Disability Federation of Ireland

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National support organisation for voluntary #disability groups. RT is not necessarily an endorsement.

An infographic on a dark navy background with teal line icons displaying DFI member statistics: 1.16M+ people reached annually, 429,284 people with disabilities supported, 734,855 family members supported, €629M total reported income (2024), 12,682 staff employed, 12,501 volunteers supporting services, 85% member response rate, 93% rate DFI membership as good or very good value, 90% registered cha
Can you write alt text for this? The Convention Centre Dublin at dusk, its cylindrical glass atrium lit with purple and blue LED rings, reflected in the River Liffey in the foreground.
Promotional graphic on a soft pink background with gold decorative flourishes and brush strokes. Text reads: "The Sanctuary presents Together in Purpose. Venue: Richmond Education and Event Centre, Smithfield, Dublin 07. Date and Time: Monday 2nd November 2026, 9am–4pm." Below are two circular portraits — Anthea Lawson, Activist & Author, and Dr Brian Pennie, Neuroscientist.
Two people sitting outdoors in an autumn park, smiling. On the left, a woman with long fair hair and glasses uses a wheelchair. On the right, a young man in a red beanie and dark jacket reads from an open folder. Text overlay reads "LLM (International and Comparative Disability Law and Policy)
Access Media promotional graphic. Bold white text on a dark purple background reads 'Access Media' with the subheading 'A series on disabled representaton in the Irish Media.' Below, four circular photos show an 'On Air' sign, a cluster of microphones at a press conference, TV cameras on tripods, and a person reading a newspaper.
DFI "We are Hiring" graphic advertising a Communications Manager role. The Disability Federation of Ireland logo sits top left over a photo of a desk with a laptop keyboard, a silver pen, a smartphone, and a pink sticky note. Large white text reads "We are Hiring," with "Communications Manager" shown below in a search-bar graphic with a magnifying glass icon.
A hand holds a round orange Make Way Day sticker up to the camera. The sticker reads "Hey! This blocks my way." above the hashtag #MakeWayDay, with the MakeWayDay.com logo and wheelchair icon at the top. Behind it, a narrow city footpath is partly blocked by an A-frame chalkboard sign outside a café.
We're Hiring! Join the DFI team. Advocacy Engagement Coordinator. Apply now. The Disability Federation of Ireland logo appears on a navy background decorated with light grey circles.
Committee Room 2 in Leinster House, empty. A large curved wooden table with microphones and cabling sits in the centre, ringed by chairs. Behind it, a raised panel displays the Oireachtas harp emblem, flanked by the Irish tricolour and EU flags.
Banner for the International Short Break Association 2027 Conference, Galway, Ireland, 22–24 June 2027. The ISBA 2027 logo, featuring a red rising sun graphic, sits on the left. The background shows a row of pastel-coloured terraced houses along a waterfront, reflected in calm water — the well-known Long Walk in Galway.
A silver wheelchair accessible taxi parked at a priority taxi rank, with a bilingual 'Tacsaí Tosaíochta / Priority Taxi' sign visible in the background.
Four people stand smiling together in a lecture theatre with warm wooden panelled walls and rows of tiered seating behind them. On the left, a man with a beard wears a green cap, glasses and a checked shirt over a maroon t-shirt. Next to him, a woman with shoulder-length brown hair and glasses wears a red patterned dress with a navy cardigan. Beside her, a woman with long wavy blonde hair wears a
Disability Federation of Ireland graphic on a blue background. Text reads: "Disabled people face extra costs of €11,046 to €15,617 a year. Disability Allowance still sits more than €100 a week below the poverty line." Labelled Pre-Budget Submission 2027.
Photograph of two printed documents resting on a desk. The back document is a spiral-bound report from the University of Galway School of Law, titled "The Disability Act 2005 at 21: Reflecting, Reforming, Reimagining," with a subtitle referencing rights and reform priorities and an author credit to Dr Charles O'Mahony. The front document is a printed event programme for the report launch, held on
DFI CEO Elaine Teague speaks at a lectern during the Disability Federation of Ireland AGM. She wears a light blue cardigan over a dark patterned dress and a name badge. Behind her, a banner displays the DFI logo in blue and teal with the organization name. Another speaker is partially visible on the left. The backs of audience members' heads are visible in the foreground, and the venue has texture
Michael Doyle & Elaine Teague, CEO of the Disability Federation of Ireland, seated at a delegate table at the UN Conference of States Parties to the CRPD in New York. She is wearing a blue blazer and smiling. The #CSFCRPD hashtag is visible on blue placards on the table. She is flanked by two male delegates, one of whom uses a power wheelchair. Rows of other delegates are visible in the background
A close-up photograph of a printed document showing the title page of the Disability Act 2005, bearing the Oireachtas harp crest.
