Disability Federation of Ireland

Read our 2024 Annual Report

A Year of Change, Action and Impact

DFI Member's Self-Advocacy Toolkit

DFI Member's Survey Highlights the Impact and Challenges of Disability Organisations

Bridging the Gap - Local Authorities and Disability Inclusion

Find Out How You Can Help Us Elect Joan Carthy to Seanad Eireann

Over 40% of Elected TDs Have Signed DFI's Disability Pledge

On International Day of People with Disabilities, it’s Time for a Strong Commitment to Disability in Ireland

Calling all candidates to #PrioritiseDisability in this General Election

Coalition call on Taoiseach to address pay and a sustainable service model

We welcome Ireland's accession to the Optional Protocol of the UN CRPD

Our Work

UN CRPD

Policy and Advocacy

Health

Self-Advocacy

Community

Member Engagement

Disability Equality Training

The DFI Podcast

Projects and Partnerships

The Neuro-Mapping Project

Mapping services for people with neurological disabilities / conditions.

Freedom Tech

Everyone with a disability should have access to affordable technology.

Wicklow DISC

DFI's partnership with Wicklow County Council.

Personal Budgets

A user-centred funding model in long-term care and support

Westmeath CIL Celebrates 25 Years of Independent Living
Issued: 20 June 2025
On 16 May, DFI member, Westmeath Centre for Independent Living (CIL) marked its 25th anniversary with a celebration …
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Welcoming Erb's Palsy Ireland: Advocating for Families Affected by Birth-Related Nerve Injuries
Issued: 20 June 2025
We are pleased to announce that Erb's Palsy Ireland has joined the DFI network. Founded in 1998 by Mary and Karel …
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Official opening of inclusive hub for Mayo Autism Camp
Issued: 21 October 2024
Mayo Autism Camp (MAC) opened its inclusive hub on Saturday 19 October on the grounds of Manulla Sporting Club. The hub …
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The Ability Programme
Issued: 22 August 2024
Providing holistic, person-centred Coaching to enable a person to become an independent jobseeker or employee. Funded …
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Disability Facts

One in five people in Ireland reports as having a disability.

Disability affects everyone. 56,000

will be diagnosed with a disability

this year alone.

The additional cost of disability is estimated to be between €8,700 to €12,300 a year.

[Indecon (2021)]

Ireland is at the bottom of the EU

league table in relation to

disability employment rates.

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