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National Disability Authority
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The NDA is the independent statutory body providing evidence-based advice & research to Government on disability policy & practice & promoting Universal Design.
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Last night our CEUD presented Jodie McGrane with our #UniversalDesign award for her project ‘Optimising Design Tokens for Accessibility in UI Design’ at the IDI Graduate Awards at @mtu.ie

You can read more about the award on our CEUD website: universaldesign.ie/about-univer...
Two people stand in front of a black and white MTU pop up in front of a dark colour curtain. The person on the left is holding a framed yellow and red ombre certificate. They have brown hair tied back in a ponytail and a fringe, and are wearing a black jumper and grey pants. The person on the right has their brown hair tied in a low slicked back ponytail with a centre parting. They are holding a white award and wearing a brown tshirt and black pants.
October 17, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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This afternoon, we hosted a webinar to launch new research from @tcddublin.bsky.social exploring the scale & impact of physical disability in people experiencing homelessness in Ireland.

We funded the research under our 2023-24 Research Promotion Scheme.

Read more: nda.ie/news/physica...
A screenshot of a webinar. The slide reads "Study Conclusions" and has four points about the research. Dr Julie Broderick is presenting her research in a box on the right side of the screen. She has chin length brown hair and is wearing a white jacket and black top. She is sitting in an office and a whiteboard and shelves are visible .
October 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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In-person registration for our 2025 Annual Conference on 16 October is now full.

The theme is ‘Parenting, Relationships, and Sexual & Reproductive Rights in the context of Article 23 UNCRPD’.

Remote participation option still available.

More info: nda.ie/news/registe...
A white graphic with pink and black writing reading "Annual Conference 2025. Online registration is still available! Register at nda.ie". There is an NDA logo in the top centre and a pink banner runs along the bottom.
October 3, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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⏰Reminder! Join us on 6 October for a webinar on homelessness & physical disability.

Dr Julie Broderick will present research funded through our RPS scheme, with a @depthousingirl.bsky.social response.

More info, including on how to register, here: nda.ie/events/physi...
White graphic with pink and black writing reading "Online webinar on physical disability and homelessness research funded by the NDA. Monday 6 October, 2pm- 3pm, Learn more on www.nda.ie". There is an NDA logo in the top centre and a pink banner running across the bottom
October 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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We have just published a review paper on Article 23 UNCRPD which focuses on respect for home and the family.

This paper provides information on relevant research, legislation and policy in Ireland relevant to Article 23 UNCRPD.

