Disability News
PSNI: Keeping yourself and your vehicle safe.
02 February 2012
Due to recent car-jackings the Police Service of Northern Ireland have released a list of tips for keeping yourself and your vehicle safe.
Be a Saint - Volunteer
02 February 2012
Volunteer Now in partnership with Business in the COmmunity is organising a day of voluntary action on Friday 16 March 2012 entitled Be a Saint - Volunteer!
Digital Switchover Help Scheme
02 February 2012
TV is switching to digital all over the UK and the traditional TV signal is being switched off area by area.
Disability - policy changes are necessary
01 February 2012
A new study has identified significant gaps in public policy and service delivery for people with disabilities in Northern Ireland.
New Accessible Walks Scheme for Northern Ireland
25 January 2012
The Venture Outdoors – Creating Healthy Community team has worked in partnership with WalkNI.com – your definitive guide to walking in Northern Ireland to launch an Accessible Walks Scheme in the region.
Olympic Star Edwards Marks 20,000 Milestone in Disability Sports NI Education Project
24 January 2012
Olympic Gold Medalist and London 2012 Organising Committee member, Jonathon Edwards joined the Minister for Sport, Caral Ni Chulin at St Colman's Primary School on 18th January 2012 to mark the occasion of the 20,000 child to complete the '5 Star Disability Sports Challenge', Disability Sports NI's London 2012 inspired education project.
Total newbies and experienced theatre people sought to tell their stories on stage for disability led project in Strabane and Do
24 January 2012
Do you feel strongly about the issues relating to disability in Ireland? Fancy bringing your views to the stage? Making changes in how young people see disability?
Sports NI public engagement forums for the new 10 year Action Plan for Outdoor Recreation
23 January 2012
As part of the implementation of “Sport Matters”, Sport Northern Ireland in partnership with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, the Department of Culture Arts and Leisure Inland Waterways Branch and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board have been working to develop a new 10 year Outdoor Recreation Action Plan. A steering group for this work has been established and includes a number of other stakeholders from organisations and agencies that have an interest in outdoor recreation.
Petition on Independent Living Funds
09 January 2012
Over 20,000 people are confronting the terrifying reality of losing basic freedoms such as when they get up; what they eat; when they wash...
Warm Homes Scheme NI
03 January 2012
The Warm Homes Scheme is funded by the Department for Social Development to make your home warmer, healthier and more energy efficient.
The Fuel Poverty Coalition Launches Petition
19 December 2011
Image: Launching the NI Fuel Poverty Coalition Petition, from left to right - Mark H Durkan MLA, Antoinette McKeown, joint Chair of the NI Fuel Poverty Coalition, Paul Wallace, National Energy Action and Michael Copeland MLA.
Cold Cruel Cuts for Older People this Winter
12 December 2011
The Fuel Poverty Coalition has hit out at the cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment that have been imposed by Westminster.
Three quarters of families with disabled children feel so isolated that it has caused anxiety, depression and breakdown
12 December 2011
Strictly Come Dancing star Alesha Dixon supports Contact a Family and speaks out about the isolation that families with disabled children experience.
Equality Commission - Draft Corporate Plan 2012-2015
01 December 2011
The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland has released their draft corporate plan "Improving people's lives" for 2012-2015.
Entrepreneurs with a Disability - Research by Dublin Institute of Technology and disABILITY.ie
01 December 2011
Dublin Institute of Technology, in conjunction with disABILITY.ie, is undertaking research examining people with disabilities in self-employment in Northern and Southern Ireland. The objective of this survey is to gather information on the self-employment experience of persons with disabilities, including the motivations, benefits and barriers to self-employment.
Web Accessibility Essentials course now available
30 November 2011
You wouldn't stand at the door of your business and turn every sixth person away, so why do it online?
Lagan Valley Patchwork Guild 2012 Activities
25 November 2011
The Lagan Valley Patchwork Guild has the following events coming up in 2012.
The First Report on the UN Convention on the Rights of Disabled People
24 November 2011
On 24 November 2011, the Government submitted the first UK report on implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Disabled People to the United Nations.
Switching domestic natural gas supplier - A guide for energy users
21 November 2011
The domestic natural gas market in Greater Belfast and Larne is now
open to competition. This means all domestic customers in these
areas can shop around for their natural gas. By switching to a new
supplier you may save money and receive a better service.
Switching domestic electricity supplier - A guide for energy users
21 November 2011
The domestic electricity market in Northern Ireland is now open to
competition. This means you can shop around for your electricity.
By switching, you may save money or receive a better service.
New reusable Certificate of Entitlement to Disability Living Allowance
31 October 2011
If you get the Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA), it is now easier to get your free vehicle tax. You’ll now be given a reusable Certificate of Entitlement to DLA, rather than having to obtain a new one each year.
Consumer Council Supports NI Water’s Winter Message: "Don’t Wait. Insulate!"
25 October 2011
The Consumer Council has welcomed the launch of Northern Ireland Water’s (NI Water’s) winter preparation campaign. The Public Awareness Campaign, launched by Regional Development Minister, Danny Kennedy, MLA will be rolled out across Northern Ireland.
Free Self-Management Courses from Arthritis Care NI
10 October 2011
Arthritis Care NI have released details of their course calendar for sufferers that will help them self-manage their painful medical condition.
Science Shop Students Produce Guide For Improved Disabled Access
06 October 2011
A ‘good practice guide’ for disabled access to new and refurbished buildings has been produced by a team of University of Ulster graduates. And Disability Action are so impressed by the students’ work that they plan to use it as part of the blueprint for their proposed Centre of Excellence at the former Ebrington Barracks in Derry.
Disability Action Fashion Show - Celebrating 20 Years in the North West
04 October 2011
The Disability Action Fashion Show took place on 29 September at the City Hotel Derry. Pictured (from left to right) Fidelma Heggarty, Eddie McCallion, Laura Duddy, Janet Gray and Stephen Barr.
New round of funding opened through the Community Devlopment and Health Network
29 September 2011
The Community Development and Health Network (CDHN) is opening a new round of funding through the Building the Community-Pharmacy Partnership Programme (BCPP)
