The National Disability Authority (NDA) held its 2025 annual conference on Thursday, 16 October 2025, at the AVIVA Stadium, Dublin. The conference examined the implementation of Article 23 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) in Ireland. Article 23 UNCRPD recognises the right of people with disabilities to marry and to have a family.
Over 250 people attended the event, a mix of in-person and online participants. The conference featured a range of addresses and panel discussions, with issues discussed including the extent to which Article 23 UNCRPD is being realised in Ireland; barriers faced by disabled people regarding parenthood, relationships, family, and sexual and reproductive rights.
Download a full summary of the event below.
NDA Annual Conference 2025: Summary Report
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