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EONI work to ensure that all residents in Northern Ireland are on the electoral register and are able to cast their vote. There are a number of provisions in place to support electors who require additional assistance to cast their vote: Read more
Disability Action's recent sale of an adapted vehicle to Foyle School of Motoring marks a significant stride towards driving inclusivity in the Northwest. Read more
This is a heartwarming success story on what can be achieved when two organisations cared enough to collaborate to help a young person in need. Read more
This blog post addresses the concerning increase in abuse towards staff members on telephone booking lines at Disability Action Transport Service (DATS) and some Rural Partners. It emphasises DATS' commitment to a respectful and safe environment, outlines the types of abuse encountered, and highlights the consequences of such behaviour. The post calls for a collective effort to maintain a respectful and inclusive atmosphere for all. Read more
UK Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations havelaunched a scathing report evaluating the government’s performance seven years on from a United Nations finding of grave and systematic violations of disabled people’s rights due to austerity and welfare reform. Read more
Every household in Northern Ireland is entitled to receive the cost of living payments announced by the UK government. This was originally £400 per household to be paid through your electricity supplier but has now been increased to £600 per household. Because of the lack of an Assembly and Executive at Stormont, a method to get the payment to consumers has not been decided on and it will not be made before January. Read more
Caroline Wheeler discusses her worries in relation to the Cost of Living Crisis as the mother of a disabled child. Read more
Some ratepayers may be able to get a 25 per cent discount in their rates if they’ve suitably changed a property to meet the needs of an adult or child with permanent disabilities who lives in the household. Read more