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# disabilities - Saturday 11 January, 2020
'We need shows like Fair City to star people with disabilities and reflect the world we live in'
The short film Aretha stars young actress Orla Casey, who has been acting since she was in primary school.
# disabilities - Thursday 14 November, 2019
Irish Wheelchair Association to redeploy workers at closed disability resort 'where possible'
Protests have taken place after the closure of the centre was annonuced last week.
# disabilities - Tuesday 3 September, 2019
'They feel there's an unreasonable effort to control them': Watchdog concern over HSE treatment of people with disabilities
In 2018, 206 complaints or concerns were received by Confidential Recipient for Vulnerable Persons.
# disabilities - Tuesday 6 August, 2019
HSE saving measures to target older people and those with disabilities 'in order to break even'
The HSE boss has denied it is undertaking any cost-cutting measures.
# disabilities - Thursday 28 March, 2019
Donald Trump rows back on decision to cut Special Olympics funding by $18m
“I’ve been to the Special Olympics, I think it’s incredible,” he told reporters.
# disabilities - Thursday 27 December, 2018
Hunger Games meets X Factor: Play highlights how people who are 'different' are treated in a post-Trump world
The piece is devised and performed by an ensemble of actors with intellectual disabilities, reflecting satirically on the rise of right-wing authoritarianism.
# disabilities - Monday 3 September, 2018
Peacekeeping and disabilites on the agenda as Sean Gallagher to formally begin presidential campaign
The businessman announced last week that he would contest the presidential race again following weeks of speculation.
# disabilities - Sunday 5 August, 2018
A card-based system has created more awareness for disabled people in the UK - could it work here?
The JAM card has proven such a success in Northern Ireland that activists are calling for its introduction here.
# disabilities - Sunday 22 April, 2018
'People with disabilities are represented as one-dimensional, that they're happy all the time'
A new podcast is giving people with disabilities a platform to share their stories.
# disabilities - Sunday 25 February, 2018
'We'd given up hope': One year later, Kerry parents finally given full-time respite service for adult children
There has been no full-time respite service available in Kerry for around a year.
# disabilities - Wednesday 31 January, 2018
'Significant gap': Lone parents and those with disabilities among the most deprived in Ireland
Lone parents and adults with a disability were worse off than other people of the same age.
# disabilities - Tuesday 30 January, 2018
'A watershed moment': Resolution to ratify UN disabilities convention to go before the Dáil
Ireland is the only EU country that has yet to ratify the Convention.
# disabilities - Monday 1 January, 2018
After 10 years, Ireland is to finally ratify UN Convention on rights of people with disabilities
A Dáil vote on the issue is expected in February.
# disabilities - Tuesday 5 December, 2017
Minister to ask Cabinet to ratify disabilities legislation by end of December
The Independent Alliance’s Finian McGrath will look for his Cabinet colleagues to support his draft legislation today.
# disabilities - Saturday 2 December, 2017
'So many venues' wheelchair bathrooms won’t have sanitary bins, soap, or mirrors - they barely have a working lock'
Going to gigs or performances when you have a disability shouldn’t be a stressful experience. We find out more at the launch of Arts and Disability Ireland’s latest strategy.
# disabilities - Thursday 23 November, 2017
Rehab Group to drop its name and spend up to €40,000 on rebranding
“To put it simply, we are not in the business of ‘rehabilitation’. We are in the business of changing hearts and minds around disability.”
# disabilities - Wednesday 22 November, 2017
DART pilot project to reduce advance notice for disabled passengers from 24 to four hours
Shane Ross has said the 24-hour travel notice period disabled passengers must give Irish Rail is ‘unacceptable’.
# disabilities - Thursday 2 November, 2017
Dublin City has the highest percentage of unhealthy people in Ireland
Just 82.8% of people in Dublin City said their health was good.
# disabilities - Friday 6 October, 2017
'High-risk' physical and chemical restraint still in use at Limerick care centre
Hiqa said that the procedures at a daughters of Charity care centre continued to present “a risk to residents’ health and safety”.
# disabilities - Tuesday 26 September, 2017
Epilepsy drug which has left 400 Irish children with disabilities to come under EU review today
An Irish woman whose three children have disabilities will give evidence at a public hearing today.
