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Accessible Boating Service Launches at Dún Laoghaire Harbour
Ireland’s first electric wheelchair-accessible boating service has been launched at Dún Laoghaire Harbour. Boathub will enable wheelchair users and people with disabilities to experience the freedom and enjoyment of being on the water through a range of inclusive, bookable boating activities in Ireland’s largest recreational harbour. Full…
Crisis in the Classroom
In this documentary, Eric Roberts investigates Ireland’s growing special education crisis. Meeting families, educators and SNAs across the country, he uncovers the realities behind a system under increasing pressure and asks whether it’s prepared for the growing demand ahead. Eric Roberts: Crisis In The Classroom Monday 28th…
Safeguarding, Care & Autonomy Seminar
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 10 AM – 2 PM.The Mansion House, Dublin. organised by Care Champions. Full details on their Facebook page here. This is an upcoming free seminar focusing on the rights, autonomy, and care of people with disabilities and older people. “Safeguarding, Care and…
Accessible And Inclusive Tourism – Consultation
The Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke, has launched Fáilte Ireland’s ‘Your Voice, Your Journey Visitor Consultation’ to understand visitors’ experiences and expectations of accessible and inclusive tourism in Ireland. The consultation is open until 29th of October 2026.Further information and survey details are available here.
Assessment of Needs (AON) – a quick overview
An Assessment of Needs in Ireland is a process established under the Disability Act 2005. It allows children and young people who may have a disability to be independently assessed to identify their health, educational, and personal care needs, and to determine what services are required to…
The Valuable 500
The Valuable 500 is a global business collective of over 500 companies and partners working together to end disability exclusion. Website Key facts/goals• Placing disability inclusion on board agendas and C-suite planning.• Ensuring people with disabilities appear accurately and authentically in advertising, media, and business practices.• Using…
Online Autism Parenting Summit
October 9 – 12, 2026Visit the website Organised by AutismParentingMagazine.com
Budget ’27 – Cost of Disability payment
The Irish budget is scheduled for 6th October 2026. Today in the Irish Examiner it was reported that the government plans to introduce a cost of disability payment on a phased basis. Read the article. This payment has been campaigned for by a number of organisations including…
Sensinema, inclusive outdoor cinema coming to Dublin
Sensinema, inclusive outdoor cinema coming to Dublin this September. Song of the Sea, Herbert Park, September 12, see link for more info. The Secret of Kells, St Anne’s Park on Saturday, September 26, see link for more info. .all audience members will receive wireless headphones with individually…
How the US hires people with disabilities and spends with disability-owned businesses.
In the United States, there are a few specific federal programs and corporate guidelines that set spending or hiring percentages involving people with disabilities and disability-owned businesses. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOSBs)Under federal contracting laws, the U.S. government sets an annual target to award at least 3% of…
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