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If you would like to book a session for your group please fill out the workshop request in the link below. consult.nia-yourassembly.org…
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Did You Know? 🏛️ 30 years ago the chamber used by today's Assembly was badly damaged in a fire. This is the story about what happened and how it was restored. 🎟️ Book your free visit at lk.cmte.fyi/jTYa
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Thanks to @UniteunionNI for attending our ‘Assembly Explained’ workshop today. We covered: •elections/voting •the difference between the Assembly and the Executive, •ways to get involved/have your say. For more info on booking a free workshop, visit: consult.nia-yourassembly.org…
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Did you know that we issue a regular newsletter with info on our events and workshops, as well as details of committee consultations and calls for evidence? You can sign up to receive it here: consult.nia-yourassembly.org…

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Thanks @joanne_sansome 📩
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Here's some of our fantastic speakers from Friday's event summing up why it's so important to have the Disabled People's Parliament - a platform for disabled people to raise issues and highlight the need for change. ⬇️
"It was just great to come together as a collective voice" 📣 - participants in the Disabled People's Parliament explain how it helps them have their say on important issues.
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For anyone who missed the Disabled People's Parliament on Friday, you can now watch the recording via the link below. youtube.com/live/oYkAeYR1KNk… The video includes BSL and ISL interpretation, with optional subtitles/closed captions available.
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Thank you @DannyDonnelly1 for your statement today on the Disabled People's Parliament. The recording of the Parliament is available to watch via the link below: youtube.com/live/oYkAeYR1KNk…
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For anyone who missed the Disabled People's Parliament on Friday, you can now watch the recording via the link below. youtube.com/live/oYkAeYR1KNk… The video has BSL and ISL signers and subtitles/closed cations can be turned on.
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It was a pleasure to have been invited to observe yesterday’s Disabled People’s Parliament. Thank you to all of the participants for your powerful contributions. Thank you also for the many positive references to the Independent Living Fund. @ILFScotland.
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has attended the Disabled People’s Parliament in the NI Assembly. The Parliament provides participants with the opportunity to share their lived experiences and raise a series of issues that they are concerned about, directly with Ministers and MLAs. More: infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/new…
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There were unusual scenes in the Stormont chamber this afternoon... everyone was agreeing. There was even a round of applause at the end. It was a meeting of the Disabled People's Parliament and some Executive Ministers attended. Our community correspondent Mark Simpson reports.
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It’s a real privilege to be at the 2025 #DisabledPeoplesParliament in Stormont today. It’s important that we hear from experts in disability and that’s people with lived experience to ensure that deaf and disabled people are fully involved in decisions that affect them.
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He did it! Proud beyond words. Caleb spoke for all Caleb’s Cause young people and their families. #CalebsCauseNI #Hope #NeverGiveUp @moneillsf @little_pengelly @mikenesbittni @CArchibald_SF @nichildcom @niexecutive
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The #DisabledPeoplesParliament 2025 @niassembly Thank you to @mikenesbittni & @gordonlyons1 for providing us with their initial ministerial responses… we will be following up! And to @DannyDonnelly1 @Kelmba @PMcReynoldsMLA @LizKimminsSF & @AutismReviewer for their support 💜👏
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This was a fantastic event. The voices heard today at Stormont were experts who live with disability every day. We need to listen to them and deliver the changes necessary to make our transport, hospitals, schools, streets etc… more inclusive and accessible to everyone.
Today we hosted the Disabled People's Parliament here at Parliament Buildings. This unique sitting of the Assembly, which brought together individuals and representatives from a range of organisations, served as a powerful platform for sharing the real, lived experiences of Deaf and disabled people in Northern Ireland, scrutinising the impact of current policies, and calling for meaningful change. Northern Ireland Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots MLA said: "The Disabled People's Parliament was important for direct democratic engagement. The motion set out the expectation that public policy must be measured by how well it serves the people it is designed for. “We look forward to receiving the recommendations and encourage Ministers and Departments to consider them to seek to make everyday life work better for everyone."
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Smiles in the Stormont chamber. And polite debate. Brought today by the Disabled People's Parliament @niassembly @joanne_sansome @gordonlyons1 @CalebsCauseNI ☀️
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We had a brilliant day supporting the Disabled People’s Parliament with amazing speakers from @Mencap_NI @CalebsCauseNI @AdaptNI @disabilityni @RNIBNI @cfilni Thanks to @mikenesbittni @gordonlyons1 @DannyDonnelly1 @Kelmba @PMcReynoldsMLA @healthdpt @CommunitiesNI for joining us.
Today we hosted the Disabled People's Parliament here at Parliament Buildings. This unique sitting of the Assembly, which brought together individuals and representatives from a range of organisations, served as a powerful platform for sharing the real, lived experiences of Deaf and disabled people in Northern Ireland, scrutinising the impact of current policies, and calling for meaningful change. Northern Ireland Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots MLA said: "The Disabled People's Parliament was important for direct democratic engagement. The motion set out the expectation that public policy must be measured by how well it serves the people it is designed for. “We look forward to receiving the recommendations and encourage Ministers and Departments to consider them to seek to make everyday life work better for everyone."
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We really enjoyed being part of this event and promoting our free ‘Assembly Explained’ workshops. Open to community organisations, the workshops explain how the Assembly works and the many ways you can get involved and have your say. More info: consult.nia-yourassembly.org…

📽️ The Northern Ireland Assembly's Participation and Outreach team was delighted take part in a Men's Shed event today at 2 Royal Avenue, meeting the public and other stallholders to tell them about our work.
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We had a great view from our marquee of the spectacular #BelfastMela parade today. Thanks to the hundreds of people who visited our Outreach Team to learn about the @niassembly We hope to see many of you on a tour of Parliament Buildings, or on one of our group workshops, soon.
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GP Access in Northern Ireland. 🩺👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️😷 What's your experience? The Public Accounts Committee is holding an inquiry into accessing GP services in NI. Get involved and have your say in the survey linked below ⬇️.
Have you experienced a delay in getting medical help due to challenges accessing your local GP? What are your views on video appointments rather than seeing your doctor face to face? Tell us what you think about these and other areas via our survey: lk.cmte.fyi/accesstogps
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