nda.ie/news/this-re...
A white graphic with a pink and black writing reading "New Publication. 29 September 2025. Review Paper on Article 23 UNCRPD – Respect for Home and the Family. Report Highlights: - This paper provides information on relevant research, legislation and policy in Ireland, with regard to relationships, family planning and parenting. - It also highlights the role of several government-funded agencies and programmes in supporting parents and children with disabilities, including in the context of child protection. Read more on our website: https://nda.ie/". There is a pink and black NDA logo in the top left corner and a pink banner in the bottom right corner.
September 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Thank you to all the students from @mtu.ie, @myiadt.bsky.social, @unioflimerick.bsky.social, @tcddublin.bsky.social and @tudublin.bsky.social for showcasing their amazing projects at our #UniversalDesign Grand Challenge 2025 award ceremony yesterday. Check out their projects at tinyurl.com/3cnwdkp2
A group of student participants from the UDGC stand on a black stage with their certificates. They look happy and some have raised their arms in celebration. There is an NDA banner visible in the background, and they are standing against a black backdrop with a white centre.
September 26, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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Our final winner was a student from @mtu.ie who won our ICT award for her project Active Ease.
Slide with winner of the Digital ICT Award, Shannon Aisling Forde. Slide contains image of Shannon, image of toolkit, image of a trophy, award ceremony name and logos of CEUD and Enterprise Ireland.
September 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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A student from @tudublin.bsky.social for her project 'Flúirse' Mental Health and Wellness Centre (Built Environment award).
Slide with winner of the Built Environment Award, Amy Byrne. Slide contains image of Amy, image of a floorplan, image of a trophy, award ceremony name and logos of CEUD and Enterprise Ireland
September 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Other winners from our #UDGC 2025 award ceremony this evening included students from @tcddublin.bsky.social for their project Adjustomy (Commercialisation award)
Slide with winners of the Commercialisation Award, AdjustOmy. Slide contains image of group, image of tool, image of a trophy, award ceremony name and logos of CEUD and Enterprise Ireland.
September 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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👏👏👏 Leah Shanahan from the School of Design, @unioflimerick.bsky.social, took home our People’s Choice Award and our Product & Services Award for her project AMY at our #UniversalDesign Grand Challenge 2025 award ceremony this evening. A massive congratulations Leah!!!
Slide with winner of the People’s Choice Award and the Product & Services Award, Leah Shanahan for her project AMY. Slide contains image of Leah, image of pregnancy tests, image of a trophy, award ceremony name and logos of CEUD and Enterprise Ireland
September 25, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Tonight’s #UDGC keynote speaker is Kevin Horan, Head of Design @HSE. He works with multidisciplinary teams spanning research, design, technology, infrastructure, communications and customer experience to help people navigate their care and the health system. #UniversalDesign
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September 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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As the countdown continues to our 2025 #UDGC award ceremony, our colleague and award show host, Dan Eames, checks out the stage. Best of luck to all our amazing #UDGC finalists from universities right across the country presenting their projects tonight #UniversalDesign
Three images sit on a pink background. The first image shows a man gesturing to a powerpoint slide showing the UDGC logo. In the top right corner there is a Centre for Excellence in Universal Design and NDA logo. The third image shows a table with the UDGC trophies.)
September 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Registration is now open for our 2025 Annual Conference!

Date: Thursday, 16 October 2025.

Theme: ‘Parenting, Relationships, and Sexual & Reproductive Rights in the context of Article 23 UNCRPD’.

nda.ie/news/registe...
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September 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Registration for the #UniversalDesign Grand Challenge (UDGC) event is now open!

#UDGC2025 is taking place in-person at the Aviva Stadium on 25 September.

Read more information, including on how to register: nda.ie/news/univers...
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September 5, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Have you heard about Access Officers?

All public bodies should have an Access Officer to help protect rights and make sure that people with disabilities can access public services.

To learn more, click this link: nda.ie/accessibilit...
A white graphic with black and pink text. The NDA logo is in the top left corner and a pink graphic runs along the left hand side. There are three pictures in the graphic - the first shows a wheelchair user in an office, the second shows a person with a vision impairment using a computer, the third shows a person with a hearing impairment using a phone.
August 21, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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This morning, our Centre for Excellence in Universal Design colleagues presented at a Design Skillnet Summer Session on #UniversalDesign.

They discussed the principles and benefits of Universal Design, talked through #UD case studies, and highlighted the European Accessibility Act #EAA
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August 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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The public should receive the best possible customer experience when they contact the Public Service, no matter what form that communication takes.

Our ‘Customer Communications Toolkit for Services to the Public - A Universal Design Approach’ can help.
universaldesign.ie/communicatio...
A teal graphic with a checklist on how customer communications can meet Universal Design Standards and a pink graphic with examples of what the toolkit can be used for.
August 12, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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We have published our 2024 Annual Report.

The report presents an overview of everything we achieved last year, including our activities and outputs during the final year of our Strategic Plan 2022-2024.

It can be read on our website here: nda.ie/publications...
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August 6, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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Yesterday, we had a constructive meeting with representatives of Cuan.

We discussed ongoing work and collaboration to address domestic, sexual and gender based violence against disabled people.
A group of seven people stand either side of a banner for Cuan, The Domestic, Social and Gender-Based Violence Agency. There is an office visible in the background.
August 1, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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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
Photo of the Report on Compliance with Part 5 of the Disability Act 2005 for 2023 showing the report highlights which are, 4.1% of all public sector employees reported a disability in 2023 and 91% of all public bodies achieved or exceeded the minimum 3% target in 2023.
July 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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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...
Pink, black and white Save the Date graphic for the NDA research promotion scheme
July 23, 2025 at 8:52 AM