@DisabilityFed

National support organisation for voluntary #disability groups. RT is not necessarily an endorsement. Also at https://xitter.cf/t.co/iPZEFe7kHT and https://xitter.cf/t.co/26aVnTTvCY

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Siobhan Long (far right), Enable Ire, called for investment in Assistive Technology Passport at today's Conference on Assistive Technology and Accessible Digital Technology – Empowering Participation. #DFI #DisabledRights
Panel of speakers at today's Conference on Assistive Technology and Accessible Digital Technology – Empowering Participation.

ALT Panel of speakers at today's Conference on Assistive Technology and Accessible Digital Technology – Empowering Participation.

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Working disabled people left behind by Cost of Disability Payment
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A group of working disabled people has said that a cost of disability payment should be universal and non-means tested rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/102…

'Slap in the face' to be excluded from disability payment

A group of working disabled people has said that a cost of disability payment should be universal and non-means tested.

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Join us this November for a seminar exploring how we can close the disability employment gap and create a more inclusive labour market for disabled people. The event will examine the barriers disabled people face in accessing and progressing in employment.
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DFI and the Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) invite members to an HSE briefing on the National Neuro-Rehabilitation Strategy. 23 November, 12.30–1.30pm Register: eventbrite.ie/e/dfi-and-nai-… #NeuroRehabilitation

DFI and NAI joint briefing by HSE for members - Neuro Rehab Strategy

To update DFI and NAI members on the status implementation of the National Neuro-Rehabilitation Strategy.

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We are delighted to have been awarded a grant from the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) for a research project on the experiences of people with disabilities in accessing housing, including accessible and affordable housing, in Ireland. This project, run in conjunction with @DisabilityFed, will capture the experiences of people with disabilities in finding a home that is accessible and affordable. We will assess various pathways to housing, including social housing, private rental, and home ownership. As part of the project, we will establish a team that includes people with disabilities to shape the objectives, methodologies, and analysis. We will produce a research paper at the end of the project, and we will hold a seminar to discuss the findings.
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DFI, partnering with the Irish Wheelchair Association, is delighted to have been awarded funding under the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission’s (IHREC) Grants Scheme 2026–2027 to examine the experiences of people with disabiliies in accessing housing across Ireland. #DFI
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How can we better prevent, reduce and report adult abuse? Join the Adult Safeguarding Day 2026 webinar on Thurs 5 Nov, 2–3.30pm, ahead of the annual awareness day on 6 Nov. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… #AdultSafeguardingDay #dfi #disabilityrights

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Adult Safeguarding Day 2026 Webinar. After registering,...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Adult Safeguarding Day 2026 Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

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Finding the right home and support can make all the difference. Ciara shares her experience of accessing social housing in this engaging video from the Housing Agency’s Home and Supports Hub. Watch her story: homeandsupportshub.ie/ciaras…

Ciara's Story - Home and Supports Hub

Ciara’s Story “I am going to grow old in this house” Ciara speaking about independent living To see more stories visit Awareness Campaign and Stories.

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10 years on, we remember Martin Naughton, a pioneering campaigner who transformed disability rights in Ireland. His legacy of independence, dignity, choice and inclusion lives on. #dfi #disabilityrights
Martin Naughton, a pioneering campaigner for disability rights, pictured.

ALT Martin Naughton, a pioneering campaigner for disability rights, pictured.

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Elaine Teague, CEO, Disability Federation of Ireland youtu.be/nibOtOpLz5o?si=heuV… via @YouTube

Elaine Teague, CEO, Disability Federation of Ireland

Elaine Teague, CEO, Disability Federation of Ireland, gives her tho...

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Elaine Teague, CEO Disability Federation of Ireland reflects on Budget 2027. hashtag#dfi hashtag#Budget2027 hashtag#DisabilityRights hashtag#DisabilityServices
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Two events marking the UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Dublin, Wed, 14 Oct. Galway, Fri, 16 Oct. These events will bring important voices together to discuss poverty and the experiences of those affected. #EndPoverty #EradicatePoverty
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Conor McAuley, Disability Activist, was interviewed on RTE during today's #Budget2027 programme on how the €500 Cost of Disability payment falls far short of the weekly costs disabled people face
Conor McAuley, Disability Activist, appearing on RTE television

ALT Conor McAuley, Disability Activist, appearing on RTE television

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Govt needs to clarify what is included in the 489 residential care packages announced, including how many will provide new placements, what other forms of support are covered and how many people currently waiting for residential services are expected to benefit? #Budget2027
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The State has a payment named for the cost of disability. After 20 years of campaigning, that principle has been won. But €500 a year is less than €10 a week. It covers less than 5% of the lowest estimate of the extra costs disabled people face. #Budget2027
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A Cost of Disability payment should recognise the additional costs of disability, not the welfare status of the individual. Welfare increases help people with cost of living. Cost of Disability comes on top of that. 2 different problems and need 2 different responses. #Budget2027
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While Simon Harris did say there would be a programme to investigate the barriers to employment for people with disabilities, no details or funding for the programme was offered. #dfi
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Budget 2027 is announced today. Disabled people need: → A recurring Cost of Disability payment (€55/week, interim) → Higher social protection rates → Sustainable funding for the sector → Action on health, transport and housing. The least disabled people can expect.
A Disability Federation of Ireland graphic. The DFI logo sits on a white bar at the top, above a dark green background. The heading reads "Budget 2027: what disabled people need today." Four asks follow, each with a bold headline and a short description: "A recurring Cost of Disability payment — €55 a week as an interim step, not a one-off"; "Higher social protection rates — and a higher income disregard, so work pays"; "Sustainable funding for the sector — full-cost funding and support for auto-enrolment"; "Action on health, transport and housing — the everyday costs disabled people carry." The bottom line reads: "The least disabled people can expect."

ALT A Disability Federation of Ireland graphic. The DFI logo sits on a white bar at the top, above a dark green background. The heading reads "Budget 2027: what disabled people need today." Four asks follow, each with a bold headline and a short description: "A recurring Cost of Disability payment — €55 a week as an interim step, not a one-off"; "Higher social protection rates — and a higher income disregard, so work pays"; "Sustainable funding for the sector — full-cost funding and support for auto-enrolment"; "Action on health, transport and housing — the everyday costs disabled people carry." The bottom line reads: "The least disabled people can expect."

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Read our pre-Budget submission here: rebrand.ly/9j23yyk .@MichealMartinTD @SimonHarrisTD @jackfchambers @daracalleary @NormaFoleyTD1 @CarrollJennifer @DarraghOBrienTD

DFI Pre-Budget 2027: The Least We Can Expect

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Congratulations to Disability Support Europe on the launch of its new name and identity. As a proud Irish member, DFI looks forward to continuing our collaboration with colleagues across Europe to advance the rights, inclusion and participation of people with disabilities.
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