Disability News
Seminar on Mental Capacity Law Reform in Northern Ireland
01 September 2010
Chambré Public Affairs in association with Disability Action’s Centre on Human Rights for People with Disabilities is organising:
A Seminar for Advocates
25 August 2010
If you are an advocate for people with disabilities, have you considered the impact of the Mental Capacity and Mental Health Law Reform on your work?
Do you work with young people? Free training is still available on money management for youth practitioners.
29 July 2010
Young people and Money is a FREE, one day training course delivered in Northern Ireland by Citizens Advice that gives financial capability training to those working with ‘NEET’ young people.
New dates available for 'Understanding the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (OCN Level 2)'
29 July 2010
Are you interested in finding out more about the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities and how it will help people with disabilities living in Northern Ireland?
Venture Outdoors this Summer
26 July 2010
A list of the top 8 outdoor activities and events happening across Northern Ireland this summer.
A budget to protect the most vulnerable?
22 July 2010
A paper has been developed by Disability Action outlining its position on the emergency budget published in June 2010 and presenting the views of disabled people who will be directly affected.
Participants needed for Pilot Products Working Group
09 July 2010
Disability Action's Housing Project is currently looking for disabled people and carers to take part in a pilot Products Working Group.
Action Cancer Special Community Breast Screening Clinics
28 June 2010
Action Cancer has developed a special programme of clinics targeted at groups of people who have more difficulty in accessing screening services than others.
Disability Action Statement on June 2010 Budget
23 June 2010
A budget to ensure the most vulnerable are protected?
SCARO Training launch Theory Test DVD with full British Sign Language translation
08 June 2010
Produced under a BSL Education Licence and crown copyright, the twin DVD is presented by deaf people for the deaf community and includes the information needed to pass the Driving Theory Test.
New Debt Advice website empowering the people of Northern Ireland
08 June 2010
Advice NI has launched a new Debt Action NI website.
Southern Trust sets up Forum for People with Disabilities
28 May 2010
As part of its personal and public involvement strategy, the Southern Health Trust has worked in partnership with Disability Action to develop an Engagement Programme, which aims to give people with physical and sensory disabilities living in the Southern Trust area a say on how Health and Social Care services are delivered.
Sight guide support at Royal Victoria Hospital
06 May 2010
Two initiatives have recently been introduced at the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH), to help people with sight loss access their outpatient's clinic or ward.
It's in your hands - A Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland
15 February 2010
A Bill of Rights will put people first! It will guarantee better protection under the law for everyone in Northern Ireland and will make the government accountable for any failure to protect your rights.
Healthier Lives for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People Project
15 February 2010
This 5 year Big Lottery funded project, is lead by RNID and partnered by EGSA and the Employers Forum for Disability. All the local Health Trusts are also supporting the work.
Almost 8 Million Adults Struggle To Access Web Sites - How To Ensure Your Web Site Meets Accessibility Guidelines
19 January 2010
Public sector and corporate Web sites could be turning away almost 8 million people (17%) if they fail to meet the latest accessibility guidelines.
New Warm Homes Scheme launched
06 November 2009
The Warm Homes scheme provides a grant to make your home warmer, healthier and more energy efficient.
Luminous Soul: Dance Project for Disabled People
05 November 2009
Open Arts has a new project for all disabled people with an interest in dance.
Autism 2010 - An International Conference
07 September 2009
Autism 2010 is an international conference organized by Autism NI and taking place in Belfast Northern Ireland on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 June 2010.
Paralympic Opening Ceremony, just three years away
04 September 2009
Sports Minister Nelson McCausland is today marking the three year countdown to the 2012 Paralympic Games in London.
National Museums Northern Ireland
03 September 2009
“Rhythms of the Year” Photographic Project
Parents of children with disabilities can now access information on toys, games and equipment for sensory stimulation
12 August 2009
National charity the Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) has added a new section to its website ‘Living made easy for children’ that provides information and impartial advice on toys, games and equipment for sensory stimulation for families with children with disabilities.
Belfast City Centre Access and Mobility Study
12 August 2009
The Department for Social Development (DSD) and the Department for Regional Development (DRD) have released the draft consultant’s study report on ‘Access and Mobility to Belfast City Centre’.
Consumer Council Helping Consumers Keep Their Money Safe
11 August 2009
The Consumer Council is today launching ‘Safer Ways to Pay’, a guide to help consumers keep their money, paid out in deposits and pre-payments, safe in the event of a business going bust. The guide aims to provide consumers with the information they need to shop with confidence and ensure they are protecting their hard earned cash when buying big items such as furniture or saving money with savings clubs.
Location of security search area Belfast International Airport – Advice to passengers
03 August 2009
FromTuesday 28th July 2009 the central security search area will move from its current location to the top of the moving walkway.
