News Archive
Take Action on the crisis affecting services for disabled people
Issued: 7 June 2023, 8am
The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) is asking people to take action on the crisis affecting services for …
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Strong Irish presence at the Fifth European Parliament of Persons with Disabilities in Brussels
Issued: 23 May 2023, 4pm
On 23 May, the hemicycle of the European Parliament in Brussels hosted the 5th European Parliament of Persons with …
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Anyone can acquire a disability at any point in life, or as we age - 'me today, is you tomorrow' - it is therefore everyone's business.
Issued: 22 May 2023, 8am
As one of the national members of the European Disability Forum (EDF), DFI will be leading a delegation …
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DFI to lead a strong and committed delegation to the Fifth European Parliament of Persons with Disabilities
Issued: 12 May 2023, 2pm
DFI will be leading a delegation to the Fifth European Parliament of Persons with Disabilities (EPPD) taking …
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DFI welcomes two new Members
Issued: 12 May 2023, 2pm
DFI is delighted to welcome two new members: The Irish Heart Foundation and Youth Advocate Programmes …
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Irish attitudes to the charity sector - Survey Findings from the Charities Regulator
Issued: 11 May 2023, 2pm
Nine out of ten adults in Ireland donated to a charity over the last year, according to new research from the Charities …
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DFI holds briefing for its Members on the Regional Health Areas with Liam Woods of the HSE
Issued: 10 May 2023, 2pm
We held a briefing between our members and Liam Woods, HSE lead for the development of the Regional Health Areas, RHA, …
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Upcoming CHAT event to focus on Digital Literacy - register now
Issued: 28 April 2023, 2pm
Freedomtech invites you to register for the next in-person CHAT (Community Hub for Assistive Technology) gathering. …
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EDF's new Human Rights Report 'Right to Work' shows that the majority of persons with disabilities are locked out of quality employment
Issued: 27 April 2023, 3pm
The European Disability Forum’s new Human Rights report The Right to Work, released today, reveals the persistent …
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Applications are open for the Creative Youth Nurture Fund
Issued: 25 April 2023, 2pm
Applications are open for the Creative Youth Nurture Fund which might be of interest to DFI Member Organisations The …
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Episode Two of The DFI Podcast is talking about access and accessibility
Issued: 4 April 2023, 12pm
Episode Two of The DFI Podcast, the new podcast from the Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI), is looking at the …
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DFI welcomes launch of the Partnership Principles which have to be lived rather than laminated
Issued: 4 April 2023, 10am
The Report of the Independent Review Group (IRG) established to examine the role of voluntary organisations in …
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