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  1. IWA Self-Advocacy Success in Lucan

    Issued: 4 April 2024

    The Irish Wheelchair Association’s Self-Advocacy course ran over nine weeks with five members from IWA’s Lucan …

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  2. Minister Roderick O'Gorman launches report on the Joint National Pilot of the Health Service Executive and the Prader Willi Syndrome Association of Ireland

    Issued: 3 April 2024

    On Thursday 28 March 2024, HSE National Disability Operations Community Services and DFI Member Organisation …

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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