Industrial Tribunals and Fair Employment Tribunal Recruitment competition

Recruitment competition open for non-legal members of the Industrial Tribunals and Fair Employment Tribunal Read more

‘Heartbreaking irresponsibility’ in pandemic political leadership at Covid Inquiry in Belfast

Disability Action Northern Ireland criticise ‘heartbreaking irresponsibility’ in pandemic political leadership at Covid Inquiry in Belfast Read more

Augmented Body, Altered Mind’ as well as the national launch of ‘Divergently Together’

Critically acclaimed artist AlanJames Burns with Creative Ireland and DCU presents an exciting interactive art experience in Cavan this June Read more

Partnership working in the Causeway Coast

Disability Action and McDonald's Coleraine have partnered to promote inclusivity through the Workable NI programme and mental health counseling services. This collaboration led to all seven participants of recent Employment Academies securing tailored positions at McDonald's. The partnership includes Disability Equality Training and wellbeing programs, fostering a supportive workplace culture and demonstrating a commitment to social responsibility through community engagement activities. Read more

A sad farewell to our former Board member and Chair, Ian Elliott.

Today we bid a sad farewell to our former Board member and Chair, Ian Elliott, who has sadly passed away. Read more

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. Read more

Political Crisis Ends Essential Services and Representation of Disabled People

The political crisis in Northern Ireland is causing avoidable harm to disabled people: the austerity budget imposed on Northern Ireland by the UK Government in response to its lack of government has resulted in services and funding for disabled people being slashed. Read more