DISABILITY ATTITUDES SURVEY SHOULD BE A WAKEUP CALL TO GOVERNMENT
- People with disabilities feel more socially isolated;
- Attitudes towards people with an intellectual disability more negative;
Inclusion Ireland says the results of the National Disability Authority’s (NDA) Attitudes Survey published today (Thursday), should be a wakeup call to Government that action must be taken to stop people with an intellectual disability slipping further away from mainstream society. The survey shows people with a disability feel more socially isolated and public attitudes towards people with an intellectual disability are growing more negative.
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COMPARING DISABILITY ALLOWANCE TO JOBSEEKERS SHOWS LACK OF GOVERNMENT UNDERSTANDING OF NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
A young person receiving Disability Allowance will be down €4,576 a year because of changes to Disability Allowance announced yesterday (Monday 5th December) as part of Budget 2012. Government yesterday said this change will bring Disability Allowance in line with Jobseekers Allowance - such thinking shows a total lack of understanding of the support needs of people with a disability, disregards the additional costs associated with disability, and appears to rollback on the principle of recognition of disability as described under the Equal Status Act, 2000-2008, according to Inclusion Ireland CEO Deirdre Carroll.
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SERIOUS CONCERNS AT BUDGET CHANGES TO DISABILITY ALLOWANCE – INCLUSION IRELAND
Inclusion Ireland CEO Deirdre Carroll says there are major concerns over changes to Disability Allowance announced today (Monday 5th December) as part of Budget 2012. Inclusion Ireland is relieved that flat rates for Disability Allowance for people aged over 24, and Carers Allowance have not been affected, but people with disabilities have been affected harshly by this Budget.
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CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES HIT AGAIN BY EDUCATION CUTS
Inclusion Ireland strongly condemns the decision to cutback teaching supports for children with disabilities. The Department of Education and Skills yesterday (Wednesday 1st June) announced that from next September, schools will only be given 90% of the teaching hours they will need to meet the independently assessed needs of pupils with disabilities.
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GUGGI TO LAUNCH INCLUSION IRELAND’S
50TH ANNIVERSARY ART COMPETITION
Inclusion Ireland is the national association for people with an intellectual disability and as part of a year of celebrations for its 50th anniversary, Inclusion Ireland is holding a national art competition for adults with an intellectual disability.
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INCLUSION IRELAND CALLS ON GOVERNMENT
TO SET DATE FOR CLOSURE OF INSTITUTIONS
“We need to get people out of institutions” was Inclusion Ireland’s call to Government at the organisation’s 50th Anniversary AGM which closed today. Founded in 1961, Inclusion Ireland is the largest national organisation representing people with intellectual disabilities and their families.
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PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO QUESTION NEW DISABILITY MINISTER AT INCLUSION IRELAND AGM
Inclusion Ireland’s 50th AGM & Annual Conference opens this evening (6pm Friday 15th April) in Galway. Minister Kathleen Lynch, the newly appointed Minister for Disability will address the audience of people with intellectual disabilities and their families before taking part in a debate chaired by RTÉ’s Sean O’Rourke...
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“WE REJECT NOW AND FOREVER THE IDEA THAT OUR MEMBERS SHOULD EVER HAVE TO DEPEND ON CHARITY”
People will intellectual disabilities and their families will tomorrow descend on Galway for Inclusion Ireland’s 50th Anniversary AGM & Annual Conference.
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DIARY DATE: 50 YEARS ON – ARE PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES INCLUDED IN THEIR COMMUNITIES?
Major disability conference 15th and 16th April 2011 in Galway - 300 parents of people with intellectual disabilities, people with disabilities, and professionals working in the disability sector, will gather for Inclusion Ireland’s 50th Anniversary AGM & Annual Conference in two weeks.
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WHO ARE YOU CALLING A LUNATIC?
People with intellectual disabilities, People with mental health problems, Older people with dementia - All are Lunatics under Irish law
The 1871 Lunacy Regulations Act legislates for decision-making. Inclusion Ireland says there is an urgent need to reform this antiquated law.
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INCLUSION IRELAND WELCOMES DISABILITY RELATED COMMITMENTS IN PROGRAMME FOR GOVERNMENT
Promises in the Programme for Government to introduce statutory standards and inspection of disability services are welcome says Inclusion Ireland CEO Deirdre Carroll, but a timeframe for implementation is needed to ensure this does not become yet another failed promise to people with disabilities and their families.
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DISABILITY GROUPS EXPRESS SERIOUS CONCERN AT 62% REFUSAL RATE OF ALLOWANCE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Nearly 2 out of every 3 applications for Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) are refused according to recent figures by the Department of Social Protection. Inclusion Ireland, the Autism Rights and Equality Alliance, and People with Disabilities in Ireland (PWDI) have raised serious concerns about the very high refusal rate for DCA, a €309.50 a month payment for families of children who require extra care and attention.
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ARE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES LOST IN ELECTION CAMPAIGN?
INCLUSION IRELAND TO COMPARE HOW PARTY MANIFESTOS MEASURE UP
Political Parties will be called to account for what they’re promising on disability issues on Friday 18th February at 10.15am, before a workshop on voting for people with an intellectual disability. Inclusion Ireland will hold a short press event at 10.15am (sharp). Inclusion Ireland CEO Deirdre Carroll will outline what Political Parties have promised on disability issues in their manifestos.
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PRESIDENT MCALEESE LAUNCHES INCLUSION IRELAND 50TH ANNIVERSARY
President Mary McAleese launched Inclusion Ireland’s 50th Year Celebrations this morning (Thursday 20th January) in the National Library. Formerly NAMHI, Inclusion Ireland is the largest rights based organisation in Ireland representing people with an intellectual disability and their families. A series of events are planned to mark Inclusion Ireland’s 50th Anniversary.
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DO WE NEED A PRIMETIME TO GET STANDARDS AND INSPECTION IN DISABILITY SERVICES?
- No inspectors currently enter services for people with an intellectual disability;
- €10 million to bring in basic regime of inspection– ¼ of AIB bonuses;
- Inclusion Ireland calls on Government for immediate introduction of inspections and for Opposition to make same commitment if they enter Government;
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TDS MUST STOP TALKING AND TAKE ACTION – SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND VOTE AGAINST SOCIAL WELFARE BUDGET
Inclusion Ireland calls on TDs to vote against the Social Welfare Bill this evening, to ensure people with disabilities and their families do not shoulder the burden of this Budget. TDs and Senators can take a stand on dog breeding legislation and bypasses, but are not standing up for people with disabilities in the Oireachtas. Speeches and press releases expressing their dismay at ‘cuts to the vulnerable’ mean little if they do not take a stand when it counts.
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