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Neurodivergence – The Making of Me
Neurodivergence – TheRTÉ One and RTÉ Player Thursday 12th November at 10:15pm Presenter, Writer & Director: Hannah Daly, a multiply neurodivergent Occupational Therapist specialising in neurodivergence. Documentary exploring the breadth of autism and ADHD in Ireland today. Authored and presented by occupational therapist, Hannah Daly, who was…
What is a JAM card? What is a Lower The Ramp card?
The JAM (Just-A-Minute) card is a discreet tool that allows people with hidden disabilities, neurodiversity, or communication barriers to let retail staff, transport workers, and customer service representatives know that they need extra time or patience without having to explain their condition aloud. More informationoin the JAM…
Suspension of residential placements and enhancements
The letter referenced on RTE News Nov 5th 2026 Colleagues, I am writing in follow up to my correspondence of 13 July 2026 regarding the Enhanced Governance, Financial Control and Breakeven Delivery Framework (CEO Ref: 16491) and the requirements associated with delivery of the Disability Services Breakeven…
Active Disability Conference (Dec 2026)
Active Disability Ireland National Conference 2026: Leading By ExampleWednesday, December 2nd 2026Lyrath Estate, Co. Kilkenny More information on the Active Disability Ireland website.
Have things moved on? (Decongregation)
Examining the lived experience and quality of life of disabled people who continue to live in congregated settings Read the report by the National Adocacy Service (NAS) here. “Advocates demand end to State housing of large groups of people with disabilities”Irish Examiner, 3rd Nov 2026
Supporting the Health & Wellbeing of Adults with Down Syndrome Conference (Nov 2026)
Conference for professionals & caregivers organised by Down Syndrome Ireland13th November 202610am – 4pmAlB Head Office, Dublin 2Book here
The Disability Show (Limerick, Jan 2027)
Thomond Park, LimerickWed 20th January 202710AM – 4 PM This event brings together people living with disabilities, family members, carers, service providers, healthcare professionals, advocacy groups, educators, employers and community organisations for a day focused on inclusion, accessibility, information, support and opportunity. https://www.disabilityshow.ie Reserve your place here
Naidex – National Accessibility Inclusion & Disability Expo (Birmingham, Mar 2027)
Learn. Connect. Celebrate. Experience the UK’s largest inclusive event space this March. Running for over 50 years, Naidex is the most established platform for the disability community. It brings together a powerful community of innovators, care professionals and people with lived experience to connect, share knowledge and…
Digital Accessibility: The Law, the User and the Practical First Steps
Free Live Webinar hosted by Furthr and delivered by Nexus InclusionWhether you’re launching or managing a website, an app or even internal documents, accessibility is now a legal requirement as well as good business. The European Accessibility Act has been in effect since June 2025, and it…
3rd December 2026 – International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Ireland
Proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly, the day aims to promote the rights, dignity, and well-being of persons with disabilities, and to increase awareness of their inclusion in political, social, economic, and cultural life. An estimated 1.3 billion people (about 1 in 6) experience…
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