Opening in the Lighthouse Cinema on Friday 18th is Benda Bilili an award winning documentary about the Congolese group of disabled musicians and street children who make an album and become famous internationally.
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Benda Bilili
March 14th, 2011 · Comments Off on Benda Bilili · Disability
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Programme for Government – Disability
March 7th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Disability, Equality
Given that Fine Gael and Labour had the most extensive commitments in the area of disability in their manifestos, it is no surprise that the Programme for Government section on the subject was extensive enough. The commitment to put the standards on Residential settings for people with disabilities on a statutory footing and ensure inspections […]
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Count me in
February 17th, 2011 · 4 Comments · Disability, Elections, General Election 2011, Irish Politics
If you are thinking about not voting – watch Dan talk about the election and voting for people with disabilities. Congratulations to Sunbeam Media and everyone involved. If you know someone with a disability who is registered to vote see what you can do to help them vote on February 25th if they are not […]
Manifesto watch – Disability Part 2
February 15th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Disability, Elections, General Election 2011, Irish Politics
Fine Gael published their manifesto today and as part of my review of the party’s manifestos here is the section on disability. (Pg. 33) 8. Disability Fine Gael will ensure that the quality of life for people with disabilities is enhanced and that resources allocated reach the people who need them. To achieve this, we […]
Manifesto Watch – Disability
February 11th, 2011 · 8 Comments · Disability, Elections, Equality, General Election 2011, Green Party, Irish Politics
The Disability invisibility cloak is being lifted on the General Election. Now lets see if the parties and their representatives can talk about it! The Labour Party launched their manifesto today The section on Disability A fair deal for people with disabilities Labour remains committed to an approach to disability in Ireland based on rights, […]