National support organisation for voluntary #disability groups. RT is not necessarily an endorsement. Also at https://xitter.cf/t.co/iPZEFe7kHT and https://xitter.cf/t.co/26aVnTTvCY

Ireland
Joined October 2013
DFI, partnering with the Irish Wheelchair Association, is delighted to have been awarded funding under the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission’s (IHREC) Grants Scheme 2026–2027 to examine the experiences of people with disabiliies in accessing housing across Ireland. #DFI
209
Finding the right home and support can make all the difference. Ciara shares her experience of accessing social housing in this engaging video from the Housing Agency’s Home and Supports Hub. Watch her story: homeandsupportshub.ie/ciaras…
1
1
164
10 years on, we remember Martin Naughton, a pioneering campaigner who transformed disability rights in Ireland. His legacy of independence, dignity, choice and inclusion lives on. #dfi #disabilityrights
1
3
9
377
Elaine Teague, CEO Disability Federation of Ireland reflects on Budget 2027. hashtag#dfi hashtag#Budget2027 hashtag#DisabilityRights hashtag#DisabilityServices
1
1
2
154
Two events marking the UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Dublin, Wed, 14 Oct. Galway, Fri, 16 Oct. These events will bring important voices together to discuss poverty and the experiences of those affected. #EndPoverty #EradicatePoverty
2
3
212
Conor McAuley, Disability Activist, was interviewed on RTE during today's #Budget2027 programme on how the €500 Cost of Disability payment falls far short of the weekly costs disabled people face
5
13
914
Govt needs to clarify what is included in the 489 residential care packages announced, including how many will provide new placements, what other forms of support are covered and how many people currently waiting for residential services are expected to benefit? #Budget2027
1
2
617
The State has a payment named for the cost of disability. After 20 years of campaigning, that principle has been won. But €500 a year is less than €10 a week. It covers less than 5% of the lowest estimate of the extra costs disabled people face. #Budget2027
2
16
40
2,523
A Cost of Disability payment should recognise the additional costs of disability, not the welfare status of the individual. Welfare increases help people with cost of living. Cost of Disability comes on top of that. 2 different problems and need 2 different responses. #Budget2027
10
44
2,491
While Simon Harris did say there would be a programme to investigate the barriers to employment for people with disabilities, no details or funding for the programme was offered. #dfi
1
1
3
574
Budget 2027 is announced today. Disabled people need: → A recurring Cost of Disability payment (€55/week, interim) → Higher social protection rates → Sustainable funding for the sector → Action on health, transport and housing. The least disabled people can expect.
2
2
6
709
Congratulations to Disability Support Europe on the launch of its new name and identity. As a proud Irish member, DFI looks forward to continuing our collaboration with colleagues across Europe to advance the rights, inclusion and participation of people with disabilities.
1
3
301
The Disability Act 2005 is now 20 years old. The review is an opportunity to consider how the Act is working today, and what needs to change. Consultation closes 9 Oct. Have your say: gov.ie/en/department-of-chil…
1
1
264
You can't run a household on a Christmas bonus. And you can't meet the cost of disability with a once-a-year payment. Reports say tomorrow's Budget will bring a single lump sum. A one-off is a bonus, not an income. These costs recur every week Read more: rebrand.ly/9j23yyk
2
11
16
859
Most disability organisations only know their budget 12 months at a time. Annual funding cycles make it difficult to plan, invest, or retain staff and services that support disabled people are strained. Budget 2027: introduce multi-annual funding. Read: rebrand.ly/9j23yyk
1
1
5
181