Wexford DPO - Disabled Persons' Organisation

Wexford DPO - Disabled Persons' Organisation Disabled people in Wexford (Ireland) working together to advocate for the rights of disabled people

Definition Day Disabling Barriers: The root cause of disability under this model. These are the environmental (e.g., sta...
11/03/2026

Definition Day

Disabling Barriers: The root cause of disability under this model. These are the environmental (e.g., stairs), attitudinal (e.g., stereotypes), and institutional obstacles that exclude people with impairments.

07/03/2026

Who’s ready for some treats? 🧁✨
​There is a Cake Sale and Raffle happening at the Coolcotts Community Centre on Saturday, April 4th from 11am to 3pm! It’s all in aid of Wexford Special Olympics, so come grab a coffee, a slice of something delicious, and support our amazing local athletes.
​See you there! 🍓🍰

Definition Day Non-visible/apparent disabilitiesThis term refers to around 80% of disabled people whose disabilities may...
04/03/2026

Definition Day

Non-visible/apparent disabilities
This term refers to around 80% of disabled people whose disabilities may not be obvious to others.

Examples include:

* sensory and processing disabilities
* neurodivergent conditions
* cancer
* diabetes
* People with visible/apparent disabilities may choose not to share non-visible/apparent ones.

Many disabled people prefer to say ‘invisible disabilities’, but do not use ‘hidden disabilities’, as it suggests hiding something negative.

Some people prefer to refer to ‘non-apparent disabilities’ as a more inclusive alternative.

Avoid telling people with non-visible/apparent disabilities that they ‘don’t look disabled’.

Together, we are stronger. 🤝At Wexford D.P.O. (Disabled Persons Organisation), we believe in one core principle: NOTHING...
02/03/2026

Together, we are stronger. 🤝

At Wexford D.P.O. (Disabled Persons Organisation), we believe in one core principle: NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US.

We are a group dedicated to collective advocacy, ensuring that the voices of disabled people in Wexford are at the heart of the decisions that affect our lives. We are proud to work together towards a more inclusive society.

Ready to make a difference? Join us today and make your voice heard!

🔗 Click the link in our bio to sign up and become a member. https://tinyurl.com/wexforddpo

Definition Day Disabled Persons Organisations (DPOs)ILMI is a Disabled Persons Organisation (DPO). DPOs, unlike disabili...
18/02/2026

Definition Day

Disabled Persons Organisations (DPOs)
ILMI is a Disabled Persons Organisation (DPO). DPOs, unlike disability services providers, are led by and for disabled people. DPOs work on a cross-impairment basis with disabled adults. DPOs are about bringing disabled people collectively together to bring about a more inclusive, equal society. DPOs are spaces for disabled people, informed through an equality, human rights and social model of disability lens. DPOs should be the voice of disabled people and that statutory, non-Statutory reach out to when looking to engage with the collective voice of disabled people (including media, cultural, sporting, economic, employment and social inclusion dialogues).

Notification of Wexford Disabled Persons Organisation (DPO) Annual General Meeting When: Thursday 19th February 2026 fr...
17/02/2026

Notification of Wexford Disabled Persons Organisation (DPO) Annual General Meeting

When: Thursday 19th February 2026 from 11:30am to 1:30pm

11.30-12.30 All welcome
12.30-13.30 Members Only

Where: Presentation Arts Centre, Convent Rd, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Y21 X889

Members, prospective members, and supporters are welcome to attend.

Please RSVP to WexfordDPO@gmail.com
Refreshments will be provided.

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Notification of Wexford Disabled Persons Organisation (DPO) Annual General Meeting When: Thursday 19th February 2026 fr...
14/02/2026

Notification of Wexford Disabled Persons Organisation (DPO) Annual General Meeting

When: Thursday 19th February 2026 from 11:30am to 1:30pm

11.30-12.30 All welcome
12.30-13.30 Members Only

Where: Presentation Arts Centre, Convent Rd, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Y21 X889

Members, prospective members, and supporters are welcome to attend.

Please RSVP to WexfordDPO@gmail.com
Refreshments will be provided.

wexforddpo presentationartcentre

Notification of Wexford Disabled Persons Organisation (DPO) Annual General Meeting When: Thursday 19th February 2026 fr...
14/02/2026

Notification of Wexford Disabled Persons Organisation (DPO) Annual General Meeting

When: Thursday 19th February 2026 from 11:30am to 1:30pm

11.30-12.30 All welcome
12.30-13.30 Members Only

Where: Presentation Arts Centre, Convent Rd, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Y21 X889

Members, prospective members, and supporters are welcome to attend.

Please RSVP to WexfordDPO@gmail.com
Refreshments will be provided.

14/02/2026

Let’s talk about addressing the cost of disability.

The need to tackle the cost of disability has long been recognised by disabled people and DPOs. That urgency is now reflected in the Programme for Government 2025 and the Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025 to 2030. Article 28 of the UN CRPD also clearly sets out our right to an adequate standard of living and social protection.

The Department of Social Protection is leading the development of a cost of disability scheme and has launched a consultative process. ILMI strongly believes disabled people must be central at every stage of shaping this scheme. Our lived experience is not optional. It is essential.

We want to hear from you. Across two collective discussion sessions, we will focus on two key areas. First, what the upcoming DSP National Strategic Framework Summit on Cost of Disability is about and how disabled people’s lived experience should be reflected in it. Second, how a cost of disability scheme should be designed so it has a real and meaningful impact on disabled people’s lives.

We will explore questions such as who should receive a cost of disability payment, how often it should be paid, and how it supports choice and independent living. Facilitators will share guiding questions in advance.

The first session takes place on Tuesday 17 February at 3 pm and will focus on the structure and content of the DSP National Strategic Framework Summit. A second session will then examine the structure of the cost of disability scheme itself.

To register and get the Zoom link, email michaelseifu@ilmi.ie

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Definition Day DisabilityThe word ‘Disability’ can be defined people who have impairments experiencing a disadvantage ca...
11/02/2026

Definition Day

Disability
The word ‘Disability’ can be defined people who have impairments experiencing a disadvantage caused by environmental or social barriers that disables them from fully taking part in mainstream activities. ‘Disability’ is not the impairment. ‘Disability’ is created by social organisations which take little or no account of people who have impairment labels. Society disables people by excluding them from mainstream social, cultural and economic activities.

Source: ILMI

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