I’m on my way to Belfast to present the findings of our research to the DRILL team. For someone who works from bed and hasn’t got out and about much for the past 30 years, this feels momentous. Read more
This reflection highlights the enablement of two self-identified disabled individuals involved with the DRILL funded project ‘Match Me – what works for effective allocations of adapted/ accessible social housing in Scotland’ . Read more
Following the latest visit to Geneva, read the latest update on the examination of the UK's compliance with the UNCRPD. Read more
Sean Fitzsimons is responsible for coordinating Disability Action’s Employment Advocacy Service. He works across Northern Ireland with a wide range of employees and employers. Read more
Guest piece by Michael Farrell, human rights law consultant on the Conference on Using the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Read more
We would like to introduce one of our newest members of the team - Patrick Malone, who has taken on the new role of Public Affairs and Engagement Officer. Below we hear from Patrick on how he has settled in to his new role and the ongoing work. Read more
2016 was a milestone year for Disability Action as the organisation celebrated its 30th anniversary. One person who knows the work of the organisation well is Monica Wilson who began work with DA in 1980! As we begin a new year, Monica reflects on the past 30 years & looks to the future for disabled people in Northern Ireland. Read more
One of Disability Action’s newest projects, Job Match, supports people with disabilities to find and stay in paid work. Supported Employment Officer Maria Annett has been working with a number of participants in an exciting new project at Kilcreggan Urban Farm in Carrickfergus Read more
As a charity, Disability Action uses digital marketing as a cost effective method to promote our services and communicate with disabled people and stakeholders across Northern Ireland. Read more
Tommy Cairns: I have a particular interest when it comes to disability and employment, as I myself am a disabled man who is trying to secure and maintain employment which has proved to be very difficult for me. Read more