Advocacy

Overview of what advocacy is...

Advocacy helps you understand your rights.
Advocacy helps you explore the options available to you.
Advocacy can't and won't tell you what to do, it's your choice.
Advocacy will support you once you make your decision to have your choices listened to.

When and why might you need an advocate?

If you need help understanding your rights and how to access them.
If situation feels out of your control and you need support.
If you don't feel listened to, or you feel that others speak on your behalf without your agreement.

Our Advocacy Service is currently only available to people living in certain areas, or with certain disabilities. Please see the options below. You can also find out about our Employment Advocacy service on this page.

Southern Trust - Learning Disability

Who's it for? Adults with learning disabilities living within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, who need support to help them understand and achieve their rights.Read more

Southern Trust - Physical or Sensory Disability

Who's it for? Adults with physical or sensory disabilities living within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, who need support to help them understand and achieve their rights.Read more

Western Trust - Physical or Sensory Disability

Who's it for? Adults in the Western Trust with a physical disability, a sensory disability, a brain injury, and/or on the Autistic Spectrum Disorder.Read more

Southern Trust: Transitions Advocacy

Who's it for? For younger people living within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, who are going through the transitions process and need support to understand their rights.Read more

Employment Advocacy

We aim to help disabled people who are experiencing difficulties or discrimination in the workplace.Read more

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UN disability rights experts issue new legal guidance

People with disabilities and their representative organizations must participate in public decision-making processes about their own human rights, the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities said today as it issued new legal guidance on the Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Donation in lieu of Corporate Christmas Cards

Would your organisation consider making a donation to Disability Action in lieu of sending Corporate Christmas Cards or Gifts?

Newry, Mourne and Down Cross Border Jobs Fair

Wednesday 17 October 2018. Find job opportunities and improve your employment prospects with practical advice and support

Disability Action Charity Skydive 2018

Experience the thrill and excitement of jumping from a plane at 13,000ft! Dates available in 2018 and 2019 Moonjumpers Centre, Garvagh

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Disability Action Transport Scheme

Do you have difficulty using public transport? Disability Action Transport Scheme (DATS) is a fully accessible mode of transport that will allow you to travel within your local town.

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Senior Management

Our Senior Management Team have a wealth of experience and ensure that the charity's mission, vision and and strategic objectives are met.

Confirmed Exhibitors

Find out about the organisations who will be showcasing their products and services at the Disability Exhibition 2018.

Help with Training

Are you between 16 and 22 and are looking for support in education and training to achieve your goals? Our team can help!

Disability Exhibition 2018

Visitor Information: Opening hours, directions, parking and facilities - all you need to know about visiting the Disability Exhibition 2018.

Driving Assessment

More detail on a driving assessment and what is involved.

Driving Lessons

Learning or re-learning to drive can be a daunting experience but don’t worry, here at Disability Action we have a team of dedicated staff that will support you along every step of the way.