Every person deserves the right to live independently. Yet, the lack of wheelchair-liveable housing in Ireland is denying individuals their basic rights under the #UNCRPD . It's time to prioritize accessibility and ensure everyone has a place to call home. #HomeTruths

IWA Member Martha & her mum Mary attended last night's meeting to support the local Cavan Community Centre which has had to change to an outreach model amongst ongoing recruitment and retention issues. Thank you to everyone who joined us, read more here:
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Check out this video of the Disability Awareness Day organised by Athlone IWA's youth group.
Our empowering members invited in preschool children to give them an understanding of different disabilities and the various equipment our members use daily.
#DisabilityAwareness

Thanks to Billy Kelleher MEP Barry Cowen @FiannaFail for signing our #DisabilityPledge ahead of the #EUElections24 #DisabilityVotesCount

It is really important to vote in upcoming election. Unfortunately, in 2024 not all polling stations are accessible, many PWD will need to use a postal vote. While this is the only system we have, it needs to be reformed. PWD should be involved in political life like their peers

A young Irish Wheelchair Association member, who sadly passed away two years ago at the age of 21, has been remembered in a very special way by staff and friends at Dundalk IWA.
You can read the full story here⬇️
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Saturday was a huge celebration of para sport! The Irish Wheelchair Basketball and Rugby Leagues ending. Medals galore at the Leinster Games and new PBs set at the Munster Open Para Powerlifting Championships too!

#MondayMotivation

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Some people who are unable to vote in person because of their disability may be eligible for a postal vote in June's Local and European Elections.
Listen to what our Advocacy Manager Joan Carthy has to say.
#LocalElections24 #EuropeanElections24 #IWAAdvocacy #PostalVote

Just over a week away, alongside Waterford Sports Partnership, until we launch the Waterford Junior Multi-Sport Club!

Learn more about this exciting new club and register your child today!
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Don't forget to tune into RTE Radio 1 this evening at 7.30pm

🏠 'Brendan's current small home reflects societal expectations that wheelchair users aren't expected to have families. But like anyone else, he dreams of expanding his family.

Watch his full video here vimeo.com/938642925?shar…

#HomeTruths

Para Sport @ IWA this weekend!

Sat 27
✔️Para Athletics Leinster Games, Carlow IT 🥏

✔️Para Powerlifting Munster Championships, Waterford IT 🦾

✔️Wheelchair Rugby Irish League Finals, Clontarf. 🏐

✔️Wheelchair Basketball Cup Finals, Sport Ireland 🏀

As a life long promoter of equal rights and co-founder of Lough Ree Access For All , I fully endorse this message from IWA and pledge to campaign on these critical issues at European level if elected in June 7th 👍👍

Have your voice heard in June's #LocalElections and #EuropeanElections ! #IWAAdvocacy

'Access to suitable housing should be a basic right, not a luxury. Join us in advocating for accessible housing options for individuals with disabilities. Together, we can make a difference! #HomeTruths #AccessibleHousing #EqualityForAll '

Today our National Advocacy Manager, Joan, met with Paul McAuliffe TD & Senior Policy Officer Michaela Reilly in Leinster House to discuss the future of Disability Reform!
This was a first step in real consultation and a commitment to genuine progress.
See more on our FB page.

The European Disability Card & Parking Card doesn't address the barriers to travel & access within the EU.

#BreakingBarriers #Access

Our Introduction to Coaching Wheelchair Basketball Course is open to register for now! Taking place on May 12th in Cork, June 9th in Galway and September 21st at IWA-Sports, Dublin, learn more and sign up now!

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Our housing team are attending The Housing Agency Ireland Conference today as part of our work to lobby for the design and inclusion of wheelchair-liveable houses in housing developments nationally.

#HomeTruths #ThinkAheadBuildAccessible #ThinkAheadThinkHousing