Disability Action and Disabled People Celebrate the Life and Achievements of Monica Wilson with Deep Regret

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Disability Action and Disabled People Celebrate the Life and Achievements of Monica Wilson with Deep Regret

Disability Action and Disabled People Celebrate the Life and Achievements of Monica Wilson with Deep Regret Read more

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

Disability Action announce Andrea Brown as new Chief Executive Officer

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

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

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

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

Disabled People’s Organisations Covid-19 Emergency Fund

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

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

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

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Join Our Team as an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and Make a Difference!

Delivering driving lessons for people with disabilities throughout Northern Ireland. To run theory courses for people with learning disabilities and to provide regular and ongoing information sessions for a range of external stakeholders.
The Civic Initiative

The Civic Initiative is examining socioeconomic rights under the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland. They have four stages of public participation and offer travel reimbursement for those in the Republic of Ireland border counties. The project covers various topics and is funded by the International Fund for Ireland.
New research reveals the drivers of hunger and food bank use among disabled people

A new study commissioned by the Trussell Trust, and conducted by the Scottish Centre for Social Research, has provided information about the drivers of hunger among disabled people and the reasons behind the significant overrepresentation of disabled people referred to food banks.
Reclaiming Independence and Dreams: Nuala's Driving Journey with Disability Action

Nuala, after a 25-year driving hiatus due to a medical condition, has found hope and independence with Disability Action. Thanks to a successful assessment by Andrew Swain, she's set to learn to drive with an automatic transmission. Nuala's joy is immeasurable, driven by her desire to take her grandchildren on adventures, especially to their beloved family caravan. Disability Action has paved the way for her dreams to come true.

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