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NDA publishes final Review of Progress under the Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities (2014-2024)

The Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities 2015-2024 (CES) was a cross-Government approach to addressing the barriers the employment of disabled people. With the CES coming to an end in 2024, the NDA has produced a comprehensive final review of progress under the strategy.

NDA publishes Background Paper on Article 12 UNCRPD

Providing wider context to the NDA’s ongoing research examining the process and the experiences of people leaving wardship, the NDA has published a background paper on Ireland’s journey from wardship to supported-decision-making viewed through the lens of the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

National Winners of our Annual 'Someone Like Me' Art Competition Announced

We celebrated amazing talent from all over the country, and the senior and junior national award winners of our 'Someone Like Me' art competition, at an award ceremony in Dublin City Hall on January 28, 2025.

NDA participates in information event on discharge from wardship

The event provided an opportunity to speak to people discharging from wardship and their Committees about participating in our research evaluating the impact of the ending of the wardship system.

CEUD at the Open House Europe Annual Summit 2025

NDA survey to establish a register of public sector websites and mobile apps for monitoring in 2025

NDA participates in the 2025 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition

National Disability Authority and Centre for Excellence in Universal Design staff enjoyed the energetic and celebratory environment at this years BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) which took place from January 9 to 11.

Someone Like Me Art Competition - County Winners Announced

The Junior and Senior County winners have been announced in the annual Someone Like Me art competition.

Tender issued for the provision of temporary agency staff

The NDA requires the provision of temporary agency staff services for administrative support at Grade III, Grade IV (Department of Health Grades), Clerical Officer and Executive Officer, or equivalent grades.