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.

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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.

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Did you know that you can book a parking space at Dublin Airport and receive a reduced rate. You must have a valid Parking Permit (Blue Badge)

Find out more here: Person with Reduced Mobility Form (dublinairport.com)

THE SCHEME THAT helps motorists with a disability with the costs of adapting their car is “no longer fit-for-purpose” according to Finance Minister Jack Chambers.

Read the full article here: Disabled Drivers & Passengers Scheme "Not-fit-for-purpose"

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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 aim is to have a County Councillor in every local authority willing to put forward a motion to introduce a Text Alert Scheme in their area.

All funds raised will be ring fenced for this campaign.

Watch a short video of DDAI Board member Martyn Moran tell his amazing story of how he survived a farming accident when he was 2 years old.

Watch the video here

Velorail is a unique, fun and inclusive outdoor activity that brings users through the rural hinterland of Kiltimagh on the old Rail Track. User groups have their own Railbike and will depart the refurbished Kiltimagh Station and travel either North or South experiencing all that goes on in a rural area as they do so.

Included is a 2 seater plus standard wheelchair (2 pedal) railbike for wheelchair users that can be booked.

Further information www.velorail.ie