Wexford DPO - Disabled Persons' Organisation

Wexford DPO - Disabled Persons' Organisation Disabled people in Wexford (Ireland) working together to advocate for the rights of disabled people

17/06/2026

Definition Day

Affirmative model of disability

People who use the affirmative model of disability view their impairment positively. Having an impairment is not the problem, the problem lies with the social barriers that impede their development, participation and flourishing. The affirmative model is strongly connected to the social model of disability as it aims to reaffirm the person with a disability as a valuable human being who can contribute to society.

10/06/2026

Definition Day

ADAPTABILITY - the ability of certain building spaces and elements, such as kitchen counters, sinks and grab bars, to be added or altered so as to accommodate the needs of individuals with or without disabilities or to accommodate the needs of persons with
different types or degrees of disability.

09/06/2026

The GenCare research project based at the CDLP is looking for young disabled people to be co-researchers in the project! Co-researchers will be young disabled people, age 18 – 24, living in Ireland.

In this research it is very important that young disabled people are involved in conversations about what care and support should look like in the future but that we also learn from older disabled people about what happened before, what works and what doesn’t work. To make sure this happens the co-researchers will be involved in all aspects of the research from finalising the project plans to interviewing participants and telling people about the results.

Please share widely with anyone who might be interested! Find out more about the project and getting involved as a co-researcher on the website at https://gencareresearch.ie/get-involved/

Definition DayACCESS - suitability of a building or other structure for use by people with disabilities. In a broader se...
03/06/2026

Definition Day

ACCESS - suitability of a building or other structure for use by people with disabilities. In a broader sense, access also includes making forms and information accessible to people with visual or cognitive disabilities; making alarms and signals accessible to people who are hearing impaired; and making services such as education and transport accessible to people with disabilities.

Last week Wexford DPO attended the Social Inclusion Forum in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.Our Chair, Ruth Fitzmaurice, pr...
02/06/2026

Last week Wexford DPO attended the Social Inclusion Forum in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Our Chair, Ruth Fitzmaurice, presented the finding from the SIF Regional Workshops regarding Disability.

The delegation highlighted the devastating impact of poverty, the need for income adequacy and a shift away from the subsidisation of the private sector to deliver essential public services.

At the event the Taoiseach launched the Government’s new Anti-Poverty Strategy Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2026-2030, which reiterates the target of the last plan to reduce consistent poverty to 2% or less and to make Ireland one of the most socially inclusive societies in the EU

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Definition DayABLE-BODIED - sometimes used incorrectly as an antonym of “disabled” in phrases such as “Disabled people, ...
27/05/2026

Definition Day

ABLE-BODIED - sometimes used incorrectly as an antonym of “disabled” in phrases such as “Disabled people, unlike able-bodied people...”.
The preferred antonym for “disabled”is “non-disabled”.

22/05/2026

Disability Arts DPO DADA AGM

The 23rd of June 2026*

A space for disabled artists to come together, shape DADA and build collective power in the arts

Disabled people leading the conversation

Please contact [email protected] for DADA DPO Membership forms

More details soon



*please note the date has been updated

IMAGE: Illustration of long blue desk, on the desk there are tools that disabled artists and academics might use: a pencil, headphones, drumsticks, flute, iPad, paintbrush, notebook, spoon, magnifying glass, tape, hammer, notebook, hot water bottle, ruler, cassette tape, camera, spool. Text reads: DADA AGM, a disability arts DPO, 23rd of June and a space for disabled artists to come together to build collective power in the arts with Disabled people leading the conversation.

Definition Day What has disability got to do with human rights?Disability is a natural part of our human diversity, and ...
20/05/2026

Definition Day

What has disability got to do with human rights?
Disability is a natural part of our human diversity, and one that must be respected and supported in all its forms.

The hundreds of thousands of disabled people in Ireland have the right to participate with dignity in everyday life—at home, school, work or in their community. These rights are protected in national and international laws.

Definition DayUNCRPD Living Independently (Article 19)Article 19 protects the right of disabled people to live independe...
13/05/2026

Definition Day

UNCRPD Living Independently (Article 19)
Article 19 protects the right of disabled people to live independently and be included in the community. This means disabled people must have the same choice and control as non-disabled people regarding where they live and who they live with.

It also requires access to a wide range of support services, including personal assistance, to support full inclusion and prevent isolation.

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