IWA
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Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is one of Ireland's leading service providers and representative organisations for people with physical disabilities.
Over 120 athletes came together not just to compete—but to connect, inspire, and prove that ability is a mindset. The Fitness Inclusion Games were about more than sport. They were about belonging. 💪🏅 #FitnessInclusionGames #ForEveryAbility #StrongerTogether #InclusionInAction
Changing Places Toilet Awareness Day is tomorrow 19th July. Do you have a changing places near you? Do you wish you did? Pls approach businesses, hospitals & shopping centres locally & ask them to install a CPT. ♿️Inclusion is vital & we all need to use a toilet. 🚾 #WeAllGottaGo
The sun is set to shine this Sunday – perfect weather for a spin back in time! Join the Dromtariffe Vintage Club for a Vintage & Classic Car Run in aid of IWA 📅 Sunday 13th July 📍 Departing from Dromtariffe GAA Club (P51 YY26) 🕚 Registration from 11:00am | Roll-out at 1:00pm
So unfair that despite the Govt's own reports highlighting the cost of disability @niamhnih is about to lose her disability allowance! ⬇️ I'm about to lose my disability allowance: 'It's time to stop means testing this unfair system' (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6772503
‘Constructive' talks take place between Minister and disability service providers, says department - irishtimes.com/politics/2025/…
What a start to Whizzy Wheels 2025..wheelchair skills, handcycling, table tennis, wheelchair rugby, adaptive crossfit, archery and more! Roll on the next 2 days.. #WhizzyWheels #SCI #NRH @markbar74 @Merriganmania @adelebuckley
We need to see a realistic annual permanent cost of disability payment introduced in #Budget26 @welfare_ie
The final session of @welfare_ie #PreBudgetForum is a Q&A with Minister @daracalleary. Asked about disability poverty, he promised targeted supports, and said work is ongoing on delivering the Cost of Disability payment commitment.
Our National Advocacy Manager Joan Carthy is attending the @welfare_ie 's Pre Budget forum today where the #costofdisability is being highlighted to Minister @daracalleary. #Budget26 #EatorHeat #ChoiceNotCharity
Art O'Leary, Chief Exec of @eleccommirl appearing before the @OireachtasNews Joint Committee on Disability Matters. 📺 Watch live: oireachtas.ie/en/oireachtas-…
@IrishWheelchair - Amazing, Milo. ☀️💪🏼♿️🇮🇪.
‘I’ve always been a thrill seeker so when I heard about WCMX, I dove straight in – now I’m off to the World Championships’ buff.ly/GjmRHDO
AbleFest 2025 is coming to Fairyhouse Racecourse on July 26! Ireland’s fully inclusive festival is back — music, arts, food, and full accessibility for all. Read more in SpokeOut July (Page 5) iwa.ie/spokeout/july-…
Struggling with heavy pots or tricky tins? SpokeOut has your back. Page 4 of our July issue is packed with smart kitchen gadgets & safety tips to make cooking easier, safer & more enjoyable. 🔗 Read more iwa.ie/spokeout/july-…
“AI must become a tool of inclusion — not exclusion.” Read how IWA’s Joan Carthy represented Ireland at the UN Conference of State Parties, speaking on AI, accessibility, and co-design in national disability strategies. Page 3 | SpokeOut July 2025 iwa.ie/spokeout/july-…
The Government is working on #Budget26 this summer — now is the time to make your voice heard! Use our quick & easy tool to email your local TD with IWA’s Pre-Budget Submission attached. Take part here: iwa.ie/get-involved/a… 🗣️ Let them know what matters.
“I struggled to grow up in a country that wasn’t made for me.” Meet Emma Ward: a 22-year-old disabled Traveller, advocate, speaker, journalist-in-training — and a force to be reckoned with. 📖 Read her story in SpokeOut July 2025 (Page 2). iwa.ie/spokeout/july-…
Well done to our Access Group in Carlow for successfully campaigning to improve access in their town. Truly accessible towns and villages mean independence for people with disabilities and many other groups of our society. independent.ie/regionals/carl…
Tipperary IWA had a fantastic day out at the Tipperary Races — sun, smiles & a few flutters too! Special thanks to GAA legends Anthony Daly, Mark Landers & TJ Ryan for the warm welcome #TipperaryIWA #GAA #PodcastLegends #TipperaryRaces
📸 One week on & we’re still feeling the adrenaline! Relive the best moments from the IWA Fitness Inclusion Games in this fast-paced photo reel featuring 100+ incredible athletes bringing the energy. 💪🏅 This is what inclusion looks like. #FitnessInclusionGames
Thank you @IrishWheelchair for featuring me on this months Spoke Out! I loved the conversation and bringing up topics that are important to me, I hope everyone enjoys reading it!
What ignited @emmawardjourno's passion for advocacy. Find out in the July edition of IWA's Spoke Out! We also have the latest on #Ablefest, take a look at some clever cooking gadgets plus lots more news and info. Happy reading! #IWACommunications iwa.ie/spokeout/july-…
What ignited @emmawardjourno's passion for advocacy. Find out in the July edition of IWA's Spoke Out! We also have the latest on #Ablefest, take a look at some clever cooking gadgets plus lots more news and info. Happy reading! #IWACommunications iwa.ie/spokeout/july-…
Thank you @SportIreCampus. What a venue!
What an awesome and inspiring event A well done @IrishWheelchair 👏