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We're back! 💥

We are easing into the new year with a (slightly) shorter edition, catching you up on consultations, news, and lots more.

We also pay tribute to Dermot Hayes, a lifelong and legendary human rights activist who passed away recently.

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⏰ DEADLINE TODAY - Apply to be part of the Convention on Education and National Conversation

Recommendations from the Convention will inform a new long-term Department of Education and Youth strategy for education in Ireland.

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💥 Keep up to date with decision making with our dedicated Live Consultations page on our website

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Wishing all our wonderful readers and supporters a Happy New Year! 🎉

We look forward to sharing more of the incredible work taking place to progress the human rights of disabled people

We hope this year is filled with joy and connection for you all🫶

[Irish Deaf Society @IrishDeafSoc]

University College Cork is exploring experiences of growing up with Deaf parents and Deaf culture

Focus group: 15 or 16 Jan 2026.
Contact Noel O’Connell, Senior Researcher, University College Cork - [email protected]

Deadline: 23 Dec 2025

#CODA #DeafCommunity #Culture @UCC

[Disabled Women Ireland @DW_Ireland]

As 2025 draws to a close, we are sharing the last of our insights from our Disabled Women & Poverty event that we organised in October with the @DisabilityHubIE.

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News Hub 2025 Wrapped 🎉

Thank you all for your support this year - we can't wait to see what 2026 has in store! ✨

If you'd like to collab or support us in 2026, reach out to us at [email protected] and let's make it happen🤝

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🎉 It's our Final Edition for 2025!

A huge thank you to our readers this year - we are grateful as always for your continued support 🫶

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📬 Our latest Oireachtas Access Bulletin is out now!

Stay in the loop with the development of law and policy that affects your rights.
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🌸 Disabled Women & Poverty Highlights - Part 5

In this highlight we share some responses from the fifth question posed to our participants during our Disabled Women & Poverty event with @DW_Ireland about Access to Social Welfare.

Full highlight here: https://t.co/UAn5agFRJv

[Voice of Vision Impairment @vviireland]

Well done @AIBIreland for installing new @ncratleos ATM's with voice guidance for the #blind & partially sighted in their Ranelagh, Rathgar & Tallaght branches. Cash lodgement now possible & cheques to follow in 2026. A game-changer in #accessible #fintech #AccessibleEU #IDPwD

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💥 Our latest newsletter marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities is out now!

We know the enormous amount of work taking place across Ireland to advance the human rights of disabled people - we hope you feel seen and appreciated today 🫶

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[Physical Impairment Ireland (PII) DPRO @PhysicalImpair]

@DisabilityHubIE Thanks folks!

Our Petition was agreed unanimously by the Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen to hear it a short while ago.

We will be now be contacted by the JOC to discuss our request in the New Year with them. Result!

[Mental Health Reform @MHReform]

The Seanad is expected to review the Mental Health Bill at Committee Stage today.
Tune in at 7.15pm to watch the debate live.👁️
https://t.co/vWbE5ECnO8

#ReformMHA

[Paula Geraghty 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @paulageraghty]

The @IrishWheelchair are holding a protest next Tuesday 12.30-2pm at the Dail. With winter here and rising heating costs hitting hard, IWA has called for an emergency winter payment after a Budget that has left people with disabilities over €1,400 worse off.
Please support & RT.

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✨ It's #GivingTuesday!

For small, disabled-led organisations like ours, days like this make a real difference.

Learn more about how to support us here:
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#SocialEnterprise #Donation #Advocacy #Donor #ChristmasJumper

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🔎 Our Oireachtas Access Bulletin is out now!

Each week we aim to keep you in the loop with the development of law and policy that affects your rights.

Catch up here 👉https://t.co/CDvAIOB2bd