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St. Patrick's Day Parade

DPOC took the opportunity of the 2010 St. Patrick's Day parade in Ennis to unveil their new secret weapon against rogue motorists who park in disabled access car parking spaces. Read more >>

First Edition of Assistive Technology Ezine Now Available

Find out what's new in Assistive Technology (AT) in the first edition of the Enable Ireland National AT Training Service's ezine. Read more >>

Money Counts

People with an intellectual disability can face particular problems managing their money. MoneyCounts. ie is a collaboration between St John of God Carmona Services and MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service) which aims to provide money management and training through online activities such as interactive games, videos and excercises. http://www. moneycounts. ie/[http://www. moneycounts. Read more >>

NDA's Standards Newsletter

The National Disability Authority's winter newsletter highlighted the changes to the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2009. These changes, which came into effect on the 1st January 2010, include the requirement for new building projects to include provisions in relation to disability access certificates (DAC). Read more >>

Blind and visually impaired mobile phone buyer's guide

Useful information for blind or visually impaired people looking for a suitable mobile phone in this article from the BBC Ouch! website. Click here[http://www. bbc. co. uk/ouch/features/blind_and_vi_mobile_phone_buyer_s_guide. shtml]  . Read more >>

Disability Awareness DVD created by Longford students

An RTE news report recently featured a DVD created by Longford students which highlights how attitudes differ towards people with disabilities. The inspiration for this programme, called 'View From Here',  came from two 14 year old students who live almost identical lives but are treated very differently by many people. Read more >>