DFI

National protest led by DFI, @IrishWheelchair, and @AccessForAll7 We're continuing to call for a €400 Emergency Winter Disability Payment. By removing "one-off" supports thousands are up to €1,400 worse off. 📍 Garden of Remembrance, Dublin 🕐 1pm 📅 28 Feb

Ireland takes on the EU Presidency in July. What does it mean for disabled people? Join us on 20 May for a live panel discussion with key Irish and European voices. 🎙️ 📅 20 May 2026 | 10:30 am – 12 noon | Online Register here: rebrand.ly/oi585o1

The 2026 DFI Membership Survey closes TODAY at 5pm! Current DFI members: your on-the-ground data powers our advocacy. Make your voice count and help shape disability priorities before the deadline! Access survey: rebrand.ly/jes93py

🗳️ Today is National Voter Registration Day! Your voice matters. Take a moment to encourage someone you know to register to vote or update their details, especially if they're a migrant, traveller, disabled person, or young person. Register here: checktheregister.ie

Today at the Budget Oversight Committee, Service providers across S10, S39, S40 and S56 presented together. Our ask for Budget 2027: Short term: targeted investment and cost pressures → Medium term: multi-annual funding → Long term: plan for an ageing, complex population.

⏳ Only 3 Days Left! ⏳ Attention DFI members, the deadline for the 2026 DFI Membership Survey is this Thursday, 30 April. Make your voice count. (For active DFI member organisations only). 🗓️ Deadline: Thursday, 30 April Access the survey here: rebrand.ly/jes93py

🏠 DFI Members' Housing Advisory Group Join us to share updates, connect with peers and shape advocacy on housing for disabled people across Ireland. Open to all DFI members. For details: rebrand.ly/kpqf0ml

Great to meet Irish MEPs at the European Parliament yesterday. We met with Regina Doherty, Billy Kelleher, Lynn Boylan and Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, plus staff from Maria Walsh and Barry Cowen. Raising disability, social cohesion & the cost of living at EU level.

🏆 DFI has been awarded Progression Level accreditation under the @IQnotforprofit (IQ) standard, the highest tier of this independently verified quality mark. This reflects our commitment to accountability, governance and real impact. Read more: rebrand.ly/gejp1q3

DFI is in Brussels with the European Moment Ireland delegation ahead of the Irish EU Presidency! Today we met with Commissioner McGrath's cabinet & the EESC, raising civil society participation, social cohesion, anti-poverty and the Cost of Disability. More meetings tomorrow.

🚨 DFI Members The 2026 DFI Membership Survey is open. This gives us the facts we need to power our advocacy and shape future priorities. This survey is for DFI member organisations only. 🗓️ Deadline: 30 April Complete: rebrand.ly/jes93py

Ireland has Europe's highest electricity prices, yet targeted disability supports are missing. Govt says a €400 payment isn't "sustainable." We say ignoring the year-round cost of disability isn't an option. Find out more: rebrand.ly/2whhvit

Help shape inclusive social housing with the EU IN-HABIT project. ⏱️ Urgent: Take our 5-min survey by t*this* Friday, 17 April! 💡 Innovate: Share an inclusive housing practice with us by 30 April. Get involved and make an impact today: rebrand.ly/c85ova6

DFI member @DSIDCDementia is hosting: Rethinking Intimacy and Relationships in Dementia. Intimacy is essential to healthy ageing. Join the panel to help shine a light on this topic. 📅 May 20 | 9 AM - 3 PM 📍 Guinness Enterprise Centre Register: rebrand.ly/dj5zl5c

We’re shifting Make Way Day to 29 May 🗓️ Why the new date? ✅ Less news noise. ✅ Better weather. We’re clearing the path for our brightest campaign yet. Get ready to help us highlight obstacles and create inclusive streets! 👉 Find out more: rebrand.ly/68d085

We are proud to launch the DFI Strategic Plan 2026-2029! Our vision is an Ireland where disabled people shape their own lives and take part in their communities with equality, inclusion, and independence. Read more: rebrand.ly/5ss4toz

The Government has launched a public consultation on the Cost of Disability, and the deadline is 7th April. Here, IWA's John Fulham explains why we're encouraging people to take part in this consultation. IWA and other disability organisations are still campaigning for an Emergency Disability Payment, but in the meantime, it's really important that our leaders hear how people with disabilities are being affected by additional costs. If you would like to take part in the Government's public consultation, you can do so here: gov.ie/en/department-…

2026 is officially the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development Join Volunteer Ireland's "26 for '26" challenge. Pledge 26 hours of your time in 2026 to support your community and the planet. 🤝🌍 Sign the pledge here: rebrand.ly/z6javh2

Take part in a survey for the IN-HABIT Project & share your insights on inclusive housing👇 ☑️Local Authorities: tinyurl.com/Local-Authorit… ☑️Disabled People: tinyurl.com/4pjyt3yw ☑️Service Providers: tinyurl.com/mrhhz8ap ☑️Housing Professionals: tinyurl.com/358enypr

The government @welfare_ie recently announced a public consultation on a Cost of Disability Payment: 👉We encourage all disabled people to make a submission 👉Deadline: 5pm Tuesday 7 April 2026 👉See more about the consultation & how to apply here: tinyurl.com/5xm34n2j

Affordable Ireland are organising a protest on Wednesday to highlight soaring energy costs. This effects thousands of disabled people. All are welcome to join and show support.