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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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Impact Measurement Officer (Ref IMOD19)

The Impact Measurement Officer will be responsible for capturing the outputs, outcomes and impact of the 32 research and pilot projects funded by DRILL; supporting DRILL in the most effective use of the research and pilot evidence.

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All the latest roles in the DA family, will be advertised here

New Year Resolution 2019 - Positive Action in Employing People with Disabilities

A new five step recruitment guide has been launched by Disability Action and the Northern Ireland Union of Supported Employment. The resource ‘Employing People with Disabilities: A Positive Action Guide for Employers’ has been designed to help employers to match the right people with the right jobs, achieving positive outcomes for everyone.

The Disability Talk Show: Imagine Festival of Ideas

Wednesday 27 March 2019. The ‘Is It Me?” Research Project is taking part in this year’s Imagine Festival of ideas! We are hosting The Disability Talk Show: Disabled people with attitudes talking about the attitudes towards them.

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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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