http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Wed, 09 May 2012 09:11:39 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/policy-changes.php Ireland Disability News A new study has identified significant gaps in public policy and service delivery for people with disabilities in Northern Ireland. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:55:14 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/policy-changes.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/2011/dublin-convention.php 2011 Health Disability Events On October 20th 2011, the Centre for Disability Law and Policy (NUI Galway) and CBM Ireland in conjunction with Dochas and partners from the disability sector will host a one-day conference. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:21:10 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/2011/dublin-convention.php http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/broadcasts/disability-access-news.php Radio and Television The Father of sons with Autism is trying to make a difference on the airwaves for all people with Disabilities. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:51:08 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/broadcasts/disability-access-news.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/trabasack-launch.php Ireland Disability News Trabasack the innovative new laptray and bag is launching in Dublin this week at the Access Care and Mobility Expo 2011. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:24:30 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/trabasack-launch.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/cancer/late-diagnosis.php Cancer and Tumor Types Late cancer diagnosis in Northern Ireland contributes to hospital deaths despite patient's preference to die at home according to a major report launched at Queen's University Belfast. Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:32:45 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/cancer/late-diagnosis.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/commit.php Ireland Disability News 18.5% of Irish People experience some level of disability... DFI asks for commitment to these people and their families in election manifestos. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:19:31 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/commit.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/supports.php Ireland Disability News Minister for Social Protection, Éamon Ó Cuív, TD, today (28th January 2011) said that people with a disability face "particular challenges in taking up work, training and development opportunities." Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:25:38 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/supports.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/living-allowance.php Ireland Disability News More needs to be done to improve the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) appeals process and to make it less stressful for people appealing a decision. The statement came in a report, issued today by the Northern Ireland Assembly Public Accounts Committee. Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:24:09 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/living-allowance.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/caring-hands.php Ireland Disability News Caring Hands Are Not Alone - new support program for carers of people with arthritis - Arthritis Ireland and Home Instead Senior Care Support Program for Carers. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:34:34 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/caring-hands.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/promethean-teaching.php Ireland Disability News Promethean has announced that it will be the lead sponsor of the first Irish Teaching and Learning Festival in October, which will have a keynote speech by Oscar-winning producer, David Puttnam. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:42:55 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/promethean-teaching.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/genio-trust-grant.php Ireland Disability News Minister for Defense Tony Killeen, T.D., has welcomed the allocation of grant aid, totaling 160,000, awarded by the Genio Trust to support Brothers of Charity Services Clare Ltd. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:42:37 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/genio-trust-grant.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/dfi-pr.php Ireland Disability News “The coverage in today’s Irish Times reporting on the first two and half years of HSE’s recording of complaints in relation to disability services makes for very disturbing reading.” Said John Dolan CEO, DFI. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:40:49 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/dfi-pr.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/cancer-ireland.php Ireland Disability News Survival rates for cancer are continuing to rise even though the number of cases being diagnosed is increasing, an all-Ireland report launched today reveals. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:50:56 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/cancer-ireland.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/scots-irish-drinking.php Ireland Disability News Alcohol-related deaths in England and Wales are twice as high among people born in Scotland or Ireland compared with the rest of the population, a study has shown. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:14:40 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/scots-irish-drinking.php