NDA Strategic Plan 2010-2012 - Progressing the Disability Agenda
The National Disability Authority launched its Strategic Plan 2010-2012 - Progressing the Disability Agenda on 10 March 2010
Report on employment of people with disabilities in the public service in 2008
The NDA has presented its third statutory report on Part 5 of the Disability Act 2005, to Mr Dermot Ahern TD, Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. Under Part 5 of the Disability Act 2005 all public bodies are required to promote and support the employment of people with disabilities in the public service and to reach a statutory minimum target of 3% of staff with disabilities.
Part 5 of the Disability Act 2005: Monitoring and Reporting process - resources for 2009
The statutory reporting forms and the NDA's guidance materials are available to download in English, Irish and accessible HTML. Other formats can be made available on request.
Guidelines for Accessible Maritime Transport
The Department of Transport in partnership with the NDA formally launched Guidelines for Accessible Maritime Transport in March 5, 2010
Disclosing Disability in the Workplace a Review of Literature and Practice in the Irish Public Sector
One of the functions of the National Disability Authority is to monitor the compliance with the 3% target for the employment of people with disabilities in Public Bodies. The National Disability Authority commissioned researchers to gain an understanding of how people with disabilities who are employed in the public sector view the monitoring process as well as the factors they feel facilitate and hinder the disclosure of a disability in the workplace.
NDA's 2008 Annual Report
NDA's 2008 Annual Report details the progress made by the NDA in the many issues directly related to the lives of people with disabilities in the key areas of policy, research, standards and universal design. The full report can be read or downloaded at the link above.
Representation and Portrayal of People with Disabilities in Irish Broadcasting
A unique report examining the Representation and Portrayal of People with Disabilities in Irish Broadcasting was published on the 17th July 2009 by the National Disability Authority (NDA) and the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI). The report presents three pieces of research which afford unprecedented insight into the portrayal of people with disabilities, into Irish people’s attitudes towards this representation in Irish broadcasting and into existing models of best practice in other countries.
NDA/IOSH “Safe Evacuation for All” conference 2009
The National Disability Authority and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) (Fire Risk Management Section) hosted a one-day conference on “Safe Evacuation for All” at the Crowne Plaza Dublin-Northwood Hotel, Santry, Dublin 9, on 23 September, 2009. This event provided practical advice on planning for the safe evacuation of all building users, including people with disabilities. There were a number of interesting case studies showing how Irish organisations are dealing with evacuation planning.
NDA Annual Conference 2009
NDA hosted the NDA Annual Conference 2009 entitled: 'Promoting Independent and Community Living for People with Intellectual Disabilities' at the Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin 3 on Tuesday 6th October 2009. Keynote speakers included Prof Jim Mansell, Director of the Tizard Centre, University of Kent; Dr John Agosta, Vice President, Human Services Research Institute, USA; Lisa Gregg-Herrett, Assistant Director, Choice Support, UK; Marie Zura, Director of Developmental Services Howard Center, Vermont, USA; Mary Kealy, Brothers of Charity Clare; and members of the Inclusive Research Network.
Ethical Guidance for Research with People with Disabilities
NDA has developed new revised ethical guidance for research with people with disabilities. The guidance sets out core ethical values for research with people with disabilities, an outline for good practice and case studies. It builds on the 2005 NDA publication, taking into account developments such as the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006) and the experience of the National Disability Survey (2006). We hope that the guidance will be widely used and disseminated and contribute to excellent research.
Recent Policy Submission from NDA
You can find some recent policy submissions from the NDA here.
National Disability Strategy
The 'Towards 2016' Strategic Document pulls together the vision, mission and strategic objectives of the National Disability Strategy, and is available from the Dept of Justice, Equality and Law Reform website.
Under the terms of the Disability Act 2005, six Government departments prepared Sectoral Plans on disability, which are now in force.
Links to Sectoral Plans
Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources,Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government,
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment,
Department of Health and Children, (A review of the first year of this plan is also available).
Department of Social and Family Affairs,
Department of Transport (A revised Sectoral Plan 2008 edition is also available).
New Disability Plans
The NDA sent a booklet to every house in the country about the National Disability Strategy. The booklet tells people about improvements in public services, assessments, education services and other changes happening.
NDA Access Officer
The NDA has appointed Mr Alan Dalton as Access Officer. He can arrange extra help for people with disabilities who use the NDA's information and services. The Disability Act 2005 requires every public body to have a least one Access Officer. If you need help to use the NDA's information and services, you can contact Alan Dalton by phone at (01) 608 0406 or by sending an email to accessofficer@nda.ie.
If you have a general question for the NDA, you should contact us by phone at (01) 608 0400 or by sending an email to nda@nda.ie.
The NDA has a complaints protocol for people who are not happy with the NDA's service.
Taoiseach's Public Service Excellence Awards 2010
The awards are held every two years to recognise and reward examples of excellence in the delivery of public services and / or administration, directly by public servants, Interested individuals, groups and organisations within the Public Service can download an application form at www.onegov.ie.