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NET Emergency COVID-19 funding to Disabled People’s Organisations

NET Emergency COVID-19 funding to Disabled People’s Organisations

National Emergencies Trust and UK coalition of DPOs confirm funding to 98 DPO's across the UK. Read more

Published: 5th November, 2020

Updated: 16th December, 2020

Author: Carolyn Lavery

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Leading disabled charities join forces to provide Tech Empowerment

Leading disabled charities join forces to provide Tech Empowerment

Leonard Cheshire and Disability Action launch partnership to bring digital inclusion to service users Read more

Published: 17th September, 2020

Updated: 3rd November, 2020

Author: Carolyn Lavery

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Disabled People’s Organisations Covid-19 Emergency Fund

Disabled People’s Organisations Covid-19 Emergency Fund

New UK funding programme for Disabled People’s Organisations launching soon Read more

Published: 20th August, 2020

Updated: 3rd November, 2020

Author: Carolyn Lavery

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National Emergencies Trust (NET) announce first new charity partners to enhance support for at risk groups

National Emergencies Trust (NET) announce first new charity partners to enhance support for at risk groups

£12million from NET’s Coronavirus Appeal will fund helplines and other support services to address unmet need among disproportionately impacted groups Read more

Published: 20th August, 2020

Updated: 3rd November, 2020

Author: Carolyn Lavery

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ONSIDE - On the Side of Disabled People

ONSIDE - On the Side of Disabled People

ONSIDE is a new cross border project which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of disabled people living in Northern Ireland and the border regions. Read more

Published: 12th March, 2020

Updated: 3rd November, 2020

Author: Carolyn Lavery

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

£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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Disability Action's Hugh McIlhatton Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award

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

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

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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    Over 16,000 trips delivered throughout N.Ireland in 2020

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    An excellent example of collaboration between Disability Action’s service teams

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