Save the Date: National Disability Authority Annual Conference 2023

Posted on 19 Jun 2023

This year’s event will examine Article 29 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) in Ireland, which focuses on the participation of disabled people in political and public life.

Save the Date – NDA Annual Conference 2023

Theme: Guaranteeing the equal participation of disabled people in political and public life in Ireland – UNCRPD article 29

When: Thursday 26 October 2023, 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 conference will focus on issues in relation to accessible voting and the public and political representation of disabled people in Ireland. The event will bring together disabled people, public officials and elected representatives in order to discuss barriers faced by disabled people and proposed solutions. It will also examine international practices relevant to this theme, presenting 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.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON NEW NDA

A new NDA public consultation on the draft Code of Practice on Accessible Public Buildings is now open. Feedback welcome by Monday, 26 June 2023.