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Sign up to Register of Disability Stakeholders

(14 Apr 2010)

A Register of Disabillity Stakeholders has been developed by the National Federation of Voluntary Bodies.


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All we want to say: on the NTL digital network!!!

(01 Feb 2010)

'All we want to say' is the first national inclusive research project conducted in Ireland. This project aimed to find out what life is like for people with intellectual disabilities in Ireland and how their lives could be better. You can now see for yourself how this was done by tuning into channel 802 on the NTL digital network!

Project IRIS (Inclusive Research in Irish Schools)

(08 Dec 2009)

Project IRIS (Inclusive Research in Irish Schools) is a three year longitudinal research project which aims to carry out the most in-depth study of special and inclusive education ever conducted in Ireland.

A school for all: EASPD launches Dublin Manifesto on Inclusive Education

(19 Nov 2009)

On the occasion of last week’s (12-13 November 2009) conference “Salamanca - 15 years on Inclusion – A school for all”, EASPD adopted its manifesto on Inclusive Education, stating that all children and adults have an equal right to high quality and appropriate education in an inclusive environment.

Consultation on the Review of the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Disability Services in Ireland

(13 Nov 2009)

The Office of Disability and Mental Health is currently conducting a Review of the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Disability Services in Ireland in the context of the Government’s Value for Money & Policy Review Initiative 2009-2011. As part of the review process we are conducting this consultation which seeks the views of persons interested in disability services.

Joint National Press Conference in advance of Budget 2010

(14 Oct 2009)

5 largest intellectual disability representative organisations hold joint press conference in advance of Budget 2010

Education cuts could be reversed at no great cost

(09 Oct 2009)

Analysis: Given the priority of Ireland's smart economy, the Green Party may well negotiate a U-turn on the cutbacks, writes Sean Flynn

Call to protect income supports for the disabled

(09 Oct 2009)

The income supports and the services people with disabilities receive must be protected at all costs in the forthcoming budget, the Disability Federation of Ireland said yesterday.

Calling Musicians!

(07 Oct 2009)

The first national photographic exhibition Celebrating Ageing in Persons with Intellectual Disability is now being transferred to DVD and we need your help!


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