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  1. "We need supports now": disabled self-advocates count the true cost of disability

    Issued: 8 September 2026, 7am

    An illustration, drawn from the experiences of disabled self-advocates at a DFI workshop, lays bare the everyday …

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  2. Community and voluntary sector makes united case to Minister ahead of Budget 2027

    Issued: 7 September 2026, 6am

    DFI joined ten fellow umbrella bodies from across the community and voluntary sector this week to meet the Minister for …

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  3. Update: monitoring the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People

    Issued: 4 August 2026, 3pm

    Since the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People was published in 2025, the structures to monitor its …

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  4. "Compliance is the floor, not the ceiling": Sinéad Burke headlines DFI AGM 2026

    Issued: 26 June 2026, 4pm

    Tilting the Lens founder Sinéad Burke delivered a masterclass in disabled leadership at the DFI's Annual General …

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  5. Reflections from New York: What COSP Reminded Me About Disability Rights

    Issued: 16 June 2026, 5pm

    Last week, I had the honour of representing the Disability Federation of Ireland as part of the Irish Delegation to the …

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  6. Disability Must Be Central to Ireland's Economic Conversation: DFI's input to the National Economic Dialogue | June 2026

    Issued: 15 June 2026, 4pm

    On Monday 15 June, we attended the National Economic Dialogue, where we had the opportunity to input directly to …

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  7. Assistive Technology Capacity Assessment Report

    Issued: 15 May 2026, 2pm

    The Assistive Technology Capacity Assessment (ATA‑C) Report for Ireland is the most comprehensive review to date of …

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  8. DFI awarded Progression Level IQ accreditation

    Issued: 24 April 2026, 10am

    We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded Progression Level accreditation under the Improving Quality (IQ) …

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  9. Make your voice count: Complete the 2026 DFI Membership Survey

    Issued: 21 April 2026, 1pm

    Every day, our members do incredible work supporting people with disabilities across the country. But to advocate …

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  10. Update on our Emergency Disability Payment campaign

    Issued: 20 April 2026, 11am

    Much has happened since we held the Emergency Disability Payment March in Dublin (28 February). We have …

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  11. Help shape the EU IN-HABIT housing project: Share your insights and innovations *Deadline extended*

    Issued: 15 April 2026, 4am

    We are asking for your help to kick off our research phase with a quick survey. The surveys seek to gather insights …

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  12. Make Way Day is moving! Mark your calendars for 29 May

    Issued: 10 April 2026, 1am

    Since it first began, Make Way Day has grown into an incredible national movement, bringing communities together to …

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