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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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Community Navigator x 4 Posts (Ref CNO19)

The Community Navigator will have the responsibility for providing tailored one to one support to people with disabilities to help address their social isolation.

Peer Advocate Coordinator (Ref PACO19)

The Peer Advocate Coordinator will have the responsibility for recruiting, developing, training and supporting a network of volunteer peer advocates to provide ongoing support for disabled people.

Research Coordinator (Ref RCO19)

The Research Coordinator will have the responsibility for instigating and co-ordinating a comprehensive mapping and research process across the ONSIDE Project operating area to establish the scope of services currently available on a cross border bases for people with disabilities to reduce social isolation and improve health and wellbeing. This will be action research, supported by Peer Researchers and the information will be used to populate on online web resource.

Belfast Film Festival

Belfast Film Festival Events at Black Box, Belfast Saturday 13 April at 12.00 noon and Saturday 20 April at 7.00pm

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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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