This is a national project established by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to change the way services are provided. There is a partnership approach to the project, with the HSE working with voluntary organisations they fund, like Enable Ireland. It is being organised at national, regional and local level. What
This directory gives details about specialist services for children with a disability and general services for all children. It’s designed to make sure that you clearly understand local services and how to access them: A Guide to Services for Children with Disabilities – Dublin North
People with disabilities have long been excluded from or underrepresented in the workforce based on low expectations and preconceived notions about their capabilities. The signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by President George H.W. Bush in 1990 opened the doors for inclusion and employment for millions of people with
our vision Wellbeing for all. our mission To work together with people living with mental ill health, intellectual disability, autism and addictions to ensure they live with dignity and realise their full potential. To develop a culture of compassion, creating a society free from stigma that focuses on people and
DLF is a national charity providing impartial advice, information and training on independent living since 1969. Since 2014 we have been part of The Shaw Trust Disabled Living Foundation
The National Disability Authority has produced this short online training module to help staff to deal with customers with disabilities. The module is aimed at public sector staff in Ireland. Anybody can do the training module. All you’ll need is a computer with web access, sound output and on average
Staff who have attended disability equality training will be able to interact more confidently and more effectively with people who have disabilities. Remember that staff will need an ongoing programme of disability equality training. Disability equality training courses should be backed up by the development of written policies setting out
Make sure that any information and services that you provide through your websites are accessible to customers with disabilities. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 The best way to make sure that your website is accessible to your customers is to make sure that everything on it has Level AA conformance
Consult customers with disabilities to find out: What information they need from your organisation What formats they need that information in. Use clear, user-focused language. When you’re writing information for customers, try to use words that you would use if you were talking to a customer face-to-face. Don’t assume that your customers will understand the
Get an accessibility expert to audit your building’s accessibility every 3 years, or more regularly if necessary. You could ask a colleague who is very familiar with one of these documents to audit your building’s accessibility, or you could find an expert outside your organisation: Building for Everyone: A Universal Design
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