Theme:

Promoting the participation of disabled people in cultural life, recreation, leisure and sport in Ireland – UNCRPD Article 30

When:

Thursday 24th October 2024, 9:30am – 16.15pm

Where:

This will be a blended event with the physical venue at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin and online participation also available

Cost:

Free of charge

This year’s event will examine Article 30 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) in Ireland, which focuses on the participation of disabled people in cultural life, recreation, leisure and sport.

The event will bring together disabled people and their representative organisations, public officials and academics in order to discuss barriers faced by disabled people and proposed solutions. It will also examine international practices and European Union developments relevant to this theme, including learning from other countries which could inform potential solutions to address the challenges and barriers faced.

The conference will be of interest to:

  • policy makers
  • public sector officials
  • local authority officials
  • Disabled Persons Organisations and other disability organisations
  • individuals with disabilities and their families.

Registration details will be made available at a later date.