About us

1 in 5 people in Northern Ireland have a disability

Disability Action are a Northern Ireland charity who work with people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, sensory disabilities, hidden disabilities and mental health disabilities.

Our Vision

A society which is inclusive, adapts to meet the needs of people with disabilities, rather than one that expects them to fit in.

A society that recognises disabled people's right to be different and to live their life in a way which meets their particular needs without prejudice.

Our Mission

Working for the rights of disabled people

Organisational Information

Disability Action (NI) is a registered charity (Charity Reference No. NIC100004), a voluntary organization and a company limited by guarantee (Company No. 19258).

Latest

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.
Current vacancies

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.