News Archive

  1. Funding awarded to DFI Member Organisations in the Disability Participation and Awareness Fund 2023

    Issued: 22 November 2023, 9am

    We are delighted to see that a number of our member organisations have received funding in the Disability Participation …

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  2. Invitation for Expressions of Interest on UN CRPD Project with DFI

    Issued: 15 November 2023, 12pm

    We are inviting expressions of interest from suitable qualified consultants to work with us the following project: …

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  3. Statement from the Disability Federation of Ireland on the plight of disabled people caught in the humanitarian and healthcare catastrophe in the Middle East

    Issued: 15 November 2023, 9am

    Our CEO John Dolan has issued the following statement:  "We are deeply concerned about the plight of disabled …

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  4. Take the We Act Survey on the value and impact of the charity and community sector in Ireland

    Issued: 14 November 2023, 4pm

    We Act, a national, public awareness campaign to promote the value, impact and understanding of the charity and …

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  5. Welcome to four new DFI members

    Issued: 14 November 2023, 4pm

    We are delighted to welcome four new members to DFI:  AK Inspired  They provide a day service …

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  6. New Paper highlights need for improved rehabilitation services for children and young people with brain injury in Ireland

    Issued: 10 November 2023, 2pm

    Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, The National Rehabilitation Hospital, Children’s Health Ireland and Brain Tumour …

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  7. Call for people to ‘Plan Ahead’ and reduce risk of adult abuse

    Issued: 10 November 2023, 11am

    Today, Friday 10 November 2023, is Adult Safeguarding Day. This public awareness drive is an annual initiative of …

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  8. Green Paper on Disability Reform - opportunities for consultation

    Issued: 7 November 2023, 4pm

    The Government have recently published a Green Paper on Disability Reform. This Green Paper is not a …

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  9. An Garda Síochána seeks input on their Strategic Plan 2025-2027

    Issued: 7 November 2023, 9am

    An Garda Síochána is in the process of drafting their Strategic Plan for 2025 – 2027 and they are keen to hear …

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  10. One Month Countdown to IDPWD and Purple Lights 2023

    Issued: 3 November 2023, 6am

    Today marks the one month countdown to this year's International Day of Persons with Disabilities and the Purple …

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  11. Aspiring Actors Wanted

    Issued: 2 November 2023, 10am

    Our member organisation Arts and Disability Ireland have shared this opportunity for aspirins actors.  The …

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  12. The MS Readathon is back

    Issued: 1 November 2023, 10am

    Throughout November, the rather wonderful MS Readathon takes place in schools and homes across Ireland. The MS …

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