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  1. Down Syndrome Ireland marks World Down Syndrome Day 2024

    Issued: 21 March 2024

    Today, Tuesday 21 March, is World Down Syndrome Day 2024.  Each year, Down Syndrome International (DSi) develops a …

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  2. Enable Ireland create accessible video explaining the Referendum questions on 8 March 2024

    Issued: 7 March 2024

    Service Owners of DFI Member Organisation Enable Ireland Virtual and Adult Services have created a video using the …

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  3. AHEAD Ireland international conference taking place on 20 and 21 March 2024

    Issued: 7 March 2024

    DFI Member Organisation AHEAD Ireland will be hosting their annual international conference as a hybrid (in-person in …

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  4. Your Vote Matters - A guide from MS Ireland on voting and elections for the MS Community

    Issued: 4 March 2024

    As the upcoming elections and imminent referendum draw near, DFI Member Organisation MS Ireland has introduce the "Your …

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  5. Neglect of prisoners with mental health difficulties exposes a prison system that is unfit for purpose - Mental Health Reform

    Issued: 22 February 2024

    People with serious mental health difficulties are being incarcerated and neglected in a prison system that is unfit …

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  6. Ireland and Munster’s Jack Crowley appeals for Puppy Raisers for Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind

    Issued: 21 February 2024

    Ireland and Munster fly-half Jack Crowley has appealed for volunteers to sign up as Puppy Raisers for DFI Member …

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  7. Debra Ireland asking for support for a leap of bravery by Liz

    Issued: 20 February 2024

    Mum of three, Liz O’Donoghue, is leaping out of a plane at 13,000 feet to raise awareness about EB. Lis is a primary …

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  8. UCC and Crann join forces to help advance care for families with disabilities

    Issued: 8 February 2024

    University College Cork (UCC) and DFT member organisation the Crann Centre have signed a community partnership …

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  9. Neurological Alliance of Ireland leads the way in promoting Brain Awareness Week 2024

    Issued: 7 February 2024

    National Brain Awareness Week is an annual initiative organised in March each year by the Neurological Alliance of …

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  10. Irish Wheelchair Association re-awarded The KeepWell Mark - Ibec's National Workplace Wellbeing Accreditation

    Issued: 7 February 2024

    The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) has been re-awarded The KeepWell Mark, Ibec's National Workplace Wellbeing …

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  11. Enable Ireland issue statement on funding for Section 39 pay agreement and impact of proposed public sector pay deal on pay parity

    Issued: 31 January 2024

    Enable Ireland issued the following statement on funding for Section 39 pay agreement and on the impact of the proposed …

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  12. Announcement of Dr Karen Foley as new CEO of Acquired Brain Injury Ireland

    Issued: 23 January 2024

    Dr. Karen Foley has been appointed as the new CEO of Acquired Brain Injury Ireland (ABI Ireland). She will take up the …

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