DESSA
@dessa-ireland.bsky.social
Disability rights are human rights!
DESSA was established in 2001 as an independent, not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting the rights of disabled people and their families.
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DESSA was established in 2001 as an independent, not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting the rights of disabled people and their families.
RCN: 20057077
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@dessa-ireland.bsky.social
· Apr 18
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DESSA wishes huge congratulations to our Vice Chairperson Jacqui Browne, for this write-up of her work in the HSE's Spring 2025 issue of Human Rights and Equality Matters.
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DESSA is proud to commemorate our dear friend and founding member, Jacqui Browne.
A pioneering disability activist, friend, mentor and advocate, Jacqui played an instrumental role in establishing DESSA in 2001.
A pioneering disability activist, friend, mentor and advocate, Jacqui played an instrumental role in establishing DESSA in 2001.
June 26, 2025 at 10:55 AM
DESSA is proud to commemorate our dear friend and founding member, Jacqui Browne.
A pioneering disability activist, friend, mentor and advocate, Jacqui played an instrumental role in establishing DESSA in 2001.
A pioneering disability activist, friend, mentor and advocate, Jacqui played an instrumental role in establishing DESSA in 2001.
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Very sad to hear of the untimely passing of Jacqui Browne, a fearless advocate for the meaningful inclusion of disabled children and adults. I was privileged to benefit from her insight and leadership, when I worked for @dessa-ireland.bsky.social
June 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Very sad to hear of the untimely passing of Jacqui Browne, a fearless advocate for the meaningful inclusion of disabled children and adults. I was privileged to benefit from her insight and leadership, when I worked for @dessa-ireland.bsky.social
Together with her support work with national cross-impairment social model-led DPOs such as Independent Living Movement of Ireland, Susan was an active, dynamic contributor to DESSA’s board.
June 25, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Together with her support work with national cross-impairment social model-led DPOs such as Independent Living Movement of Ireland, Susan was an active, dynamic contributor to DESSA’s board.
(1/3) DESSA extends their condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of former Board Member Susan Carton. Respected among disability activists, Susan Carton had worked at St. Angela’s College, Sligo, for over 20 years.
June 25, 2025 at 10:13 AM
(1/3) DESSA extends their condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of former Board Member Susan Carton. Respected among disability activists, Susan Carton had worked at St. Angela’s College, Sligo, for over 20 years.
The full Spotlight Series write-up of Jacqui's work can be found on Page 9 of the HSE's Human Rights and Equality Matters Spring 2025 issue.
April 18, 2025 at 1:19 PM
The full Spotlight Series write-up of Jacqui's work can be found on Page 9 of the HSE's Human Rights and Equality Matters Spring 2025 issue.
DESSA wishes huge congratulations to our Vice Chairperson Jacqui Browne, for this write-up of her work in the HSE's Spring 2025 issue of Human Rights and Equality Matters.
www.hse.ie/eng/about/wh...
www.hse.ie/eng/about/wh...
www.hse.ie
April 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
DESSA wishes huge congratulations to our Vice Chairperson Jacqui Browne, for this write-up of her work in the HSE's Spring 2025 issue of Human Rights and Equality Matters.
www.hse.ie/eng/about/wh...
www.hse.ie/eng/about/wh...
Coming up this May 11th - Kildare Inclusivity Festival. www.ckan.ie/coming-soon-...
Officially Launched! – Kildare Inclusivity Festival, 11th May at The Curragh Racecourse – County Kildare Access NetworkAccessibility ToolsIncrease TextDecrease TextGrayscaleHigh ContrastNegative Contr...
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April 16, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Coming up this May 11th - Kildare Inclusivity Festival. www.ckan.ie/coming-soon-...
DESSA congratulates Sligo DPO on last week's successful 2025 AGM. The post can be viewed here: www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=6...
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April 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
DESSA congratulates Sligo DPO on last week's successful 2025 AGM. The post can be viewed here: www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=6...
