Call for Self-Advocates – DFI

Call for Participants from the Disability Federation of Ireland

If you wish to participate please contact DFI at the details below, asap.

DFI Workshop – Disability and Poverty – Lived Experiences

As part of the UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (October 17th), DFI is hosting a participatory workshop for self-advocates and support staff.
Disability and Poverty- Telling it as it is.

• Date: October 9th
• Time: 11:00am – 2:30pm
• Location: DFI Offices, Fumbally Court, Dublin 8 (D08 TXY8)
• Refreshments and light lunch provided
  Purpose:
• To hear directly from people with disabilities about their lived experiences of inadequate State supports.
• To gather insights, in a fun and engaging way, on the real challenges faced and what needs to change.
• To support ongoing advocacy, including the campaign for a Cost of Disability Payment and wider improvements in income and State support.
  Outcome:
• Discussions will be facilitated in a safe, supportive environment.
• Feedback will be anonymised.
• Key points will be recorded through notes and a graphic illustration, which will be framed and shared publicly on October 17th as evidence of participants’ voices.
  Registration:
• Places are limited (max 25 participants).
• Personal Assistants (PAs) and frontline staff are welcome.
  Please Register using this link:
  https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1711131523449?aff=oddtdtcreator
  Please contact pjcleere@disability-federation.ie with any questions