implementation of the 2009 Plan would reference the hugely changed environment. In this regard, key elements were identified, na... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10144http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Final to printer 10th May 2010.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/Final Word document for website.doc <h1>Newsletter July 2010</h1> <h2>More cuts to services as Government plan to protect the <acronym title="National Disability Strategy">NDS</acronym> long overdue.</h2> <p>We are now witnessing the effects of cumulative cuts and &ldquo;adjustments&rdquo; as they now directly impact on services. ... http://www.disability-federation.ie/index.php?uniqueID=10133http://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/NLJuly2010.pdfhttp://www.disability-federation.ie/documents/NLJuly2010.doc