Naas

A big thank you to Barker and Jones, Naas for marking the International Day of People with Disabilities (#IDPwD) — a meaningful day that promotes understanding, inclusion, and support for the rights and wellbeing of people with disabilities.

The winning posters and a selection of other excellent entries based on the theme “Not all disabilities are visible.” The posters were created by 5th and 6th class students for our International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025 competition. Congratulations to everyone who took part, and thank you for your wonderful contributions.

Wednesday 3rd December is International Day of People with Disabilities (#IDPwD) A day dedicated to promoting understanding, inclusion, and support for the rights and wellbeing of people with disabilities. Naas Disability Access Group marked the occasion with a schools poster competition with this years theme “Not all Disabilities Are Visible”. A selection of the posters […]

Come and see the brand new Nua Mobile Sensory Units at the Kildare Inclusivity Festival on 11th May at the Curragh Racecourse, 11am to 4pm. These bespoke and unique mobile units are worth a look! Find out more information from the staff at Nua on the day, who will be happy to answer any questions.

The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of […]

As part of an iniatative working with Naas MD Councillor and Naas Access Group, the first wheelchair accessible, Garda Community bus in Europe was unveiled. This news was reported on by the Irish Mirror newspaper.   Article Link

Thanking Tesco for their help with funding for the group and the Cancer Support Garden in Naas. Fairy Flax community garden working with Tesco and Naas Hospital Cancer Unit Age-Friendly, Irish made recyled plastic accessible seating area.    

Make Way Day is an annual campaign from the Disability Federation of Ireland. On that day we ask people to make way on our streets for people with disabilities and we raise public awareness about the problems caused by obstacles blocking footpaths.  The campaign provides friendly friendly reminders not to: Carelessly park cars & bikes […]

Every year, across the country, our ingenious members take this matter into their own hands through the Back In 5 campaign. During a day of action, hundreds of wheelchairs are parked unexpectedly in car parking spaces around the country, to put the brakes on this illegal parking. There are currently almost 75,000 Disabled Drivers Parking […]

The JAM Card allows people with a hidden disability or communication barrier to tell others that they need extra time and understanding in a private and easy way.