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin addresses delegates at the National Economic Dialogue 2026 (#NED26), hosted by the Department of Finance and the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation. Delegates are seated at round tables in a conference room, with the speaker visible on stage and on large screens to either side.
A hand holds a TV remote in the foreground, pointing towards a flatscreen television in a dimly lit room. On screen, two footballers compete for the ball on a green pitch.
A speaker in a purple polo shirt addresses attendees at a Make Way Day event in a sports hall, with a projected presentation visible on a screen behind him. A green Make Way Day sign sits on a table in the foreground. To his right, a man using a powered wheelchair listens to the presentation. A display board with images is visible in the background, and a large mural reading "Our Place" covers the
A group of around twelve people stand in the chamber of Carlow County Council, holding red and green circular Make Way Day signs. The person at the centre of the group wears a mayoral chain. Carlow County Council and DFI pull-up banners are visible on either side, along with the Irish tricolour and the Carlow county flag.
Red square graphic with the Make Way Day logo — a white hand icon with a wheelchair user symbol — above the text: "Hey! This blocks my way. #MakeWayDay26"
A group of seven people pose together at an indoor event, smiling at the camera. They stand beside a Government of Ireland roll-up display banner promoting the Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2026–2030, which features a grid of portrait photographs of diverse individuals. Several attendees are wearing name badges. A projection screen is visible to the left and a TV monitor to the upper right.
A group of nine people pose for a photo at the Department of Children, Disability and Equality stakeholder forum at the Hilton Hotel, Dublin. One person in the group uses a powered wheelchair. Behind them is a branded backdrop showing the Department's name in Irish and English, flanked by two large screens displaying a colourful event slide. The group are wearing lanyards and name badges.
Make Way Day logo on a green background — a white hand with a wheelchair user symbol in the palm, beside the text 'Make Way Day.com'. Text above reads: One week to go, Friday 29 May.
Promotional graphic for DFI's National Health Advisory Forum. Text reads: "HSE Briefing: Patient and Public Partnership Strategy Update. Monday 25 May, 11am to 1.30pm via Zoom." The DFI logo appears in the top left. On the right, an illustrated image shows multiple hands joined together in a circle, in shades of navy and blue.
DFI CEO Elaine Teague and Mia Ahlgren, Policy Officer at the Swedish Disability Rights Federation, seated at a panel table, both smiling. Laptops and microphones are in front of them. The backdrop shows the logo of the Cyprus Confederation of Disability Organizations (C.C.D.O.) and the CY2026.EU presidency branding.
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin is speaking at a podium on a stage with a dark curtain backdrop. To his right, a large projector screen displays the text, "Welcome to the Aviva Stadium Cost of Disability Strategic Focus Network." In the foreground, attendees are seated at round tables, listening to the speech and reviewing documents. The table closest to the camera is covered with paperwork, notebooks
Two small desktop flags positioned side by side. On the left is the Irish tricolour flag with vertical green, white, and orange stripes. On the right is the European Union flag — a blue background with a circle of twelve yellow stars. Both are mounted on gold poles and set against a pale blue background."
A red circular sticker reading 'MakeWayDay.com – Hey! This blocks my way. #MakeWayDay' attached to a beer keg left on a footpath in Cork city.
Promotional banner for the DFI online webinar titled 'EU Decisions Have Impact: The Value of the EU for Disability Rights in Ireland', taking place on 20 May 2026, 10:30–12 noon GMT. The banner features headshots of five panellists: Marie Denninghaus, Policy & Capacity Building Manager, European Disability Forum; Sif Holst, Member, European Economic & Social Committee; Richard Quilliam, Permanent Representation of Ireland to the EU; Jane Ann Duffy, Principal Officer, Department for Children, Disability and Equality; and James Cawley Jnr, Business Development Manager, Irish Centre for Diversity. The DFI logo appears in the bottom right corner.
