News Archive

  1. European Accessibility Summit taking place on 7 May 2024

    Issued: 3 April 2024, 9am

    The European Disability Forum (EDF) and Microsoft are teaming up for the …

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  2. Local Implementation on the UN CRPD - update on DFI project

    Issued: 27 March 2024, 8am

    Over the course of many years, we have undertaken community development work with our member organisations, their …

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  3. Make Way Day 2024 to take place on Friday 27 September

    Issued: 27 March 2024, 8am

    We invite you to save the date and start making plans for Make Way Day which is taking place on the street where you …

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  4. The Neuro-Mapping Project: Briefing Meetings for Service Providers in CHO 2 and 3 in April 2024

    Issued: 26 March 2024, 2pm

    As part of understanding the current pathways that are available for people with neuro rehabilitative needs, between …

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  5. Disability Federation of Ireland announces the appointment of Elaine Teague as its new Chief Executive Officer

    Issued: 22 March 2024, 4pm

    We are delighted to announce the appointment of Elaine Teague as our new Chief Executive Officer.  Elaine’s …

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  6. Update on the Neuro-Mapping Project with work plan to July 2024

    Issued: 15 March 2024, 11am

    As part of understanding the current pathways that are available for people with neuro rehabilitative needs, between …

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  7. First meeting of DFI's Housing Advisory Group takes place

    Issued: 13 March 2024, 4pm

    DFI held the first meeting of its newly established Housing Advisory Group for members on Wednesday 28 February. There …

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  8. Martin Naughton's Memoir Never Know Your Place published

    Issued: 13 March 2024, 3pm

    Martin Naughton's Memoir Never Know Your Place was published on Monday 11 March by O'Brien Press.  Co-author …

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

    Issued: 7 March 2024, 10am

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

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  10. Statement on the Family and Care Referendums on 8 March 2024

    Issued: 4 March 2024, 4pm

    The Disability Federation of Ireland, DFI will be supporting a yes vote in the Family Referendum and will not be taking …

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  11. European Disability Forum launches its third manifesto on the rights of women and girls with disabilities

    Issued: 1 March 2024, 8am

    Today, Friday 1 March 2024, the European Disability Forum (EDF) launched its third manifesto on the rights of women and …

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  12. My Money, My Rights, My Options: New Financial Resource for People with Disabilities from the National Advocacy Service

    Issued: 28 February 2024, 10am

    The National Advocacy Service (NAS) has launched  ‘My Money, My Rights, My Options’, a new easy-to-read …

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