National Platform

The National Platform of Self Advocates is an independent advocacy organisation. We speak up for ourselves & our peers

[National Platform @Platformselfadv]

Joe McGrath of the National Platform and Fiona Weldon of @ILMIreland representing the DPO Network at #COSP18 with Niall Brunell of the @DCEDIY1 https://t.co/1p2atZCMJB Live now.

[National Platform @Platformselfadv]

Congratulations to Tom Leahy on publishing his book. It cam be purchased at https://t.co/pabhYm3r9K

[Disabled Women Ireland @DW_Ireland]

Take a look at the next instalment of reflections from our Disabled Women & Poverty Event. This time - discussing what makes it harder for disabled women and nonbinary people to access social welfare.

[Disabled Women Ireland @DW_Ireland]

We are here today in Leinster House with the other members of the DPO Network launching our Co-Creation position paper:

https://t.co/c9ZvL77HIL

[National Platform @Platformselfadv]

Our members enjoyed their day of filming #uncrpd

[Department of Children, Disability and Equality @DeptCDE]

In August, we brought them together to work on the production and filming of the campaign. We also asked them what the Strategy meant to them - here's what they had to say.

https://t.co/vtL00QRyjP

[Department of Children, Disability and Equality @DeptCDE]

The National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People sets out a whole-of-Government approach to disability. We will progressively realise the rights of disabled people under the UNCRPD by delivering on commitments under five Pillars -

[National Platform @Platformselfadv]

We were very happy to participate in the co-design process

[Department of Children, Disability and Equality @DeptCDE]

Ms Lianne Quigley of @IrishDeafSoc and Mr Joseph McGrath of @Platformselfadv spoke at the event, which was opened by Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD.

[Department of Children, Disability and Equality @DeptCDE]

Ms Lianne Quigley of @IrishDeafSoc and Mr Joseph McGrath of @Platformselfadv spoke at the event, which was opened by Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD.

[Fine Gael @FineGael]

Fine Gael is committed to improving the lives of disabled people.

Today, we have launched a new vision for disability services.

The Fine Gael team will work at every level to improve the lives of disabled people.

[National Disability Authority @NDAIreland]

We welcome the publication of the new National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025–2030 by @DeptCDE.

For more information on the Strategy and to learn more about our involvement in the consultation process, please visit https://t.co/NlQw9JopYJ

[National Platform @Platformselfadv]

Delighted to have been part of the co-design process

[Government of Ireland @GovIE]

Equal access. Equal voices. Equal futures.
It’s not just a line. It’s a plan to make sure nobody’s left behind, spoken for, or held back.
Today the Government published the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025–2030: https://t.co/i4feIn0KH8

[National Platform @Platformselfadv]

The new @DeptCDE National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People is available at https://t.co/8NJcdUpKrb

[National Platform @Platformselfadv]

Joe McGrath of the National Platform speaking on behalf of the DPO Network at the launch of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People @DeptCDE

[National Platform @Platformselfadv]

Speaking now at the @DeptCDE launch of the new Human Rights Strategy is @SimonHarrisTD in the Round Room Mansion House

[National Platform @Platformselfadv]

The National Platform members are attending the launch of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People with @DeptCDE . Taoiseach Michael Martin l delivering the opening address. @SimonHarrisTD #crpd

[Sinéad Gibney @sineadgibney]

I'm so sad to hear of the death of Jacqui Browne. I had the privilege to work with Jacqui during her time on the Disability Advisory Committee in IHREC.

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https://t.co/f5VHOLZu6H

[National Disability Authority @NDAIreland]

We at the NDA express our condolences to the family and friends of Jacqui Browne, who sadly passed away earlier this week.

Jacqui was a true trailblazer and a passionate advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.

May she rest in peace.

[UCD Rheumatology @UCD_CAR]

All at CAR are sadden to hear of the death of our patient partner Jacqui Browne. Our thoughts are with her friends and family.

https://t.co/NMBz5ELgwT