News Archive
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ensuring Inclusive Local and EU Elections - DFI's Opening Statement to the Disability Matters Committee
Issued: 25 October 2023, 5pm
The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) presented at the Disability Matters Committee today, Tuesday 25 October …
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Launch of Wicklow's Disability and Inclusion Strategy
Issued: 24 October 2023, 12pm
Wicklow’s first ever Disability and Inclusion Strategy was launched on Friday 20 October 2023. Wicklow County …
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New Podcast from the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland - My Driving Force
Issued: 24 October 2023, 12pm
The Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland (DDAI) have launched a new podcast called 'My Driving Force' which is …
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Spotlighting Polio Survivors Ireland on World Polio Day 2023
Issued: 24 October 2023, 12pm
Today, Tuesday 24 October, is World Polio Day 2023. DFI's Member Organisation Polio Survivors Ireland works …
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