Disability Action Northern Ireland

05/06/2026

Thinking about employing your first member of staff?

Join us for a free workshop and gain an overview of what is involved in becoming an employer.

You'll have the opportunity to meet others involved in disabled people's groups from across Northern Ireland and learn more about the key processes involved in employing staff.

📅 Date: Friday 12th June 2026
⏰ Time: 12 PM – 3 PM
📍 Location: Disability Action HQ, Belfast, BT3 9ED

✅ Wheelchair accessible venue
✅ Accessible toilets
✅ Live captioning
✅ BSL interpreter

☕ Tea, coffee, biscuits and refreshments provided.

⚠️ Places are limited to 20 participants.

🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/jctdp24h

04/06/2026

Could you help shape the future of justice in Northern Ireland?

The Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission (NIJAC) is currently recruiting Lay Magistrates.

Lay Magistrates play an important role in Youth and Family Proceedings Courts and help ensure that local communities are represented within the justice system.

✅ No legal qualifications required
✅ Full training provided
✅ Open to people aged 18–74
✅ Must be resident in Northern Ireland

NIJAC is keen to encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities across Northern Ireland.

Applications close on 7 July 2026.

Find out more and apply:
www.nijac.gov.uk/lay-magistrates-hub

Please feel free to share this opportunity with anyone who may be interested.

04/06/2026

A massive well done to our amazing Cedar Lodge Transition Year 14s, who successfully completed their mock interviews for their OCNNI Employability qualification today! They all did a fantastic job and stepped up to the challenge.

We also want to say a huge thank you to Attracta from Graham Construction for being our wonderful interviewer. Thank you for giving the group such crucial real-world interview experience and invaluable feedback for their future careers!

04/06/2026

🚗 Learning to Drive With a Disability?

Disability Action is conducting a research study exploring disabled people's experiences of learning to drive and the impact driving can have on everyday life.

We're looking to hear from disabled people aged 18 and over about:

🟣How they accessed learning to drive
🟣How driving may have impacted their lives
🟣Any barriers they experienced while learning to drive

Your experiences will help us better understand the challenges and opportunities disabled people face when learning to drive

Take part in our 15 minute survey here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/DADriving/

Please consider sharing this post with others who may be interested.

04/06/2026

We're at the Silverbirch Hotel today with our new ONSIDE Community Navigators, speaking with carers and sharing information about the services and support available through Disability Action.

We're pleased to be attending today's event hosted by the Western Health and Social Care Trust, alongside other organisations supporting carers across the region.

If you're attending today, feel free to stop by our stand and chat with the team!

02/06/2026

The Public Health Agency, as part of their 10000 More Voices programme would like to hear from any participants about their experiences of using equipment that helps them live independently.

If you're one of these people, you can take part in this by completing an online form via the link below (or scan the QR code).

By sharing your story, you can help improve services for everyone across Northern Ireland. Your is story is private/confidential.

If you have any questions or need any assistance with accessing or completing the form please contact: 028 9536 1124 / [email protected]

Survey link: https://tinyurl.com/10KMVATE

01/06/2026

The Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is inviting up to 15 people to join their Disability Lived Experience Group.

This group will help shape council services and provide a space for disabled people and those with lived experience to share their views on issues that affect them.

Find out more and apply here: https://www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/disability-lived-experience-group

01/06/2026

We are disabled person led, dedicated to supporting our community with information, advice, and essential services.

Please Be Mindful & Kind

Abuse of our staff in person, over the phone, or online will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

We are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for everyone.

Thank you for helping us maintain a respectful space. 💙

27/05/2026

⚠️ Applications for our Community Development Worker role close tomorrow.

If you know someone who may be a good fit, please share this opportunity with them.

Link: https://tinyurl.com/mrxmb7mb See less

📢 We’re recruiting a Community Development Worker to support the delivery of the ONSIDE Evolution programme!

This role will work directly with disabled people and carers, helping individuals build confidence, improve digital skills, access community opportunities and strengthen social participation.

You’ll support participants through one-to-one engagement, community outreach and active citizenship activities, helping people connect with services, peer networks and local decision-making opportunities.

This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful community-based work that supports inclusion, participation and independent living.

Applications close on Thursday 28th May 2026

Link: https://tinyurl.com/mrxmb7mb