Disability Federation of Ireland

05/03/2026

'DFI was delighted to attend the launch of Donegal CIL’s Strategic Plan last week. The event also featured the premiere of their new video, My Life My Way, which highlights what DCIL’s Personal Assistance Service (PAS) truly means to the Leaders who use it. A powerful reminder of the importance of choice, control, and independent living.
https://fb.watch/FFbvkRpu8h/
https://www.facebook.com/donegalcentreforindependentliving

04/03/2026

As a result of the conflict ongoing in the Middle East, fuel prices are already increasing, which is having a direct and significant impact on many disabled people, already struggling to pay the bills.
We must keep the pressure on the Government to establish an Emergency Cost of Disability Payment ASAP. Please email your TDs now using the template email in the link in our bio.

02/03/2026

On Saturday 28th February, the disability community came out in force calling for the government to establish an emergency cost of disability payment now. Many disabled people cannot wait until budget 2027 to receive supports and so action is needed now, not “soon”, not in the next budget, NOW.

02/03/2026

⏳ The countdown is on! We’re just 3 months away from 🗓️

In case you missed it, we’re moving to a brand-new date this year: Friday 29 May.

We’re stepping into the sunshine for our biggest, brightest, and most impactful campaign yet.

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and stay tuned for resources and campaign packs coming soon! Let’s clear the path for true accessibility.

Learn more: https://www.makewayday.com/

28/02/2026

27/02/2026

Listen to Jack Cole and Emma Ward speak ahead of the Emergency Disability Payment march in Dublin on Saturday 28 February
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1496825492050515

27/02/2026

"In our society, we're either all equal or none of us are equal."

Jack Shannon Cole and Emma Ward joined David McCullough on the radio today to explain the real, terrifying reality of the crisis.

Listen back to the interview here.

Join us on 28 February to demand an immediate Emergency Disability Payment.

26/02/2026

"A promise for 2027 does not heat a home in 2026."

By removing vital cost-of-living supports, the Government has left disabled households up to €1,400 worse off this winter. We are not asking for a U-turn, we are asking them to build a bridge.

Read the latest opinion piece from Disabled activist James Cawley on why we're marching on 28 Feb, and why we need you there.

Read here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/disabled-people-cannot-wait-governments-yplzf

26/02/2026

“Suddenly, all of the extra assistance to meet these additional costs was just pulled.”

Carolyn explains the shock of having vital cost-of-living supports suddenly pulled by the Government.

We are not asking for the earth. March to demand a €400 Emergency Disability Payment to keep the lights and heat on.

📅 28Feb 📍 Garden of Remembrance | 1pm