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National Charity for Deaf & Hard of Hearing People retweeted
We are conducting research on crisis situations experienced by autistic and/or disabled children & young people & their families.
For more information, including about a survey we are running, click here: nda.ie/news/research-into-ch…
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Thank you to @studies_centre for a really interesting & informative day at the ‘Sign languages on the island of Ireland’ conference in Trinity with so many excellent contributors on inspiring work from across the country, north and South, and University of Edinburgh.
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National Charity for Deaf & Hard of Hearing People retweeted
3 Dec 2025
We’re kicking off International Day of Persons with Disabilities with #PurpleLights25 at @gardainfo HQ.
We’ll be lighting up Ireland for the day everywhere from Mansion House to @OireachtasNews to local authorities across the country. Show your support by posting purple.
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National Charity for Deaf & Hard of Hearing People retweeted
Thanks to the many @labour Party reps & delegates who visited us at the Oireachtas Disability Group stand at the Labour Party Conference this weekend to discuss the policies and actions needed to tackle the issues facing disabled people after #Budget2026
ALT Emer Costello and Joan Carthy with Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik with the Oireachtas Disability Group poster with logos of member organisations
ALT Labour TDs Marie Sherlock and Conor Sheehan with Joan Carthy and EmerCostello - holding the Oireachtas Disability Group Poster of member logos
ALT Mark Wall, TD Labour Party Spokesperson on Disability and Cllr Carrie Smith with Joan Carthy and Emer Costello at Labour Party Conference
ALT George Lawlor TD, Labour Party Spokesperson on Employment with Joan Carthy and Emer Costello
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National Charity for Deaf & Hard of Hearing People retweeted
29 Oct 2025
We're incredibly proud of the impact our Disability, Equality and Inclusion Training had at @mrpriceireland!
Achieving true inclusion means building a sustainable, accessible culture.
Huge thanks to Edel McSorley and the Mr Price team for their warm welcome and participation!
📧 training@inclusionireland.ie
ALT An image with the text: Inclusion Ireland’s Disability, Equality and Inclusion Training has made a meaningful impact not just in terms of awareness, but in fostering a genuinely inclusive culture across our stores.
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National Charity for Deaf & Hard of Hearing People retweeted
29 Oct 2025
IHREC has invited six organisations to undertake an equality review on access to their services for Deaf customers who use Irish Sign Language. @IrishDeafSoc
Click link for press release: ihrec.ie/news-press/ihrec-in…
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National Charity for Deaf & Hard of Hearing People retweeted
NDSA would like to thank our outgoing Chairperson, Barry McGinn former CEO of @RehabGroup for his service & wish him well for the future
We are delighted to welcome Dr Karen Foley from @ABIIreland as our new Chair & look forward to building on work to date
ndsa.ie/news-and-views/ndsa-…
ALT Portrait photograph of Barry McGinn
ALT Portrait photo of Dr. Karen Foley
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Yesterday, we joined TDs and Senators at Leinster House to call for a National Hearing Care Plan.
🔹 Over 28,000 people are waiting for HSE audiology services, half of them children.
🔹 300,000 adults in Ireland live with significant hearing loss, which, if unmanaged, increases the risk of cognitive decline, depression and social isolation.
🔹 The current system is unregulated and inequitable, it’s time for change.
We’re urging the Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, to progress the development of the long-overdue National Hearing Care Plan.
👂 Early access to hearing tests and treatment is vital. One in three of us will experience hearing loss. We need to make hearing care accessible for everyone.
#Chime #HearingCareForAll #LeinsterHouse #NationalHearingCarePlan #PublicHealth #Inclusion #HearingLossAwareness
@OireachtasNews @aosnodaigh @SorcaClarke @JohnLahart @GarretKelleher @JenCumminsTD @alankellylabour @patbuckleysfme @BarryHeneghan2 @ShayBrennan @shanemoynihan @AnneRabbitte @ErinMcGreehan @albertdolan_
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The NDA’s public consultation on the Irish Sign Language (ISL) Act has been extended until 26 October 2025!
The consultation invites ISL users and their families to share feedback on access to public services and entitlements through ISL. Your input will help shape the NDA’s report to the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality. 💬🤟
You can take part by:
✅ Completing the online survey for ISL users
✅ Completing the survey for parents/guardians
✅ Sending an ISL video or written submission
Find more information (in English and ISL) on the NDA website: nda.ie/monitoring/irish-sign…
#ChimeIreland #ISLAct #DeafCommunity #Inclusion #Accessibility #HaveYourSay #NDAIreland
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As a member of @NationalDisabi4 we have issued a statement in response to Budget 2026 👇
Read the NDSA statement on Budget 2026 here👇
Budget 2026 provides welcome investment for specialist services and supports, but fails to address the Cost of Disability
ndsa.ie/news-and-views/budge…
#Budget2026 #DisabilityBudget
ALT Pictures of Budget 2026 publications
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Summary of #budget2026 announcements for people with disabilities today:
€3.8 billion for Disability Services & new Unit to review Disability Services Model
Health:
250 new disability residential placements
6,500 new privately funded assessments to reduce delays
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Social welfare:
Double Christmas bonus for long-term SW recipients
€10 increase per week in social welfare payments
Carer's Allowance income disregard increased to €1000 for single person, €2000 per couple
€20 weekly increase in Domiciliary Care (now €380 per month)
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Correction: €20 increase in Domiciliary Care Allowance now €380 per month
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Huge disappointment for many people with disabilities in #budget2026
rte.ie/news/post/104779311 via @rte
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€8 weekly increase in Child Support Payment for children under 12, €16 for children over 12
Housing:
17,000 grants to adapt homes
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National Charity for Deaf & Hard of Hearing People retweeted
Over the past few months the NDSA has been campaigning for a #DisabilityBudget with Ministers & Oireachtas Members from all parties Today we hope to see the commitments made in the Programme for Government delivered for People with Disabilities #Budget2026 ndsa.ie/news-and-views/pre-b…
ALT Photograph of Joan Carthy, Chair of NDSA Committee Sub-Committee and Emer Costello with the MInister for Social Protection Dara Calleary
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Great to launch the first Irish Sign Language videos @DublinZoo yesterday!
Congratulations to @DublinZoo for leading the way in bringing accessibility and inclusion for Deaf and hard of hearing people to public attractions!
Dublin Zoo has begun to offer Irish Sign Language (ISL) interpreted videos for visitors through QR codes
rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/092…
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🦁🐵 What a great day at Dublin Zoo with our Chime clients for the launch of Dublin Zoo’s new ISL service in collaboration with Chime! 💙✨
📍 Signposts are now available at selected animal habitats with QR codes to scan and watch zookeeper talks in Irish Sign Language.
A huge thank you to Dublin Zoo for being so welcoming and accommodating — we’re proud to be part of this step forward in accessibility! 👐
#DeafInclusion #ISL #AccessibilityMatters #ChimeSupports @DublinZoo
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Tune in to @news2dayRTE on @RTEplayer to see a report on Chime and @DublinZoo launch of new Irish Sign Language zookeeper talks and animal descriptions on QR codes!
@FlorenceGOkojie spoke with Chime and Chime clients
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