Disability Action Northern Ireland

Disability Action Northern Ireland A charity working for and with people with disabilities across Northern Ireland. www.disabilityaction.org

As a campaigning body, we represent the views of our 160 member groups, working to bring about positive change to the social, economic and cultural life of people with disabilities and consequently to our entire community. We offer a range of services including Information ; Policy, Employment and Training Support, Capacity Building, Training on Disability & Diversity Issues, Transport and Mobility Assessment, all aimed at improving the quality of life of people with disabilities in Northern Ireland.

Calling all employers in Northern Ireland We are inviting businesses across all sectors to share their views on disabili...
19/12/2025

Calling all employers in Northern Ireland

We are inviting businesses across all sectors to share their views on disability inclusion in the workplace.

Your feedback will help shape our response to the NI Disability & Work Strategy consultation - a 10-year plan aiming to boost employment opportunities for disabled people.

Tell us what’s working, what’s missing, and what would make a real difference to your organisation.

Complete the short survey here: https://forms.office.com/e/ZBvaQ29k0d

Your voice matters. Let’s build a more inclusive future of work together.


We are proud to have a great team who go above and beyond for their community. Your donations to Cool FM's Mission Chris...
19/12/2025

We are proud to have a great team who go above and beyond for their community. Your donations to Cool FM's Mission Christmas and Foodstock - Community Solidarity Hub will make a real difference this festive season.

📣 We’re Hiring at Disability Action!Are you looking to gain experience in a supportive and inclusive workplace?We have t...
17/12/2025

📣 We’re Hiring at Disability Action!

Are you looking to gain experience in a supportive and inclusive workplace?

We have three exciting JobStart opportunities available:
🔹 Quality & Compliance Assistant
🔹 Facilities Assistant
🔹 IT Support Assistant - NOW CLOSED

These roles are based in our Belfast Head Office and open to individuals with a disability, long-term health condition, or difference who are in receipt of a working-age benefit.

📩 For more info email empower@disabilityaction.org
📞 Or call Michael on 07970 226903

🚀 Looking for your next step into work?We’re here to support disabled jobseekers into two exciting JobStart roles in fri...
16/12/2025

🚀 Looking for your next step into work?
We’re here to support disabled jobseekers into two exciting JobStart roles in friendly, inclusive workplaces:

🧸 Junior Administrative Assistant – Neddy Teddy’s Day Nursery (Co. Down)
🎥 Content Creator Assistant – Digital Twenty Four (Belfast)

✅ Up to 25 hours per week
✅ Great hourly rates
✅ Real-world experience
✅ Support available every step of the way

💬 Interested? Contact us at empower@disabilityaction.org OR call Michael on 07970 226903

Let’s make work, work for you.

Your voice matters.The government has a 10-year plan to improve work opportunities for disabled people in Northern Irela...
16/12/2025

Your voice matters.
The government has a 10-year plan to improve work opportunities for disabled people in Northern Ireland - but real change only happens when your experiences are heard.

What makes a good job? What gets in the way? What needs to change?

Share your views in our short survey. It’s open to anyone with a disability, long-term condition, or access need.
https://forms.office.com/e/5wTFzCkSBq or scan the QR code below.

📣 Join us for our DA Skills Hub Open Day!Students and parents are invited to drop in, meet our Skills for Life & Work te...
10/12/2025

📣 Join us for our DA Skills Hub Open Day!

Students and parents are invited to drop in, meet our Skills for Life & Work team, and find out more about our brand-new Skills Hub.
It’s a great chance to ask questions and see how the programme can support your next steps.

📍 Disability Action HQ, Airport Road West
📅 Wednesday 14th January 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

If you need help with travel or transport costs, just get in touch.
📧 daskills@disabilityaction.org
/ jenniferbell@disabilityaction.org

Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Zu0q11qrJEyOooXAAASSOr9TA7ZUuVZApGUTHVPFF6xUQzRYVUQzSlBPTTZPWkNJME1UM01SWjI3SS4u
or scan the QR code on the flyer

Ulster University and the University of Galway are inviting young people aged 18–25 across Northern Ireland and the Repu...
10/12/2025

Ulster University and the University of Galway are inviting young people aged 18–25 across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to take part in a study exploring how digital tools (apps and websites) can support mental health and wellbeing.

Participants will:
🔵Try one or more digital mental health tools for 2 weeks
🔵Join a short feedback workshop (£20/€20 voucher)
🔵Complete a follow-up survey (£10/€10 voucher)

Participation is voluntary and confidential.

To take part, use the QR code on the poster below or click on this link: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ulster/afrs4-baselinesurvey-yp

For any queries, contact:
📧 Prof Maurice Mulvenna – md.mulvenna@ulster.ac.uk
or
📧 Dr Carmen Kealy – ckealy@universityofgalway.ie

Our phone lines are back up and running!Thank you for your patience and we apologise again for any inconvenience caused
10/12/2025

Our phone lines are back up and running!
Thank you for your patience and we apologise again for any inconvenience caused

Our phone lines are currently down at the moment. We're working to resolve this as soon as possibleWe apologise for any ...
10/12/2025

Our phone lines are currently down at the moment. We're working to resolve this as soon as possible

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

📣 STRONG Programme Training – Project ManagementOur next STRONG Programme training session is now open to all DANI Netwo...
09/12/2025

📣 STRONG Programme Training – Project Management

Our next STRONG Programme training session is now open to all DANI Network Members.

Join us for a practical, accessible workshop covering the five stages of project management:
1️⃣ Defining & Scoping
2️⃣ Designing
3️⃣ Planning
4️⃣ Managing & Quality Control
5️⃣ Reflection & Reporting

This session is ideal if you're preparing a project plan for a funding application or want to take the stress out of managing projects. We’ll explore useful methodologies such as Agile and PRINCE2, and introduce tools like Gantt charts, Kanban boards, traffic-light systems, and time-estimating techniques.

Choose the date that suits you:

🟣 Wednesday 10th December, 6–8pm (Zoom)
BSL interpreted
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-bbfYC_hRESo3_bU7m9ghQ

🟣 Tuesday 16th December, 12–2pm (Zoom)
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_OsGo3JaR3udw9DzDWQwag

Please register in advance.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Belfast City Council are hosting an Anti-Poverty Networking Event for organisations supporting people affected by povert...
08/12/2025

Belfast City Council are hosting an Anti-Poverty Networking Event for organisations supporting people affected by poverty and the rising cost of living.

The session will bring together community groups, service providers and partners to share insights, explore collaboration, and strengthen referral pathways for people who need support.

📅 Thursday 5th February 2026
🕘 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 St Comgall’s, Divis Street, Belfast BT12 4AQ

To RSVP, please email costoflivingsupport@belfastcity.gov.uk
by Monday 5th January 2026.

Address

Portside Business Park, 189 Airport Road West
Belfast
BT39ED

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

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+442890297880

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Disability Action are a charity working with disabled people to ensure human rights for all. We do this through campaigning and providing services. www.disabilityaction.org