Emer Begley

Director of Advocacy at Disability Federation of Ireland. All views my own!

[European Disability Forum @MyEDF]

The @EUCouncil adopted Conclusions on independent living for persons with disabilities.

The Conclusions present a clear diagnosis of the problems but avoid solutions.

It is clear: EU funds must be earmarked and conditional to best practices.

Read: https://t.co/VlVJqWaNvu

[NAS Ireland @AdvocacyIreland]

If you are a person with a disability and have been impacted by the scoping inquiry into historical sexual abuse in schools run by religious orders, you are not alone. For free, confidential and independent advocacy support, call 0818 07 3000 or email [email protected]

[Emer Begley @BegleyEmer]

Day 2 of #COSP17, important themes being discussed - disabled people in areas of conflict, particularly in Gaza. The need for disability inclusion across all policy areas - poverty/financial sustainability, Assistive Tech, LGBTQI+ and more.... #everybodyincluded

[Emer Begley @BegleyEmer]

@Hopper__Louise @DCUPsychology @alzheimersocirl Congratulations @Hopper__Louise very well deserved.

[DFI @DisabilityFed]

We are asking candidates standing in the #EUElections on 7 June to sign our Disability Pledge as disability needs to be made a priority https://t.co/3b3sal5PYL #DisabilityVotesCount @MyEDF

[Emer Begley @BegleyEmer]

Great morning in Galway, with discussions on how to make advocacy real, challenging existing culture and the impact of equality/inclusion. Lovely to meet @DisabilityFed members and disability activists from the West.

[DFI @DisabilityFed]

Our self-advocacy toolkit discussions are underway in Galway #MakingAdvocacyReal #Disability

[Emer Begley @BegleyEmer]

It was great to work with colleagues today from the Oireachtas Disability group at the #FineGael Ard Fheis to advocate for political commitment to disability and champion disability equality @DisabilityFed @NationalDisabi4 @MHReform @NatFedVSP @ILMIreland @InclusionIre

[Emer Begley @BegleyEmer]

I attended the #FineGael Ard fheis today, where @SimonHarrisTD outlined he will establish a Cabinet Committee to make change happen for people with disability. And a commitment, by year end that Ireland will finally ratify the optional protocol of the #uncrpd!! @DisabilityFed

[DFI @DisabilityFed]

Video: @JoannaRMarsden chats to the @Independent_ie about #NeverKnowYourPlace which is Martin Naughton's memoir which she co-wrote and which is available in bookshops on Mon 11 March. She also reads a short excerpt from the book published by @obrienpress https://t.co/7a2GFJPwlF

[Padraig Hannafin @gaelicgunner]

Trying to have a night out for a person in a wheelchair is not easy. Refused service by 2 restaurants in Rathmines. Rang @sushidadublin and was told the accessible area was "needed for takeaway collections". Bags of food prioritised over PWD. @DisabilityFed @struggleiswheel

[DFI @DisabilityFed]

We wanted to share some further thoughts about the Green Paper on Disability Reform. Reform is needed but we feel the current proposals are flawed and inadequate. Read our analysis here https://t.co/STMSRqya6W #GreenPaper #Disability

[Emer Begley @BegleyEmer]

Just a few days left to submit expressions of interest to undertake a study with @DisabilityFed on Local Authority implementation of the UNCRPD. Interested? Closing date is 08.12 https://t.co/htRv9C8xB4

[National Disability Services Association @NationalDisabi4]

We're proud to represent the Oireachtas Disability Group on the @Coalition2030IR stall at @sinnfeinireland Ard Fheis
There is strong complementarity between #SDGs and the #UNCRPD and Goverment must work towards full implementation to put
#FurthestBehindfFirst

[Houses of the Oireachtas - Tithe an Oireachtais @OireachtasNews]

The Joint Committee on Disability Matters met in private today to discuss the impeding and indefinite strike action from tomorrow which will involve health and community workers nationwide, bringing essential disability services to a halt.

Press release:👉https://t.co/5C7EnYjiEi

[Emer Begley @BegleyEmer]

It is critical that a sustainable solution is found to avert the indefinite strike action tomorrow. A resolution must be reached. Read DFIs statement below.

[DFI @DisabilityFed]

Media Release: Disability Federation of Ireland calls for all parties to work towards a fair and sustainable resolution to stop Section 39 strike https://t.co/AudQX2f70H #Section39 #CareCrisis

[DFI @DisabilityFed]

We are delighted to spotlight @ABIIreland this month and their incredible work to rebuild lives shattered by brain injury. Listen to the interviews here and watch a Tik Tok or two https://t.co/woPqnjuQ5B #braininjury #Disability

[DFI @DisabilityFed]

#MakeWayDay23 event in #Galway at 11am on Friday in Leisureland Main Hall. Reserve your place https://t.co/GrIsNAROAT #MakeWayDay

[National Disability Authority @NDAIreland]

On September 18th @citizensinfo will launch ‘Be Irish Sign Language (ISL) Friendly Online’. These guidelines highlight the role of Deaf interpreters and the importance of public sector bodies offering their digital content in ISL.

You can register here: https://t.co/5ySWQlRjVI

[NAS Ireland @AdvocacyIreland]

NAS receives regular feedback from those receiving advocacy support and also from people within their circles of support.

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