Organization
Disability Federation of Ireland(DFI)
The Disability Federation of Ireland is the national umbrella body representing over 100 voluntary disability organisations across Ireland, working to strengthen the sector and advance full inclusion for disabled people. They provide training, policy development, and advocacy support to member organisations and engage government on disability rights.
About
The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) is the national support organisation for voluntary disability organisations, connecting over 100 member bodies ranging from small local groups to large national service providers. Founded to give a collective voice to the voluntary disability sector, DFI works to ensure disabled people and their organisations have the capacity and representation to participate fully in Irish society.
What They Do
DFI provides information, training, organisational development support, and policy research to member organisations. They represent the voluntary disability sector in consultation with government and the EU, coordinate responses to legislation including the UNCRPD implementation process, and publish research on disability services and rights in Ireland. Their annual conference and regional networks facilitate knowledge sharing across the sector.
Who They Serve
DFI primarily serves its 100+ member disability organisations across Ireland, helping them operate more effectively and advocate more powerfully on behalf of disabled people. Indirectly, their work benefits the hundreds of thousands of disabled people who access member organisations' services.
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