Disability Action Northern Ireland

09/03/2026

In March 2026, we’ll be celebrating an incredible milestone. 40 years of impact, growth, and community.

To mark this occasion, we will be celebrating with a Fundraising Gala Ball at the Hilton Belfast on Friday 27th March 2026!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of dining and dancing, with music and live entertainment from The Untouchables and Emer Maguire, all in support of our mental health counselling services.

Drinks reception from 6:30pm
Individual tickets: £125
To book tickets, contact: events@disabilityaction.org

09/03/2026

Today, at the APG on Disability, we convened with other stakeholders to discuss the Draft Disability Strategy as part of the ongoing consultation process.

The consultation remains open until 20 March, so there is still time to share your views and help shape the final strategy.

Have your say here: https://consultations.nidirect.gov.uk/dfc/draft-disability-strategy-public-consultation/

04/03/2026

We are disabled person led, dedicated to supporting our community with information, advice, and essential services.

Please Be Mindful & Kind

Abuse of our staff in person, over the phone, or online will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

We are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for everyone.

Thank you for helping us maintain a respectful space. 💙

04/03/2026

To all Approved Driving Instructors in Northern Ireland!

Are you interested in fitting your driving school's automatic vehicle with specialised adaptations to help teach people with varying physical disabilities?

Disability Action have secured a small grant that can help make this possible. With adaptations such as:

Left Foot Accelerator
Push-Pull Hand Controls
Infrared Remote Control System
Pedal Extensions
Spinner Aids

Four driving schools have availed of this grant so far, enabling more people who need adaptations to be able to learn to drive outside of the greater Belfast area.

This is the final year that we are able to offer this grant and we have limited numbers available. You can arrange to see our vehicles with these adaptations and we will be available for advice and support.

Please note that we are restricted to adapting only one vehicle per driving school in each council area.*

Get in touch to find out more by contacting the NI Mobility Centre on 028 9029 7877 or email mobilitycentre@disabilityaction.org

*Terms and conditions apply.

03/03/2026

Did you know that, our new Accessible All-ages Apprenticeships Guide is available in BSL signed videos with subtitles and audio for full accessibility.

The guide covers common questions like, what is an apprenticeship, whether an apprenticeship could affect your benefits, what to expect on day one, what support you can ask for, and how to apply.

Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

26/02/2026

Community Places has organised a Free Planning Advice session for Tuesday, 3rd March 2026 from 11.00 am until 3.00 pm in East Belfast Community Development Agency, 55 Templemore Avenue, Belfast.

They will offer free advice on any planning issues to people and communities who cannot afford to pay a private consultant, this advice includes:

🔵How the planning system works
🔵What stage your Local Development Plan is at
🔵Whether or not you need planning permission
🔵How to comment on a proposal that may impact on your home or community
🔵Your council’s decision-making process

Drop in anytime or call to book an appointment

Please contact Community Places on 028 9023 9444 or email hello@communityplaces.info

25/02/2026

As part of this year’s Mayor’s Initiative, local disability groups in Strabane highlighted the need for a dedicated social evening for Adults with SEN (Special Educational Needs) and we were delighted to help make it happen.

To support this, the Mayor partnered with Disability Action to deliver free Disability Awareness Training to local bars and restaurants.

The training focused on building a stronger understanding of what disability really means, why awareness matters in hospitality, and how we can embed best practice to ensure access, inclusion, and a welcoming environment for all.

Together, we’re breaking down barriers to social inclusion and creating spaces where everyone feels valued and supported. 💙

20/02/2026

We are incredibly grateful to our newly confirmed sponsors for their ongoing support and belief in our mission.

Lockton Insurance - https://global.lockton.com/
Unico Contracts Ltd - https://www.unicocontracts.co.uk/
S3 Solutions - https://www.s3solutions.co.uk/

Their partnership plays a vital role in strengthening the services we provide to the disabled community, and their generosity will have a direct impact on the people we serve.

Every pound raised at this year’s Gala Ball will fund our Mental Health Counselling Service, which provides:

• Free, confidential one to one counselling
• Specialist disability informed mental health support
• Crisis and emotional wellbeing support for those in urgent need

Demand for these services has increased significantly, and your sponsorship would ensure that no one seeking support is left without it.

To our sponsors: thank you for standing with us, investing in our community, and helping us create a brighter, more inclusive future. Your commitment truly makes a difference.

We still have a limited number of sponsorship opportunities available.
If your organisation would like to support our work and be part of a transformational evening, we’d love to hear from you - email events@disabilityaction.org

16/02/2026

Does your Disabled People’s Organisation need a clear plan for the future?

Join Disability Action for a practical online workshop on how to write a simple, realistic strategic plan.

This session will cover:
*Analysis of your organisation's current situation and possibilities
*Deciding a clear and simple strategy for long term development
*Creating a cohesive action plan to achieve your outcomes.

Choose a session that suits you:

📅 Tuesday 17th February 2026 | 12–2pm (Live captioned)
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QQudZ4e6Tve4Hg9dWCpklA

📅 Wednesday 25th February 2026 | 6–8pm (BSL interpreted)
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nqD1ZzuGSi6aGm597VLsXg

Please register on Zoom in advance and save the date to your calendar.
We’d love to see you there.