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Disability Allowance is payable to disabled people over 16 and under 66 years of age. The disability must have continued, or be expected to continue, for at least 12 months. It must cause substantial restrictions in undertaking work that would otherwise be suitable for a person of your age, experience and qualifications.
The Department of Children, Disability and Equality (Irish: An Roinn Leanaí, Míchumais agus Comhionannais) is a department of the Government of Ireland. It is led by the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality .
Disability is the experience of any condition that makes it more difficult for a person to do certain activities or have equitable access within a given society. [1] Disabilities may be cognitive, developmental, intellectual, mental, physical, sensory, or a combination of multiple factors.
The maximum grant is 5,020 payable once in any three year period. More than 300 people receive the grant each year at an estimated cost of 1.3 million. The ombudsman recommended that the age limit be removed and the definition of disability should be broadened to include all those with physical, intellectual, sensory or mental health ...
Disability in Northern Ireland (1 C, 3 P) E. Special education in Ireland (2 C) I. Irish people with disabilities (9 C, 11 P) M. Mental health in Ireland (4 C, 6 P) O.
The Department of Social Protection (Irish: An Roinn Cosanta Sóisialta) is a department of the Government of Ireland, tasked with administering Ireland's social welfare system. It oversees the provision of income support and other social services.
The Northern Ireland 2011 Census, [9] undertaken by Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA), reported that of a Northern Ireland population of 1,810,863; 20.6% (374,646) reported that their day-to-day activities were limited because of a long-standing health problem or disability. [10]
Universal design is one of the key concepts in and approaches to disability inclusion. It involves designing buildings, products, or environments in a way that secures accessibility and usability to the greatest extent possible. [6] [7] [8] Disability mainstreaming is simultaneously a method, a policy, and a tool for achieving social inclusion ...