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Voting

There are over a million people in Ireland with a disability. This is a very large voting bloc if utilised. Read Inclusion Ireland’s guide to voting Read Irish Independent 9/4/26 “‘They view our children as never being voters, so why look out for them?’ – a father’s fight for more special needs schools” “They viewContinue reading “Voting”

Applying for Housing (supported living) with/for an adult with an intellectual disability In Ireland

Interim Guidance for Families – Until a national system is transparently established, (Before We Die) BWD advises families to formally  document their needs by: 1. Applying to the Local Authority for the Social Housing List (include a HMD1 disability form link).The form will be specific to your local authority (council).Just go to their website and typeContinue reading “Applying for Housing (supported living) with/for an adult with an intellectual disability In Ireland”

Applying for the Disabled Driver (or Passenger) Scheme in Ireland

You will need a Primary Medical Cert. Car Exemption Process Eligible to swap cars every 2 years. Once car is adapted can get VRT & VAT back (up to max value of €16,000 – depends on driver v passenger claim and level of adaptation required). Get VRT at source. Get VAT back from Revenue afterwardsContinue reading “Applying for the Disabled Driver (or Passenger) Scheme in Ireland”

ReNU (RNU4-2-related) Syndrome

ReNU syndrome has been recently (2025) identified as one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental Disorders Worldwide affecting 1 in 20,000/50,000. ReNU Syndrome United (Global) https://www.renusyndrome.org/ ReNU Syndrome UK https://renusyndromeuk.org/ Specific Guide: ReNU Syndrome Information Guide (PDF) ReNU Syndrome Family Connect (Private Group) https://www.facebook.com/groups/rnu42 ReNU Syndrome Public Forum https://www.facebook.com/RNU4.2

Before We Die (BWD) campaign

Next Cabinet Committee on Disability will specifically examine housing for adults with disabilities. This initiative aims to unite local authorities, the HSE, and Section 39 bodies to deliver a “comprehensive response” to families. inclusion_ireland 90% of people with an intellectual disability and their families that we surveyed last year have no meaningful plan for theirContinue reading “Before We Die (BWD) campaign”