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Disability Champion Initiative - Craigavon
As part of a new Disability in Local Councils Initiative, three ‘Disability Champions’ have been appointed for Craigavon Borough Council. The aim of the initiative is to promote greater disability equality in local government and to create a network of “Disability Champions” across Northern Ireland. more »
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Translink launches new Access Guide – Important travel advice for passengers with disabilities
Transport Minister Conor Murphy today launched Translink’s new Access Guide, that provides travel advice specifically for passengers with disabilities and older people who may find using public transport difficult. more »
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Pathways to Further and Higher Education conference
Exploring the needs of young people with a physical disability or sensory impairment who want to enter further or higher education is high on the agenda as the exam period comes to an end. more »
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Southern Area Supported Employment Consortium
A conference to highlight the supported employment initiatives, training and education opportunities aimed at people with physical disabilities or sensory impairments is the latest event to be organised by the Southern Area Supported Employment Consortium. more »
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Cash boost for 20,000 blind people
20,000 severely visually impaired people will be entitled to receive the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance, James Purnell, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, announced in the House of Commons yesterday. more »
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