Change of Date! Webinar – Reducing stress and increasing well-being – how to care for yourself and access psychosocial supports during and after COVID-19. Target Audience – people with disabilities, their families and carers who support them The above webinar originally scheduled for April 23rd will now take place on Friday 14th May at 2pm. This webinar,…
NDA Vocational Rehabilitation Survey 2021
The National Disability Authority (NDA) would like to consult with persons with acquired disability and or long term health conditions about supports for employment on their journey back to work. Through the questions in this survey, the NDA would like to understand people’s views on what the NDA has called ‘An Individuals journey through…
Grow It Forward Campaign
The pandemic has seen a record number of people turn to growing their own food and discovering the joy and pride that brings. The process of seeing a seed turn into a seedling and eventually food you can eat is full of magic and no shortage of optimism. Grow it Forward is all about sharing…
Covid-19: Latest info and updates
Public Health Measures Ireland is at level 5 restrictions. This means everyone is asked to please stay at home, to protect friends, family and the frontline. You can see the measures in place here. COVID-19 Vaccination Programme The vaccination programme continues to be rolled out nationwide, and more than 280,000 vaccines have been administered.…
The National Housing Strategy for Persons with Disabilities 2022-2027: Have Your Say
The National Housing Strategy for People with a Disability (2011-2016 (extended to 2020)) will come to an end this year. A new national strategy is now being developed. The strategy is about facilitating the provision of housing options and related services to disabled people to allow individual choice and support independent living. Do you have…
Press Release: HSE publish their Corporate Plan 2021-2024
HSE Press Release: 2 March 2021 This Plan sets out key actions to improve our health service and public health and well-being The HSE has launched its three-year Corporate Plan. The Plan has been developed by the Board of the HSE, endorsed by the Minister of Health and is based on extensive research and consultation…
Calling All Disabled Activists here is an opportunity to get your voice heard.
ILMI Consultations to respond to the Initial State report to the UNCRPD The Irish State has developed its initial draft report to the UNCRPD. The report is 62 pages long and can be read here: https://www.gov.ie/…/dafb9-draft-initial-report-under…/ The State is asking individuals and organisations to make submissions into its first report by 9th April…
Building the right supports around us within our chosen Communities- by Positive Pathways
Building the right supports around us within our chosen Communities- Reframing our Approach and Mindset to our Recruitment Needs. A Guide from the In Conversation Series, Irish Families Leading Change, Positive Pathways- by Molly O’Keefe This resource addresses the personal support structures we have in our lives. When we think about this we naturally separate…
New Resource launched: MY EMERGENCY SUPPORT PLAN- by Positive Pathways
A Positive Pathways & Inclusive Living Network are proud to present a booklet called: My Emergency Support Plan- Helpful thinks to know when supporting me through a health emergency. This booklet was developed by families for families. The aim is to be a helpful guide to enable families to plan and organise in times of…
REPORT – Evaluation of personalised support and accommodation in disability and mental health services
Download here Context Internationally, increased attention is focused on the provision of personalised supports to people with disabilities and enduring illness. Personalised or individualised supports are those which address the unique needs of the individual focusing on their strengths and abilities, which are chosen by the person and which are delivered in the community fostering…
