(Bill 57 of 2023) https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/bills/bill/2023/57/ Bill entitled an Act to amend the Disability Act 2005 and the Equal Status Act 2000 and to provide for related matters. Sponsored by: Tom Clonan; David P.B. Norris; Fintan Warfield; Frances Black; Lynn Boylan; Annie Hoey; Mark Wall; Niall Ó Donnghaile; Paul Gavan; Lynn Ruane; Alice-Mary Higgins; Victor Boyhan; Michael McDowell; Sharon Keogan; Rónán Mullen; Gerard P. Craughwell; Vincent P. Martin; Marie Sherlock; Eileen Flynn This Bill hasContinue reading “Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023 (Law)”
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Government to scrap Green Paper on disability reform following backlash from activists
the Journal https://www.thejournal.ie/government-scrapping-disability-green-paper-6353319-Apr2024/ THE GOVERNMENT IS scrapping its Green Paper on Disability Reform following criticism from politicians and activists. The proposals in the paper included a new tiered system for Disability Allowance and would link level of payments to a determination on capacity to work and the nature of the disability…
Special schools in crisis: Investigation reveals hundreds of children without places as demand for spots soars
Elderly Dublin woman vows to protest over no-warning respite cuts
Dublin Gazette, May 2024https://dublingazette.com/dublinlocalmatters/news/protest-over-warning-respite-cuts-338765/
HSE approach to disability tests for children is ‘incentivising’ parents to sue, says judge
Irish Independent 4/5/24 HSE failings are effectively encouraging parents of children with disabilities to sue for access to services and leaving the taxpayer with considerable legal bills, the High Court has found…. https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/hse-approach-to-disability-tests-for-children-is-incentivising-parents-to-sue-says-judge/a205194732.html
Man with Down syndrome brings (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown) council to court over housing assessment
BreakingNews.ie4/5/24 A 40-year-old man with Down syndrome who wants to live independently has brought a High Court challenge aimed at compelling Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to assess his suitability for social housing…. https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/man-with-down-syndrome-brings-council-to-court-over-housing-assessment-1619328.html
Support Disability Bill 2023 – FUSS
This Bill is due before the Seanad by end of April. It will need significant government support to pass into stage 4. Let your local representatives know how important this is to you and yours. https://www.fussireland.com/post/support-disability-bill-2023 Letter template to send to your TDs and Senators Please Edit this draft to suit your circumstance: Subject: SupportContinue reading “Support Disability Bill 2023 – FUSS”
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More than a Disability: Recent Shifts in Societal Perceptions of Disability
The McGill International Review 16% ….more attention shifted towards individuals with disabilities who make up 16 per cent of the global population. https://www.mironline.ca/more-than-a-disability-recent-shifts-in-societal-perceptions-of-disability/ By Greta Gustafson On Apr 10, 2024 https://www.disabilityvictory.org
April – Autism Awareness Month
Every April Autism Speaks celebrates World Autism Month beginning with United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. Today, misconceptions of autism and the frequency in which people are excluded, threaten access to the vital information, resources and support autistic people and their families need. AsIAm AsIAm is Ireland’s Autism charity. We’re here to provide evidence-based advice, resources,Continue reading “April – Autism Awareness Month”
The Disability Fight 