Publications Archive

Budgeting and Variance Analysis for Community and Voluntary Organisations

Issued: 26 July 2017

One of the objectives of good budgeting is to provide a base against which actual financial results can be compared. …

Internal Control Checklist for Community and Voluntary Organisations

Issued: 26 July 2017

This guidance document is designed to assist community and voluntary organisations evaluate their performance against …

Report on Chairpersons as Effective Leaders

Issued: 26 July 2017

The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) appreciates and recognises the significant roles being performed by the …

CPTN Evaluation Final 3 May 24 2016

Issued: 9 June 2016

This evaluation report documents and assesses the achievements of Community Participation Training Network and reviews …

Access to Life: Personal Assistant Services in Ireland and Independent Living by People with Physical and Sensory Disabilities : Full Report

Issued: 24 February 2014

As a post-retirement project on leaving employment at the Disability Federation of Ireland, it was agreed that I …

Living in the Community: Full Report

Issued: 19 February 2014

The success in blurring the lines between inclusion and exclusion sometimes makes it difficult to see where the needs …

Mainstreaming for Me

Issued: 24 January 2014

Disability in Ireland: Some Facts and Figures

Issued: 3 October 2012

October 2012 Disability happens more than you imagine: In Census 2011, 595,355 people recorded having a disability, …

Data Gathering and Analysis

Issued: 12 June 2012

Data Gathering and Analysis is the first step in the planning process and is essential in the delivery of effective …

Person Centred Consultation

Issued: 12 June 2012

Person Centred Consultation refers to the process through which disability organisations facilitate people with …

Social Policy Analysis and Campaigning

Issued: 12 June 2012

The National Disability Strategy (NDS) sets out a new vision for people with disabilities in Ireland and a clear …