The Disabled Drivers Association are delighted to announce their involvement in the DiTL EU Project (Disabled People Inclusion and Training in Transport and Logistics) which aims to enhance equality and eliminate discrimination for people with disabilities in the transport and logistics sectors by improving access to training and employment. This 36-month initiative aims to improve access to training and employment for people with disabilities in the transport and logistics sector, where they remain underrepresented.

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Older drivers have been urged to “keep going” as long as they can — and it is safe to do so — amid an increased climate of aggression and speed on the roads and more complicated road layout systems. Read the full article here: https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41492009.html

Embracing inclusion in the tourism sector will improve the visitor experience

Fáilte Ireland CEO, Paul Kelly, says his vision impairment has taught him the importance of inclusion and diversity in the workplace.

Read the full article here:TheJournal.ie

The Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme (DDS) should be replaced with a needs-based, grant-led approach for vehicle adaptations, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Senator Nikki Bradley said, there needs to be a widening of the eligibility criteria by which people with disabilities can obtain primary medical certs (PMC) within the scheme - read the full article here - Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme not fit for purpose – Bradley - Fine Gael

A charity in Co Donegal is helping people who are living with disability or extra needs to enjoy the thrill of surfing.

Chief Executive of Liquid Therapy Ireland Tom Losey said the idea is to bring the experience of the sea to people who struggle to participate or cannot participate in a mainstream opportunity and require a higher level of support and understanding.

Read more here: https://www.rte.ie/news/ulster/2024/0920/1471023-surfing-donegal/

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Fear of physical and verbal abuse and their own safety were among the top reasons for not approaching somebody parked illegally in accessible parking bays.

The DDAI are calling on a Text Alert Scheme to be introduced nationwide to help combat abuse of accessible parking bays.

The funds raised will be used to compile a comprehensive list of County Councillors nationwide and to contact them, encouraging them to propose a motion for introducing a Text Alert Scheme in their respective areas.  We will also be calling for greater accessible parking provision and more enforcement of the current laws.

All funds raised will be ring fenced for this campaign.

More detailed information about the Text Alert Scheme can be found below. Please DONATE here - DONATE NOW