National Disability Authority

🚨 Save the Date! Our 2025 Annual Conference will examine Parenting, Relationships and Sexual & Reproductive Rights in the context of Article 23 UNCRPD. The conference will take place on Thursday, 16 October & will be a blended in-person & online event. nda.ie/news/save-the-…

Our @CEUD_NDA is represented in Brussels today at an #AccessibleEU event on improving the accessibility of banking services. The #EAA, which entered into force over the weekend, will play an important role in shaping inclusive banking. Read more here: nda.ie/accessibility/…

🗓 Register now! On 13 August, two of our @CEUD_NDA colleagues will deliver a session at the @DesignSkillnet 'Design Summer Series' event. The 'Universal Design: Designing for Everyone' session will explore core principles of #UD and the #EAA. designskillnet.ie/event/design-s…

We have published our 2023 report on compliance with Part 5 of Disability Act 2005. Part 5 requires that a minimum of 3% of all public sector employees are disabled people. 4.1% of public sector employees reported a disability in 2023. Read more: bit.ly/4f4bWMt

NDA Research Promotion Scheme 2025-26 Save the Date! Our 2025–2026 Research Promotion Scheme #funding call will open on 18 August #RPS This year’s theme: ‘Disability in Marginalised Groups and Communities’. More details at the link below. nda.ie/news/std-rps-2…

We welcome the invitation from @DeptCultureIRL to attend a meeting today of the Future of Media Commission stakeholders. People with disabilities and those with access needs should be facilitated to access and participate in Public Service Media.

In case you missed our European Accessibility Act webinar on 26 June, the recording is available now. The webinar explained the #EAA and how best to implement it, with input from our @CEUD_NDA colleagues and other experts in the field. youtu.be/eP4qnmJfYmk?si…

Today, we are attending the @welfare_ie annual Pre-Budget Forum. The Forum provides a valuable opportunity to discuss disability policy issues & outline priorities for the upcoming Budget. Read more about our social protection & anti-poverty work: nda.ie/social-protect…

We led out on Action 1 of the Autism Innovation Strategy by synthesising existing data on public attitudes towards autism in Ireland. Report findings say awareness has increased, but deeper understanding and inclusive practices remain urgent priorities. nda.ie/news/a1-synthe…

"Democracy is only truly representative when it includes everyone. That means ensuring people with disabilities are not just counted—but heard" Art O'Leary appearing before the @OireachtasNews Joint Committee on Disability Matters. 📺 Watch live:  oireachtas.ie/en/oireachtas-…

Enter the 2026 #EUAccessCity Award to recognise your city's dedication to accessibility🏆 Apply now and present how your city‘s infrastructure and services are becoming accessible for persons with disabilities. 📅 Deadline: 9 Sept Learn more: europa.eu/!F3jQCB

Tomorrow, the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters will consider the participation of disabled people in political and public life. Read the ‘Disability, Diversity and Identity in Ireland’s Local and European Elections 2024’ report here: nda.ie/publications/d…

We welcome the publication of the results of the #IrishHealthSurvey 2024 by @CSOIreland. In particular, we welcome the inclusion of data on autism and neurodiversity.

We welcome the launch of the Disability Policy & Supplemental Grant pilot by @Researchirel The pilot seeks to cover the cost of any supports or accommodations that disabled researchers may require to participate in research.

We appeared before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Children & Equality yesterday evening. The Committee met to undertake pre-legislative scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024. Read our opening statement: nda.ie/news/nda-appea…

Catch up with what has been happening in the NDA during the summer with the latest edition of our newsletter. This edition shares an overview of recent events and details what some of our staff have been working on lately. nda.ie/news/our-summe…

Applications for our advisory groups on access to public services for non-speaking and minimally-speaking autistic people and other users of Augmentative and Alternative Communication close on Monday, 7 July. For more information or to apply, visit nda.ie/news/aac-groups

This Thursday, #AccessibleEU are hosting an event to mark the entry into force of the #EAA Our @CEUD_NDA colleague, Dónal Fitzpatrick, will moderate a discussion about improving accessibility in telecom services, emergency numbers & AVMS. Register here: accessible-eu-centre.ec.europa.eu/content-corner…

This morning, our @CEUD_NDA & @aheadireland, in collaboration with #AccessibleEU, hosted a workshop to help explain the #EuropeanAccessibilityAct (EAA). The EAA comes into effect this Saturday, 28 June. A recording will be available shortly on universaldesign.ie

Earlier today, we met with the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Disability Matters. We had a wide-ranging discussion on a range of topics, including the forthcoming National Disability Strategy. Read our opening statement here: nda.ie/publications-a…

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.