@Platformselfadv

The National Platform of Self Advocates is an independent advocacy organisation. We speak up for ourselves & our peers

 Carmichael Centre Dublin 7
thenationalplatform.ie
Joined June 2014
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Joe McGrath of the National Platform and Fiona Weldon of @ILMIreland representing the DPO Network at #COSP18 with Niall Brunell of the @DCEDIY1 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1s/k1… Live now.
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Congratulations to Tom Leahy on publishing his book. It cam be purchased at lettertecbookstore.com/produ…
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Take a look at the next instalment of reflections from our Disabled Women & Poverty Event. This time - discussing what makes it harder for disabled women and nonbinary people to access social welfare.
Disability Participation News Hub@DisabilityHubIE7 Dec 2025
🌸 Disabled Women & Poverty Highlights - Part 5 In this highlight we share some responses from the fifth question posed to our participants during our Disabled Women & Poverty event with @DW_Ireland about Access to Social Welfare. Full highlight here: disabilityparticipationnewsh…
[Image description: A graphic with a pink brush-stroke background. In the centre is a cream box with a black hand-stitched border. Text reads: “Disabled Women & Poverty: The Cost of Exclusion – Participant Feedback – Part 5.” Along the bottom are logos for Disability Participation News Hub, Disabled Women Ireland and the Department of Social Protection.]

ALT [Image description: A graphic with a pink brush-stroke background. In the centre is a cream box with a black hand-stitched border. Text reads: “Disabled Women & Poverty: The Cost of Exclusion – Participant Feedback – Part 5.” Along the bottom are logos for Disability Participation News Hub, Disabled Women Ireland and the Department of Social Protection.]

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We are here today in Leinster House with the other members of the DPO Network launching our Co-Creation position paper: dponetwork.ie/publications/#…
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Our members enjoyed their day of filming #uncrpd
Department of Children, Disability and Equality
@DeptCDE4 Sep 2025
Replying to @DeptCDE
In August, we brought them together to work on the production and filming of the campaign. We also asked them what the Strategy meant to them - here's what they had to say. youtu.be/U3bwGtbRlk8
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The National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People sets out a whole-of-Government approach to disability. We will progressively realise the rights of disabled people under the UNCRPD by delivering on commitments under five Pillars -
A man using a wheelchair speaks with a woman seated at a reception desk. The image is overlaid with text reading "Equal Access. Equal Voices. Equal Futures" and the harp logo and branding of the Government of Ireland

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We were very happy to participate in the co-design process
Department of Children, Disability and Equality
@DeptCDE4 Sep 2025
Replying to @DeptCDE
Ms Lianne Quigley of @IrishDeafSoc and Mr Joseph McGrath of @Platformselfadv spoke at the event, which was opened by Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD.
Lianne Quigley from the Irish Deaf Society speaks at the launch of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030. To her right, a large video screen live broadcasts her address for the audience

ALT Lianne Quigley from the Irish Deaf Society speaks at the launch of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030. To her right, a large video screen live broadcasts her address for the audience

Joseph McGrath from the National Platform of Self-Advocates speaks at the launch of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030. To his right, an ISL interpreter is also pictured, and above them a video broadcast of the address is pictured on a large screen

ALT Joseph McGrath from the National Platform of Self-Advocates speaks at the launch of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030. To his right, an ISL interpreter is also pictured, and above them a video broadcast of the address is pictured on a large screen

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking at a Government of Ireland podium during the launch of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030

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Ms Lianne Quigley of @IrishDeafSoc and Mr Joseph McGrath of @Platformselfadv spoke at the event, which was opened by Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD.
Lianne Quigley from the Irish Deaf Society speaks at the launch of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030. To her right, a large video screen live broadcasts her address for the audience

ALT Lianne Quigley from the Irish Deaf Society speaks at the launch of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030. To her right, a large video screen live broadcasts her address for the audience

Joseph McGrath from the National Platform of Self-Advocates speaks at the launch of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030. To his right, an ISL interpreter is also pictured, and above them a video broadcast of the address is pictured on a large screen

ALT Joseph McGrath from the National Platform of Self-Advocates speaks at the launch of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030. To his right, an ISL interpreter is also pictured, and above them a video broadcast of the address is pictured on a large screen

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking at a Government of Ireland podium during the launch of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030

ALT Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking at a Government of Ireland podium during the launch of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030

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National Platform retweeted
Fine Gael@FineGael3 Sep 2025
Fine Gael is committed to improving the lives of disabled people. Today, we have launched a new vision for disability services. The Fine Gael team will work at every level to improve the lives of disabled people.
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We welcome the publication of the new National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025–2030 by @DeptCDE. For more information on the Strategy and to learn more about our involvement in the consultation process, please visit nda.ie/news/nhrs-2025-2030-l…
Image of staff from the NDA at the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025–2030 launch by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality

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Delighted to have been part of the co-design process
Government of Ireland
@GovIE3 Sep 2025
Equal access. Equal voices. Equal futures. It’s not just a line. It’s a plan to make sure nobody’s left behind, spoken for, or held back. Today the Government published the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025–2030: gov.ie/disabilitystrategy

The National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030

Ireland’s plan to advance the realisation of the UNCRPD.

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The new @DeptCDE National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People is available at thenationalplatform.ie/natio…

National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People - National Platform of Self Advocates

The Department of Children Equality and Disability National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People

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Joe McGrath of the National Platform speaking on behalf of the DPO Network at the launch of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People @DeptCDE
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Speaking now at the @DeptCDE launch of the new Human Rights Strategy is @SimonHarrisTD in the Round Room Mansion House
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The National Platform members are attending the launch of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People with @DeptCDE . Taoiseach Michael Martin l delivering the opening address. @SimonHarrisTD #crpd
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National Platform retweeted
Sinéad Gibney@sineadgibney24 Jun 2025
I'm so sad to hear of the death of Jacqui Browne. I had the privilege to work with Jacqui during her time on the Disability Advisory Committee in IHREC. 1/3 irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/…

Irish Thalidomide Association ‘devastated’ by death of Jacqui Browne

Disability activist and thalidomide survivor died at her home in Kerry on Monday

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We at the NDA express our condolences to the family and friends of Jacqui Browne, who sadly passed away earlier this week. Jacqui was a true trailblazer and a passionate advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. May she rest in peace.
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National Platform retweeted
Irish Deaf Society@IrishDeafSoc25 Jun 2025
We are deeply saddened by the passing of disability rights champion Jacqui Browne. A powerful voice for equality and a true friend to IDS and the Deaf community. Her legacy lives on in the work we do. More: deaf.ie ISL Video:vimeo.com/1096311160
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jacqui Browne, a fearless disability rights advocate & powerful voice for inclusion. We were honoured to have her speak at our 2023 Public Lecture. Our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all inspired by her work.
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National Platform retweeted
DFI@DisabilityFed25 Jun 2025
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jacqui Browne, a fearless advocate and lifelong champion for disability rights. Her voice inspired change and her legacy will live on. Rest in peace Jacqui.
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