Disability Federation of Ireland

Disability Federation of Ireland Official page for DFI, the national support organisation for voluntary disability groups in Ireland. An advocate for the Voluntary Disability Sector.

Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) is the national support organisation for voluntary disability organisations in Ireland who provide services to people with disabilities and disabling conditions. There are 127 organisations within membership or as associates in DFI. We work to ensure that Irish society is fully inclusive of people with disabilities and disabling conditions so that they can exercise fully their civil, social and human rights. DFI provides:
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20/02/2026

“This is not about living in luxury. This is about having the basic necessities.”

Michael from Clare, explains exactly what the €1,400 gap means in reality, whether he eats or has heat.

Michael is calling on the wider community to march.

This is an emergency. Disabled people cannot wait until 2027.

28 Feb | Garden of Remembrance | 1pm

We are incredibly proud to have such a strong, united coalition standing with us and our partners at Irish Wheelchair As...
20/02/2026

We are incredibly proud to have such a strong, united coalition standing with us and our partners at Irish Wheelchair Association and Access for all Ireland to demand a €400 Emergency Disability Payment.

A massive thank you to the incredible organisations who have already added their name and their voice to the campaign:

🔹 Clare Leader Forum

🔹 BC IL - Blanchardstown Centre for Independent Living

🔹 Disability Power Ireland

🔹 Dyslexia Ireland

🔹 Affordable Ireland

🔹 Irish Senior Citizens Parliament

🔹 Care Alliance Ireland

🔹 Cheshire Ireland

🔹 ADHD Ireland

🔹 Acquired Brain Injury Ireland

🔹 NCPD - The National Council for People with Disabilities CLG

🔹 Inclusion Ireland

🔹 The Irish Society For Autism.

🔹 Walk Irl

🔹 Rehab Group

🔹 National Women's Council of Ireland

🔹 Polio Survivors Ireland

🔹 Multiple Sclerosis Ireland

🔹 Enable Ireland

🔹 North Tipperary Disability Support Services

We are stronger together. Does your organisation want to stand with us?

There is still time to add your logo and lend your support to the campaign.

It takes just 30 seconds to sign up here: http://web.disability-federation.ie/cn/aiafm/emergencypayment

Let’s send a message they can’t ignore.

Join us on the streets: 📅 Saturday, 28 February 📍 Garden of Remembrance, Dublin ⏰ 1pm

19/02/2026

“People with disabilities have been made €1,400 less well off because of this government. We can’t wait until 2027.”

Disability activist Clár lays out the stark reality of the crisis. The Government removed our supports with no permanent plan in place.

March to demand an Emergency Disability Payment.

Join us. 📅 Saturday, 28 Feb 📍 Garden of Remembrance | 1:00 pm

18/02/2026

“They said we can wait until 2027.”

John says the government has promised a permanent payment in 2027, but that doesn’t heat a home today.

John is calling on the wider community to march with us

📅 28 Feb | Garden of Remembrance | 1pm

17/02/2026

“The cost of living crisis is hard enough for everyone, but it’s 10 times harder when you’re disabled.”

Emma Ward, a disability activist from Galway, says disabled people cannot cover the soaring costs of transport, heat, and food.

March to demand an Emergency Disability Payment.

📅 28 Feb | Garden of Remembrance | 1pm

16/02/2026

“People with disabilities shouldn’t have to be brave just to survive.”

Conor highlights the reality of the .

The €400 payment isn’t “special treatment.” It is about dignity.

March to demand an Emergency Payment

Join us. Feb 28th | Garden of Remembrance | 1pm

13/02/2026

“Many of us, including myself, are now on payment schemes, trying to keep up with the cost of heating our homes and keeping the electricity on.”

Lynn explains how sudden cuts have devastating impacts on family life.

March with us to demand an Emergency Disability Payment

📅 28 Feb | Garden of Remembrance | 1pm

12/02/2026

"I have to charge my chair overnight and the overhead hoist. I have to cut down on what I eat to pay the bills."

Damien in Cavan isn't choosing between luxuries. He is choosing between his mobility and his meals.

March to demand an Emergency Winter Payment.

📅 28 Feb | Garden of Remembrance | 1pm

12/02/2026

Yesterday, DFI’s Emer Begley and Laura O’Callaghan and our colleagues at the Irish Wheelchair Association addressed the Joint Committee on Infrastructure where they discussed the need to move beyond "add-on" accessibility including:

🔸Universal Design by default

🔸Application of the UN CRPD locally with full-time Access Officers, consistent structures and meaningful participation for disabled people.

Watch Emer and Laura's opening statements here.

11/02/2026

“In the last few weeks, it has stopped me getting sleep because I’m worried.”

Peter is losing sleep over an avoidable crisis. He is calling for action.

“The time got for talking is over. The time for action is now”

March with us Garden of Remembrance, Dublin 1pm Saturday 28 February.

10/02/2026

"Disabled people have been told to wait till 2027 but lots of disabled people can't wait in the cold."

Disabled activist James Cawley is joining the march. Are you?

Together, our voices are stronger.

📅 Feb 28 | 1pm | Garden of Remembrance

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