'At this pivotal moment, Peter’s words resonate with urgency: “Without consistent funding for Disabled Persons Organisations (DPOs), the full implementation of Article 29 and the wider UNCRPD will not be realised.”
Read more here: corkcil.ie/ilmi-ebullet...
Read more here: corkcil.ie/ilmi-ebullet...
ILMI eBulletin the 21st of March 2025 | Cork Cil
Welcome to this edition of the ILMI eBulletin – March 21st, 2025 In this packed edition, we’re bringing you stories of impact, connection, and collective action from ILMI’s work here at home and on th...
corkcil.ie
March 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
'At this pivotal moment, Peter’s words resonate with urgency: “Without consistent funding for Disabled Persons Organisations (DPOs), the full implementation of Article 29 and the wider UNCRPD will not be realised.”
Read more here: corkcil.ie/ilmi-ebullet...
Read more here: corkcil.ie/ilmi-ebullet...
Following on from Peter Kearns's speech at the UN last week, check out ILMI's position paper, 'Enabling Participation: Supporting the involvement of disabled people in Political Parties': ilmi.ie/wp-content/u...
Peter Kearns is DPO Development Officer for ILMI.
Peter Kearns is DPO Development Officer for ILMI.
ilmi.ie
March 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Following on from Peter Kearns's speech at the UN last week, check out ILMI's position paper, 'Enabling Participation: Supporting the involvement of disabled people in Political Parties': ilmi.ie/wp-content/u...
Peter Kearns is DPO Development Officer for ILMI.
Peter Kearns is DPO Development Officer for ILMI.
Peter Kearns speaking at the UN can be viewed here:
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783rd Meeting, 32nd Session, Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
Day of general discussion - General Comment on Art. 29
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March 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Peter Kearns speaking at the UN can be viewed here:
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k16...
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(2/2) This report highlights the financial burden that many disabled people face and indicates that households with a disabled member have a lower standard of living than those without.
You can read the ESRI report at the following link:
www.esri.ie/publications...
You can read the ESRI report at the following link:
www.esri.ie/publications...
Adjusting estimates of poverty for the cost of disability
This study explores the economic impact of disability on households. Disabled people face a double economic penalty though lower average disposable income and higher average expenditure needs. Convent...
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March 20, 2025 at 10:59 AM
(2/2) This report highlights the financial burden that many disabled people face and indicates that households with a disabled member have a lower standard of living than those without.
You can read the ESRI report at the following link:
www.esri.ie/publications...
You can read the ESRI report at the following link:
www.esri.ie/publications...
(1/2) DESSA calls on the Government to introduce a Cost of Disability payment now!
DESSA welcomes the publication of the recent Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) and the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) report on the cost of disability.
DESSA welcomes the publication of the recent Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) and the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) report on the cost of disability.
March 20, 2025 at 10:58 AM
(1/2) DESSA calls on the Government to introduce a Cost of Disability payment now!
DESSA welcomes the publication of the recent Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) and the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) report on the cost of disability.
DESSA welcomes the publication of the recent Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) and the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) report on the cost of disability.
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Thank you to Everyone who came today !
Activism – just a buzzword or real power? 🤔
Join us for Real Talk session 3: on Tuesday, March 18th at 12 noon (via Zoom). Let’s explore how disabled people can use collective power to drive real change!
📩 Sign up: info@ilmi.ie
#ILMI
Activism – just a buzzword or real power? 🤔
Join us for Real Talk session 3: on Tuesday, March 18th at 12 noon (via Zoom). Let’s explore how disabled people can use collective power to drive real change!
📩 Sign up: info@ilmi.ie
#ILMI
March 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Thank you to Everyone who came today !
Activism – just a buzzword or real power? 🤔
Join us for Real Talk session 3: on Tuesday, March 18th at 12 noon (via Zoom). Let’s explore how disabled people can use collective power to drive real change!
📩 Sign up: info@ilmi.ie
#ILMI
Activism – just a buzzword or real power? 🤔
Join us for Real Talk session 3: on Tuesday, March 18th at 12 noon (via Zoom). Let’s explore how disabled people can use collective power to drive real change!
