🔍 Ireland’s Independent COVID-19 Evaluation is open for public consultation. This is a vital opportunity to share your experiences and insights on how the pandemic was handled and to highlight the impact COVID had on disabled people. Deadline: 05/07 covid19evaluation.ie/irelands-indep…

We worked closely alongside Jacqui on the DPO Coalition and later the DPO Network. She was a fearless champion of disabled people's rights and will be greatly missed.

This July, for #DisabilityPrideMonth we’re revisiting our Disability Isn’t a Dirty Word campaign - a celebration of identity, visibility, and pride in being disabled. We begin by honouring Jacqui Browne - a tireless advocate for equality and inclusion. #DisabilityIsntADirtyWord

Earlier this week, UN CEDAW published its Concluding Observations for Ireland—echoing many of our key concerns. We highlighted: 🔹 GBV 🔹 healthcare 🔹 Parenting rights 🔹 Poverty & exclusion 🔹 Need for disaggregated data 📄 disabledwomenireland.org/news-1 #CEDAW #DisabledWomen

Last week, consortium partners met in Dublin to review progress & plan next steps for the ASSIST project. Thanks to REDIAL for hosting, and to Disabled Women Ireland & The Irish Maternity Support Network (IMSN) for joining us on Day 2! Learn more about our project: assistproject.eu

We’re talking all things rest at this week’s DWI Social Chat—because slowing down isn’t lazy, it’s radical. 🗓 Thursday, 31st July at 7pm 💻 On Zoom (DM or email us for the link!) 💬 Topic: Rest is Revolutionary

As Disability Pride Month ends, DWI's pre-summer break chat was spent talking about rest, community and everything in between. In a world that doesn't want us to be proud of ourselves, these spaces are vital. #DisabilityIsntADirtyWord #RestIsRevolutionary

DWI is taking a break for the month of August to rest and recharge. We will be back in September!

Our friends over in Neuro Pride Ireland are hosting their annual festival this weekend (8th and 9th of August) Check out the full schedule of events in the image below, and you can book your free tickets here: eventbrite.ie/o/neuro-pride-…