Sligo Disabled Person's Organisation - DPO

25/07/2025

Check out the latest ILMI ebulletin. A lot happening in ILMI land as usual !! 😊

ILMI meets Minister for Housing James Browne TD to demand urgent progress on accessible housing, Housing Disability Steering Groups, and a review of DMURS following the UNCRPD examination.

Strong reflections from our 2025 AGM, with tributes, elections and a powerful panel discussion on the Disability Act.

ILMI’s submission to the UN Committee on the Rights of Disabled People draws on years of lived experience and collective input.

We launched our new Membership Handbook – a clear guide to who we are and how we work.

And our 2024 Annual Report captures the work, the impact, and the deep losses of the past year.

Catch up on it all in this edition of the ILMI eBulletin.

Have a great weekend from everyone in the ILMI Team.



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19/07/2025

We were proud to stand up for hope not hate with such a strong turnout from the Sligo community today. Disabled people know well enough what we are saying no to when we oppose the far right.

Image description: Sligo DPO members sitting/standing holding the Sligo DPO banner outside Sligo GPO. Members are also holding a variety of other signs which read "Diversity is our Strength" a second sign saying " We need Accessible Housing For All, Blame the Governemnt not Migrants " and another sign saying "Diversity Makes Us Stronger" The Sligo DPO banner is white in colour on the left of it is the word Sligo in white lettering with a black outline on this lettering. Underneath this the letters dpo in blue lettering and underneath this are the words Disabled Person's Organisation in blue. On the right of the banner are the words Nothing About Us Without Us. This is in pink/purple lettering. There are also other memebrs of the community holding similar signs in the image.

16/07/2025

On Thursday 10th of July Sligo DPO together with Colm Whooley from ILMI held a workshop for memebers of DPO's in Sligo and Donegal on How to be Confident When Giving a Presentation on Disability Issues. Some of the tips and tricks discussed were things like set the context or reason you are there and state your main point using simple language . Thank you to everyone who attended and to Colm for giving up his time. It was not only informative but relatable and delivered in a down to earth way. If you are a disabled person in Sligo and would like to find out more about Sligo DPO please email sligidpo@gmail.com message us on Facebook or call 087 0978534.

Independent Living Movement Ireland



Image description: A screenshot of 8 people smiling during the workshop

15/07/2025

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Hi everyone.

Due to circumstances beyond our control the Silent disco hosted by Sligo DPO which was scheduled for this Saturday the 19th of July has been cancelled. Everyone who had purchased tickets will be notified and fully refunded

14/07/2025

The latest eBulletin from the Independent Living Movement Ireland (ILMI):

Catch up with ILMI’s latest eBulletin – Our handbook and 2024 Annual Report. A powerful DET workshop in Tipperary, Paula Soraghan speaking truth to power at the NWCI pre-Budget event, and a new online workshop series exploring ageing and ableism.

☀️🔥☀️🔥 Have a great weekend from everyone on the ILMI Team!



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14/07/2025

The Independent Living Movement Ireland (ILMI) is running a series of online workshops about getting older in an abelist society. The first one takes place at 11am on Wednesday, August 6th. Message pippablack@ilmi.ie to reserve your spot.

Image of a poster in the ILMI colours with a light blue background. In the top left the heading in white letters reads: "Where Ableism Meets Ageism" Next to it in the top right corner is the ILMI logo which features half a yellow sun above a curved blue horizon with "ILMI" beneath it. A white box outlined in yellow acorss the middle has the words: "Six online workshops for disabled people about getting older in an ableist society: tell us what you think and help develop strategies for change." There is a white box in the bottom left which uses the sun and horizon image from the ILMI logo and has the words "Session One: Joy and future planning" beneath. A white box in the lower right has the words: "Wednesday, August 6th, 11 am - 12 noon." Beneath that, in the bottom right coner, white text against the light blue background reads: "Zoom link email: pippablack@ilmi.ie"

10/07/2025

Less than two weeks to go don't forget to book your tickets! This event is open to everyone disabled people and non disabled people 18 or over so bring your friends!!! Let's dance 😁

Silent Disco Showdown (Strictly Over 18's)

Date: 19th July 2025 Get your tickets on this link

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silent-disco-showdown-strictly-over-18s-tickets-1380869781689

Or contact sligodpo@gmail.com or text or phone 087 0978534. Your name will be put on a list and you can pay on the night

A silent disco where 2 DJs battle! Get headphones, pick your vibe & dance. Wheelchair accessible, no strobes. Electrifying fun!

