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Inclusion Ireland @InclusionIre

The National Association for People with an Intellectual Disability. A RT/Fav is not necessarily an endorsement. Acc operated Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. CHY No. 7709.

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Inclusion Ireland
@InclusionIre
9 Dec 2024
🗣️Become a member of Inclusion Ireland and strengthen the voices of people with intellectual disabilities and their families. You can join as an individual or group. Find out more and sign up online here: bit.ly/41hTAmg
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DFI@DisabilityFed
2 Dec 2025
Disabled people are €1,400 worse off this year. We cannot wait another day. Budget 2026 cut one-off disability payments with nothing to replace them. Join us from 12.30 on 9 December at Leinster House where we'll be demanding an Emergency Winter Payment. #CostOfDisability
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HSE Dublin and South East@HSEDubSouthEast
17 Nov 2025
The HSE's Safeguarding and Protection team hosted over 200 colleagues from voluntary and community services at the “My Voice, My Choice – Supporting Meaningful Participation in Safeguarding and Self Advocacy” conference last week. Read more bit.ly/4oGz7jH
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HSE National Safeguarding Office@Safeguarding_ie
13 Nov 2025
Powerful presentation by Dervla McDonagh with a call to action for real inclusion and automony @InclusionIre @safeguardingire
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HSE National Safeguarding Office@Safeguarding_ie
13 Nov 2025
Lydia Fisher @InclusionIre on what Safeguarding means in her life. Talking about making Safeguarding inclusive @SafeguardingSe @safeguardingire
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Safeguarding South East Community Healthcare@SafeguardingSe
13 Nov 2025
All ready to kick off “My Voice My Choice” @HSELive @UCC South East Adult Safeguarding conference @InclusionIre
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Safeguarding South East Community Healthcare@SafeguardingSe
13 Nov 2025
Fantastic information stands at our conference today @InclusionIre @CWKKICPOP @SageAdvocacy @gardainfo @AmberRefuge @StCanicesCU, Age Action @AdvocacyIreland , Oasis House @ALONE_IRELAND
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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
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Introducing Inclusion Ireland's Disability Equality and Inclusion Training! We go beyond theory, with two expert trainers, including a co-trainer with an intellectual disability, to share invaluable lived experience. Find out more: inclusionireland.ie/training…
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🤫Something new is coming and we can't wait to share it with you! Get ready to transform your team and your workplace. “Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance” - Verna Myers Watch this space.
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An Coimisiún Toghcháin, The Electoral Commission@ElecCommIRL
13 Oct 2025
Ahead of the Presidential Election on October 24 @eleccommirl has published a new Easy-to-Read guide coproduced with @InclusionIre Available now on our website: cdn.electoralcommission.ie/a… For a physical copy contact operations@electoralcommission.ie
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Our CEO Derval McDonagh was interviewed on @morningireland today about Inclusion Ireland's reaction to Budget 2026. You can listen back to it here: rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22…

Clarity needed on funding for disability services - Inclusion Ireland

Derval McDonagh, CEO of Inclusion Ireland, discusses the package for disability services announced in Budget 2026.

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We welcome the substantial investment in disability services announced in today's Budget. We're now looking forward to the Disability Budget Press Conference at 4:00pm for further details. A full statement from our organisation will be released shortly. #Budget2026
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'I think the Government needs to listen more to people with disabilities. We are always fighting to be heard. We have voices too' #Budget2026 Read more here: irishexaminer.com/opinion/co…

Budget 2026: 'I just want the Government to do better for people with disabilities'

People with intellectual disabilities feel they are very low on the Government's list of priorities

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🗣️ Inclusion Ireland’s statement on Autism misinformation.
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Join us for a day of connection and collaboration! 'Paving our Path Together: A Family Journey of Vision and Legacy' is designed for adults with intellectual disabilities and their families. 🗓️ Oct 4th, 10am-4.30pm 📷 Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone pavingourpath.eventbrite.ie
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Disability Participation News Hub@DisabilityHubIE
21 Sep 2025
Join the Inclusive Living Network and @InclusionIre to explore what it means to build a strong future alongside loved ones. 📅 4th October - 10.00am - 4.30pm 📍 Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone, Westmeath 🔗 Register your place here: eventbrite.ie/e/paving-our-p…
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DFI@DisabilityFed
16 Sep 2025
Derval McDonagh of @InclusionIre challenges the Government to get serious about a step change for disabled people and their families. It’s time for rights, respect, and real solutions. Read the full opinion piece in the Journal: bit.ly/3I2XkRr #DeliverTheStepChange

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⚠️ If you are applying for a place in a special school for next Septemeber 2026/2027 the deadline for applications is 4 months earlier this year. The closing date for making contact with the NCSE is Wednesday 1st of October. thejournal.ie/helen-mcentee-…

Minister for Education urges families to apply for special school places before new deadline

The closing to contact the National Council for Special Education for a school place is 1 October 2025, four months earlier than last year.

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Our CEO Derval McDonagh's opinion piece on @thejournal_ie today. The budget will show if Government is serious about a 'step change' for disabled people. Read more here: thejournal.ie/readme/opinion…

Opinion: The budget will show if Government is serious about a 'step change' for disabled people

Derval McDonagh of Inclusion Ireland says disabled people and their families need real, meaningful solutions instead of the relentless crisis response.

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Join us for a day of connection and collaboration! 'Paving our Path Together: A Family Journey of Vision and Legacy' is designed for adults with intellectual disabilities and their families. 🗓️ Oct 4th, 10am-4.30pm 📍 Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone pavingourpath.eventbrite.ie
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