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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

Published: 18th January, 2018

Updated: 20th February, 2018

Author: Michelle McCoy

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Hugh McIlhatton receiving his lifetime achievement award at Northern Irelands Road Safety awards by Frank Mitchell and Davy Jackson

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

Published: 1st December, 2017

Updated: 15th May, 2019

Author: Michelle McCoy

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Laura McCartney MBE, Assistant Director, Disability Action

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

Published: 17th June, 2017

Updated: 20th February, 2018

Author: Michelle McCoy

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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

Published: 26th April, 2017

Updated: 20th February, 2018

Author: Michelle McCoy

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