07/07/2025

There is still time to register for this workshop on Zoom from 12-1pm this Thursday . Email aislingsmith@ilmi.ie

Very often our Disabled Persons' Organisations are called upon to make representations to other groups and committees. To support our members in this work, we are running a talk/workshop for disabled people in Sligo and the surrounding areas of Mayo/ Leitirm/Donegal . The workshop is around how to prepare if you are meeting politicians or making a presentation on disability issues.

This workshop will take place on Thursday, July 10th from 12 to 1 pm on Zoom. You can register by messaging aislingsmith@ilmi.ie and the Zoom link will be sent to you on Wednesday 9th of July

Image description: On an orange background The text is in blue, and it reads Confidence and Self-Talk. Underneath this also in blue is the text Your Confidence and the Power of Positive Self Talk . Underneath this in black text it reads How to Look and Sound Confident when Giving Presentations. Underneath this is a white square. In the square at the top of this square is the word Confidence in red lettering. The word confidence is in a semi-circle. Underneath this is the word High also in red lettering . Below this is the word Low in blue lettering . Underneath the white square is the words Zoom talk . Underneath this is Thursday 10th of July 12-1pm . This is all in blue lettering . Underneath this on the orange background is a white rectangle. Inside the rectangle is the word contact in red lettering and beside this is the name Aisling Smith in blue text. Underneath this is the word email. This is in red text. Then beside this, in blue text, is aislingsmith@ilmi.ie . On the left hand corner is a white square box with the ILMI logo in blue capital lettering and on the bottom right hand corner is the Sligo DPO logo in blue and white lettering

07/07/2025

Are you a member of a marginalised community?
Would you like to share your experience of being in hospital?

There are various ways you can take part in this research: in person interview, online interview, in person focus group, online focus group.

If you have any questions you can contact Chris on chris.noone@universityofgalway.ie

https://psychologygalway.qualtrics.com/.../SV...

Poster has a dark blue background. It is headed "No Data About Us Without Us" and has a stylised image of two hands dark blue and cyan shaking with trails behind each almost forming a circle. The middle section, in white text reads: Are you a member of a marginalised community? Would you like to share your experience of being in hospital? An arrow pointing to a QR code says "find out how to take part in our research here". Text beneath says or contact Chris at chris.noone@universityofgalway.ie. Logos at the bottom are National Care Experience Programme, Health Research Board, and University of Galway.

07/07/2025

Less than two weeks to go don't forget to book your tickets!

Silent Disco Showdown (Strictly Over 18's)

Date: 19th July 2025

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silent-disco-showdown-strictly-over-18s-tickets-1380869781689

Sometimes, even activists just want to dance!

We are very excited to bring you an accessible disco in association with Sligo BID. We asked for a mainstream, accessible disco using the silent disco technology with no strobe lighting and the Sligo BID together with Lola Montez have delivered.

Come and dance with us :-)

Event Title -- Silent Disco Showdown
Date -- Saturday 19th July
Time -- 9pm-11pm
Location -- Lola Montez Sligo
Price Entry -- €10

You can book tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/silent-disco-showdown-tickets-1380869781689?

Or you can contact sligodpo@gmail.com or phone or text
087 0978534 and your name will be put on a list to pay on the night.

Headphones will be provided upon entry. This event is over 18's and is open to everyone so bring your friends!!

Image shows a line drawing of a person with long hair in two ponytails who is wearing a large set of over ear headphones over a hat and glasses. The person is in front of a brick background that is lit with pink lighing that fades through to purple down through the image. Text reads: Silent Disco Showdown – 2 DJs. 1 Dancefloor. Your Choice. Enjoy the party. Lola Montez. Saturday July 19th. 9-11pm. Entry €10.

07/07/2025

Here is the latest eBulletin from Independent Living Movement Ireland:

ILMI eBulletin 4th of July 2025

Read this week’s ILMI eBulletin: Access, Activism, and Community Power

From deep chats at our ILMI Elevenses Coffee Morning to powerful DPO events across Wexford and Sligo, this edition is full of collective action and practical support. We spotlight workshops, accessible nightlife, and the new EU rules on digital accessibility—plus a brilliant media appearance by ILMI’s own Brian Dalton.

Catch up, get involved, and see what’s possible when disabled people lead the way.



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02/07/2025

Article 9 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities says we have a right to access public spaces, buildings, roads, transport, communucations and information on an equal basis with others. Despite this, at least two of our members have experienced falls from their wheelchairs while navigating footpaths in Sligo County in the past year. There are also at least two polling stations that are not currently fully accessible, which is a violation of our right to vote (Article 29) and we do not have equal access to public transport. Another of our members decided enough was enough and started a petition. Please sign Joey's petition:

Ensure Accessibility in Sligo's Public Buildings and Paths