News Archive
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Clonakilty Access Group asks householders to cut back hedges and trees growing onto public footpaths
Issued: 27 February 2024, 9am
Clonakilty Access Group is making an appeal to householders with hedges, trees and shrubs growing onto public footpaths …
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DFI's project on implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at local level
Issued: 20 February 2024, 8am
This year, we are undertaking a project exploring the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of …
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DFI to host Making Advocacy Real events in Dublin and Galway
Issued: 14 February 2024, 10am
DFI will be hosting two self-advocacy sharing and learning events for member organisations in March and April. The …
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Let's get together for CHAT online on Wednesday 28 February
Issued: 14 February 2024, 10am
Freedomtech invites you to register for the next online CHAT gathering. This Community Hub for Assistive Technology …
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