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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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Meet Ryan McClements

From a Training for Success trainee, Ryan moved into employment with support from WorkableNI and has now moved into open employment with a full time job at Vivoxtra.

Face2Face participants making a difference

Disabled Leaders on our Face2Face programme were in Belfast City Hall today, exploring the efforts being made to demystify getting a public appointment.

Staff charity supports Kanyerere ECD Centre, Tanzania

The Disability Action team love their snacks - so we have a tuck shop, the proceeds of which go directly into the staff charity Disability Aid Abroad.

Job Match's Michael Moore - Engaging with Employers

Meet the Job Match team in our 'Meet the Team' Blog. Michael Moore, , Employment Engagement Officer gives an insight to his job search journey and working day.

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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.

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 and help to find suitable candidates

Looking for and trying to get a new job, from updating CVs to knowing how to prepare for interviews, can be a bit overwhelming. Disability Action's Job Match works with local employers of all sizes, to help disabled people get the new job they are looking for.

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We undertake driving assessments on behalf of Driver Vehicle Agency (DVA), Motability and for private clients.

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