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Light Up Purple or Wear Purple to mark International Day of Disabled People 2021

Light Up Purple or Wear Purple to mark International Day of Disabled People 2021

Support the fight for rights in the context of COVID-19. Read more

Published: 18th November, 2021

Author: Carolyn Lavery

Disability Action announce Andrea Brown as new Chief Executive Officer

Disability Action announce Andrea Brown as new Chief Executive Officer

Responsible for the strategic and operational management of the organisation. Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2021

Author: Carolyn Lavery

Harkin Summit Belfast 2022

Harkin Summit Belfast 2022

Disability Action NI and the Department for Communities are delighted to announce that the Harkin Summit will be hosted in Belfast in June 2022. Read more

Published: 11th December, 2020

Updated: 3rd June, 2021

Author: Carolyn Lavery

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

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

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

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

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

£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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    NIPSO investigation into communication with patients on healthcare waiting lists

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  • New research shows that disability inclusion creates long-term business value

    New research shows that disability inclusion creates long-term business value

    Voya Financial Inc research paper released today at the Harkin Summit Belfast.

  • Harkin Belfast Welcome Reception

    Harkin Belfast Welcome Reception

  • Welcoming members of the Iowa International Centre

    Welcoming members of the Iowa International Centre

    As part of Harkin Belfast.

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    Disability Support Services - Help in training

    Are you aged between 16 and 22 and looking for support in training to achieve your goals? Our team can help!

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    More detail on a driving assessment and what is involved.

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    Workable NI - Support in the workplace

    Are you are about to start a new job? Are you having difficulties in your existing job? If so, we can support both you and your employer through our Workable NI programme.

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    Employment Officer (Job Match) Band 5- £29,973 per annum (Based on Full Time 35 Hours per week, part- time calculated pro-rata) 01/07/2022-31/03/2023

  • Driving Lessons

    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.

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    Job Match - Help to find and stay in paid work

    Providing recruitment support to disabled people.

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