Category: News
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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 identified as Autistic and ADHD in her late…
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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 Plan. Recent reviews have identified instances of non-compliance…
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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
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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 explore products and services. Naidex23rd – 24th March…
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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 changes what many businesses selling to EU customers…
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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 significant disability globally. According to the Irish Census…
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The Slightest Touch Movie
The Slightest Touch, a documentary directed by Rachel Fleit, chronicles the 15-year friendship between Colin Farrell and disability rights advocate Emma Fogarty. Fogarty lives with epidermolysis bullosa (EB), an excruciating genetic disorder causing skin to blister and tear easily. It premieres November 25 on HBO Max. Watch the trailer. Read the full story on Irish…
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Supporting the Decision, Choice & Right to Live at Home
Putting the ‘D’ into ADM – Supporting the Decision, Choice & Right to Live at Home. Webinar with The Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) Fri 6 Nov 2026 , 1-2pm Free – Book here Ref: Assisted Decision Making Act
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Every Child Matters Campaign
A nationwide parent-led campaign fighting for better disability services for children and young people across Ireland. Every Child Matters – Disability Services Campaign is sharing a pledge for Ireland’s children with disabilities. We have sent this pledge to every TD and Senator in Ireland, and we are delighted that some representatives have already returned signed…
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What an inclusive school looks like
Watch BBC news visit to Emersons Green Primary School. Rated Exceptional for Inclusion by Ofsted. Ofsted aims to improve lives by raising standards in education and children’s social care