# disabilities - Friday 4 August, 2017
'Crying and shivering': Residents and staff at disability care centre describe fear and vulnerability
A report on this centre in Limerick is one of 22 Hiqa inspections that were published today.
# disabilities - Friday 21 July, 2017
'I just felt really embarrassed': Calls to end Irish Rail 24 hour notice for people with disabilities
Earlier this month, a wheelchair user had to wait 15 minutes for Irish Rail to help her exit a train.
# disabilities - Monday 19 June, 2017
Hoax statement made by Dublin Lord Mayor to raise disability awareness
Dublin City Council released a false statement suggesting people with disabilities may be allowed use cycle lanes.
# disabilities - Wednesday 7 June, 2017
Four directors prosecuted for 'culture of abuse' at UK care centres
People with significant learning disabilities were detained in seclusion rooms which had no heating or toilet facilities.
# disabilities - Monday 29 May, 2017
The government is giving almost €60 million towards home improvements for older people
The Housing Adaptation Grant scheme provides aid for older people and people with disabilities.
# disabilities - Thursday 25 May, 2017
'Huge concerns' over future of disability service in Kilkenny
The centre at Ballytobin is to be transferred to the HSE.
# disabilities - Monday 15 May, 2017
Decriminalisation of people with intellectual disabilities having sex welcomed
Instead, the status of a ‘protected person’ will be created for people who can’t give consent.
# disabilities - Tuesday 2 May, 2017
Three year campaign results in 33,000 children with disabilities getting full medical cards
Children who receive the Domiciliary Care Allowance are now eligible for a full medical card.
# disabilities - Monday 24 April, 2017
Tributes paid to 'fearless and brilliant campaigner' Donal Toolan
President Michael D Higgins said Toolan was “a deeply committed advocate for legislation on disability rights”.
# disabilities - Thursday 9 March, 2017
85% jump in number of complaints received about HSE care of vulnerable adults
A cost-saving decision to move people with severe intellectual disabilities away from their long-term home was overturned.
# disabilities - Friday 9 September, 2016
Everyone's talking about this very naughty new Maltesers ad
“He wasn’t complaining.”
# disabilities - Tuesday 5 July, 2016
750,000 people are living in poverty in Ireland - on under €218 a week
New figures released by Social Justice Ireland today show 100,000 more people are in poverty than at the start of the recession.
# disabilities - Saturday 14 May, 2016
Brendan O'Connor: Children with disabilities are not taken care of in Ireland
The RTÉ presenter gave an impassioned interview on The Late Late Show last night.
# disabilities - Friday 13 May, 2016
Finian McGrath says that he WILL pay his water charges
The junior minister had previously said that he would not pay.
# disabilities - Tuesday 29 March, 2016
Troubled Rehab and CRC lottery takes first, faltering step towards recovery
The Care Trust, affected by its parent charities’ scandals, is back in the black – but all is not as it seems.
# disabilities - Thursday 31 December, 2015
Today is D-day for all public buildings to be made accessible for those with disabilities
But have all our public buildings made the deadline?
# disabilities - Monday 26 October, 2015
Here's why everyone is praising this supermarket's Halloween ad
Well done, Target.
# disabilities - Saturday 3 October, 2015
'David is 22, he has a college degree and is a wheelchair user. All he wants is a job'
For those with a disability, having a job would do wonders for thier sense of participation and her self-respect. It would also help pay the bills, writes John Dolan who says the governments new plan needs substance not spin.
# disabilities - Monday 28 September, 2015
'My son will never live independently. I fear for his future when I'm dead'
Dr Tom Clonan, a security analyst and former army captain, is running for the Seanad.
# disabilities - Wednesday 26 August, 2015
French woman gets €200/week disability allowance for controversial 'gadget allergy'
Marine Richard has a condition known as Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity.
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Poll: Will you watch a religious service online over Easter?
PEOPLE AROUND IRELAND are staying at home as much as possible, bar essential workers, or cocooning if necessary due to official guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19.
Many people who planned to attend religious services to mark Easter over the coming days will be unable to do so as a result of the restrictions.
A number of places of worship have started to stream masses or other services online in recent weeks so people can pray remotely with their community if they so wish.
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Wellness Wednesday: Mother Nature can help us cope with Covid-19 confinement. Time to walk, look and meditate!
By Gerry Raftery
Mindfulness teacher Gerry Raftery says Spring brings us much-needed stillness and simplicity.
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