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Accessibility Participation in Society
Guidance to Support Non-Speaking and Minimally Speaking People to Access Public Services
This document provides guidance for public services staff on how to support autistic people and other users of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) who are non-speaking or minimally speaking to access public services.
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Awareness Raising and Attitudes
Good Practice Guidance for Commissioners of Autism Training in the Public Sector
This guidance has been produced under Action 6 of the Autism Innovation Strategy.
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Good Practice Guidance for Commissioners of Disability Training in the Public Sector
This guidance updates a National Disability Authority (NDA) publication from 2005 entitled Guidelines for Purchasers of Disability Equality Training.
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Accessibility
Literature Review on Supporting Non-Speaking and Minimally Speaking People to Access Public Services
The aim of this review was to provide a robust evidence base for neuro-affirmative practice in supporting non-speaking and minimally speaking autistic and disabled people to access public services. The aim was also to examine best practice in providing public services to this group of the population.
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Justice, Equality and Addressing Violence and Abuse Participation in Society Transforming Disability Services
Research on the Transition from Wardship
The journey from wardship to supported decision-making: An examination of the process and the experiences of people leaving wardship
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Justice, Equality and Addressing Violence and Abuse Participation in Society Awareness Raising and Attitudes
New study examines the experiences of those leaving the wardship system
Release date: Tuesday, 10 February 2026
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Children Education Participation in Society Awareness Raising and Attitudes
Dublin and Westmeath primary schools are winners in 10th anniversary of competition promoting disability awareness
Winners of National Disability Authority Someone Like Me Art Competition announced
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Percentage of employees reporting a disability in the public sector exceeds 5% for the first time
Press Release: Monday, 22 December 2025
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Employment
NDA Annual Reports on Compliance with Part 5 of the Disability Act
Reports from 2006 in English and Irish detailing how many people with disabilities work in the public sector.