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Summer School Programme (July Provision) in disarray

Scheme for children with additional needs is in disarray due to online application problems and reduced staffing allocations ‘We’re a week out from the end of term and still nothing’ – summer school programme debacle causing chaos for families Irish Independent 23 June 2026 Link: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/education/were-a-week-out-from-the-end-of-term-and-still-nothing-summer-school-programme-debacle-causing-chaos-for-families/a/157388068.html

Public consultation to inform the review of the Disability Act 2005

Public consultation to inform the review of the Disability Act 2005 – Deadline 8th June It has been over 20 years since the Disability Act 2005 was updated. The Act is being reviewed in light of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), and of practical experience of its operation.Continue reading “Public consultation to inform the review of the Disability Act 2005”

€750,000 Power to Participate Fund for Disabled Persons’ Organisations launched

The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley and the Minister of State with responsibility for Disability, Emer Higgins have launched a new €750,000 Power to Participate Fund for Disabled Persons’ Organisations and eligible Civil Society Organisations. Power to Participate: Strengthening Stakeholder Engagement Fund 2026 will make individual grants available to organisations that areContinue reading “€750,000 Power to Participate Fund for Disabled Persons’ Organisations launched”

Introducing The ID Zone Podcast

The ID Zone Podcast, created and co-hosted by two mums, Claire and Nessa.  They realised the significant gap in accessible information available to families and carers navigating the intellectual disability world. They went looking for answers and discovered a whole community ready to share. Join Claire and Nessa in conversation with therapists and advocates connectingContinue reading “Introducing The ID Zone Podcast”

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”

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”