📩 Sign up: info@ilmi.ie
#ILMI
DESSA is proud to announce that Board Member Peter Kearns has been asked to speak at the United Nations, Geneva, on 20th March 2025. He will present on the role of DPOs in realising UNCRPD Article-29A & B on effective political and community participation of disabled people.
February 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
DESSA is proud to announce that Board Member Peter Kearns has been asked to speak at the United Nations, Geneva, on 20th March 2025. He will present on the role of DPOs in realising UNCRPD Article-29A & B on effective political and community participation of disabled people.
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Our latest #GlobalAction newsletter focuses on the European Regional Disability Summit and our efforts for governments to commit to international cooperation on disability.
This is more urgent than ever.
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February 6, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Our latest #GlobalAction newsletter focuses on the European Regional Disability Summit and our efforts for governments to commit to international cooperation on disability.
This is more urgent than ever.
Discover our efforts and sign up:
mailchi.mp/edf-feph/edf...
This is more urgent than ever.
Discover our efforts and sign up:
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New #DisabilityVoice newsletter out now!
What’s next for the #DisabilityRightsStrategy? We dive into:
➡️ The European Commission's future plans
➡️ Our 4 key proposals with real-world examples
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What’s next for the #DisabilityRightsStrategy? We dive into:
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January 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
New #DisabilityVoice newsletter out now!
What’s next for the #DisabilityRightsStrategy? We dive into:
➡️ The European Commission's future plans
➡️ Our 4 key proposals with real-world examples
➡️ Actions from this year onwards
Read: https://buff.ly/3WC17Jk
Subscribe: https://buff.ly/460GyII
What’s next for the #DisabilityRightsStrategy? We dive into:
➡️ The European Commission's future plans
➡️ Our 4 key proposals with real-world examples
➡️ Actions from this year onwards
Read: https://buff.ly/3WC17Jk
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Part of the ad package we have with the Irish Medical Times for our upcoming GP webinar. It will also appear in the March edition and in upcoming IMT newsletters.
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#MEcfs #MedEd #MedSky
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#MEcfs #MedEd #MedSky
January 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Part of the ad package we have with the Irish Medical Times for our upcoming GP webinar. It will also appear in the March edition and in upcoming IMT newsletters.
www.imt.ie/events/gp-ed...
#MEcfs #MedEd #MedSky
www.imt.ie/events/gp-ed...
#MEcfs #MedEd #MedSky
DESSA congratulates Gaisce's Youth Ambassadors!
Meet Our Youth Ambassadors! 🎉
We're so excited to see the incredible things they'll achieve. Stay tuned 🙌
Learn more about our Gaisce Youth Ambassadors: www.gaisce.ie/youth-ambass...
youtu.be/vUM781bnBGU
#GaisceAward #YouthAmbassadors #YouthVoice #Leadership #Ireland
We're so excited to see the incredible things they'll achieve. Stay tuned 🙌
Learn more about our Gaisce Youth Ambassadors: www.gaisce.ie/youth-ambass...
youtu.be/vUM781bnBGU
#GaisceAward #YouthAmbassadors #YouthVoice #Leadership #Ireland
Meet Our Youth Ambassadors | Gaisce - The President's Award
YouTube video by Gaisce - The President's Award
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January 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
DESSA congratulates Gaisce's Youth Ambassadors!
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Get involved in National Grief Awareness Week (Jan 27th to Feb 2nd) by hosting a stand in your workplace, organisation, or community hub. 💛
Email bereavementdevelopment@hospicefoundation.ie to order your pack. #BeGriefAware #NGAW2025
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January 22, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Get involved in National Grief Awareness Week (Jan 27th to Feb 2nd) by hosting a stand in your workplace, organisation, or community hub. 💛
Email bereavementdevelopment@hospicefoundation.ie to order your pack. #BeGriefAware #NGAW2025
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