News Archive for

  1. New website from Special Needs Parents Donegal

    Issued: 19 April 2024

    DFI Member Organisation Special Needs Parents Network Donegal has launched a new website …

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  2. Special Olympics Ireland out and about in train stations this week

    Issued: 17 April 2024

    Special Olympics Ireland Fundraising teams will be out and about in train stations this week to for National Collection …

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  3. Final call for applications for the MS Research Network (AIMS-RN) Summer Fellowship Programme

    Issued: 4 April 2024

    A final call has been issued for applications for the All Ireland Multiple Sclerosis Research Network (AIMS-RN) Summer …

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