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£450,000 for 3 new National Lottery funded projects in Northern Ireland led by disabled people

More than £1 million has been awarded to 10 new research and pilot projects across the UK, of which £450,00 has been allocated to 3 projects in Northern Ireland. Read more

Disability Action's Hugh McIlhatton Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award

Northern Ireland's road safety champions were officially recognised for their contribution to helping improve safety in their communities. Read more

Disability Action’s Laura McCartney Awarded MBE in Queens Birthday Honours List

Disability Action’s Assistant Director of Employment Services, Laura McCartney has been awarded an MBE for services to disabled people and their families in Northern Ireland. Read more

New resource highlights the positive impact of The Purple Workforce

Disability Action’s Employment Advocacy Service has launched a new resource: ‘The Purple Workforce: The Impact of Employing Disabled People’. The Quick Guide outlines the positive impact employing disabled people can have on a business. Read more

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One Great Day – Family Fun Day at CastleCourt Belfast

Celebrate the end of the school year at CastleCourt in Belfast City Centre on Saturday 29th June 2019 11am-4pm. Enjoy facepainting, balloon modelling and natural henna body art.

CastleCourt supporting Disability Action in Charity Partnership

CastleCourt Shopping Centre in Belfast city centre has chosen Disability Action NI as their Charity Partner for 2019-2020.

Disabled people research how to protect their well-being and human rights

The DRILL (Disability Research on Independent Living and Learning) Programme, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, has recently awarded £100,000 in funding to Queen’s University Belfast to undertake a piece of research titled ‘Getting Our Voices Heard (GOVH)’.

PIP Information Events in June

You are invited to attend a PIP information event being held in partnership with Disability Action in Belfast, Derry, Enniskillen and Newry in June.

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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.

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!

Driving Assessment

More detail on a driving assessment and what is involved.

Disability Exhibition 2018

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

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.

Help to find work

We know it can be a bit overwhelming when looking for and trying to get a job – from updating CVs to knowing how to prepare for interviews. We have a project called Job Match who will work one to one with you to help you find and stay in paid work.

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