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The Neuro-Mapping Project

Mapping services for people with neurological disabilities / conditions.

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Freedom Tech

Everyone with a disability should have access to affordable technology.

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Wicklow DISC

DFI's partnership with Wicklow County Council.

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Personal Budgets

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

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  1. 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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  2. Think Twice about Building your Employability Skills on Campus!

    Issued: 19 August 2024

    Ahead Ireland is hosting a Virtual Workshop on Employability Skills under their GetAHEAD programme. The workshop is …

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  3. Special Olympics Ireland HQ hosted a groundbreaking health inclusion event

    Issued: 14 August 2024

    Special Olympics Ireland HQ hosted a groundbreaking health inclusion event on 11 July, as the research team for the …

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  4. Galway Centre for Independent Living marks 30th anniversary of service to the people of Galway City and County

    Issued: 7 July 2024

    Over 100 people attended an event to celebrate three decades of service provision by Galway Centre for Independent …

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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.