Campaigns

We are a campaigning organisation working for real change in people’s lives so that people with intellectual disabilities are treated as equal, valued citizens. We will lead a movement for change that everyone believes in and can take part in. Our campaigning will help everyone to understand how important these changes are for the lives of people with an intellectual disability.

For the next 3 years we are focusing on 5 different campaigns. You can read more about them below:

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Inclusive Education Inclusive Education
Access to Services Access to Services
Cost of Disability Cost of Disability
Employment Employment
Housing and Supported Living Housing and Supported Living

Budget 2027 – Our Rights, Our Voices

Each year, the Government announces its Budget. The Budget tells us how the Government plans to spend money in the year ahead.

At Inclusion Ireland, we believe Government spending should make a real difference to the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

For Budget 2027, our campaign was called Our Rights, Our Voices.

We called on the Government to take action in four key areas:

  • Homes and independent living: Supporting people with intellectual disabilities to live in homes of their own, with the support they need.
  • Cost of Disability: Introducing a permanent payment to help disabled people meet the extra costs of living with a disability.
  • Supports for children and families: Making sure children with intellectual disabilities and their families can access the services and supports they need, including respite.
  • Inclusive education: Making sure every child can get a good education and be included in their local school.
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While the Government announced additional funding for disability services, more money does not always mean better lives for people with intellectual disabilities.

We want to see funding lead to real improvements in people’s lives, including more choice, independence and opportunities to be part of their communities.

We are now reviewing the details of Budget 2027 to understand what the announcements will mean for people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

We are also engaging with Government departments to get more information and clarity on the measures announced.

Find out more

You can read our Budget 2027 submission, Our Rights, Our Voices, to learn more about what we asked the Government to do.

We have also prepared Easy to Read information about Budget 2027 to help people understand the main announcements.

We will continue to share updates as we learn more about what Budget 2027 will mean for people with intellectual disabilities and their families.