A promotional graphic for the DFI Membership Survey. At the top left, in white text on a blue background, the headline reads: "DFI Membership Survey," next to the Disability Federation of Ireland logo in the top right. Large blue text in the center states: "Closes at 5pm today." A central photograph, partially covered by diagonal blue panels, shows hands typing on a laptop. Below the photograph, white text on a dark blue background reads: "Members, make your voice count. Help shape disability priorities for 2026. Deadline: Thursday 30 April." At the bottom, a black and white QR code is displayed with the white text "Scan to access the survey."
promotional poster for National Voter Registration Day, 30 April 2026. Bold green and orange text reads "Today is National Voter Registration Day — All Voices Heard All Across Ireland." A yellow banner reads "Register Here — go to checktheregister.ie." The "O" in VOTER features an orange circle with a white tick. At the bottom, an illustration shows a diverse row of raised hands. The poster featu
Seven people standing together outside Leinster House, Dublin, with the Irish tricolour flying above the building. The group are dressed in professional attire and are smiling at the camera, following their presentation to the Budget Oversight Committee.
A promotional graphic for the DFI Membership Survey. The top left features a blue banner with the text 'DFI Membership Survey, Closes this Thursday 30 April' next to the Disability Federation of Ireland logo in the top right. The center displays a photograph of a person's hands typing on a silver laptop keyboard. The bottom section is dark blue and reads 'Members, make your voice count. Help shape
A large group of approximately eighteen people stand together for a photo inside a meeting room at the European Parliament in Brussels. An EU flag is visible in the background, along with tall floor-to-ceiling windows. A conference table with microphones and documents is visible in the foreground. The group are smiling and wearing name badges.
The DFI team standing together outside the Disability Federation of Ireland offices, smiling for a group photo. A red banner across the top of the image reads "DFI awarded Progression Level IQ accreditation", with the IQ Progression logo on the left and the Disability Federation of Ireland logo on the right.
A group of twelve people stand together outside a large modern glass building in Brussels, with EU flags flying in the background. The group is smiling and dressed in professional attire. The building's curved glass entrance and reflective facade are visible behind them.
A promotional graphic with a solid dark blue background. In the top left corner is the Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) logo. In the upper center, white text reads 'Make your voice count' positioned above larger white text that says 'Complete the 2026 DFI Membership Survey'. Below the text, in the lower center, is a stylized illustration of a blue and white clipboard with checkmarks. In the
A detailed documentary photograph shows a group of diverse protesters, many in wheelchairs, marching down a Dublin city street towards the camera on a sunny day. A central figure, a man with a ponytail and glasses, holds up a prominent green, cloud-shaped sign that reads 'Heat or Eat #Budget26'. To his left, a man in a power wheelchair holds a smaller, matching green sign. Other individuals, in va
A graphic for the IN-HABIT project showing the project logo on the left next to a green clipboard with checkmarks, representing a survey. Below them is a row of four line-drawn buildings illustrating different styles of residential housing, from detached homes to multi-story apartment blocks.
A promotional graphic for a free symposium titled "Rethinking intimacy and relationships in dementia." The left side features a bright pink circle with white text detailing the event: Guinness Enterprise Centre, The Liberties, Dublin on Wednesday 20th May, with a ticket link to https://dementiaandintimacy.eventbrite.ie. The top edge shows logos for RCSI and DSiDC. The right side features a photo o
A person’s hand holds a circular red and orange sticker in the foreground of a city street. The sticker features the "Make Way Day" logo—a white hand icon with a wheelchair symbol inside—and reads: "Hey! This blocks my way. #MakeWayDay". In the blurred background, a narrow sidewalk is partially obstructed by a wooden A-frame sign outside a shop.
"A branded image demonstrating the connection between two branches of the organization. At the top, large text reads 'We are DFI'. Below this banner, the logos for the 'Disability Federation of Ireland' and 'DFI Voice' are presented together, showing that both groups operate under the same unified DFI community."
A promotional graphic for the UN Volunteers featuring the text "2026 International Volunteer Year" prominently in yellow and white against a blue background with a faint UN emblem. The UN Volunteers logo is in the top left corner. Across the bottom is a diverse group of six smiling volunteers in various attire, including UN Volunteer t-shirts and a doctor's coat, who are gesturing positively
A graphic with a light blue background and 4 illustrations of houses/apartments. Above these is the IN-HABIT logo and an illustration of a survey.
A graphic in green and blue with the IN-HABIT logo and illustrations of two houses, that reads: Innovative Practices should promote: - Independent living and accessible, affordable housing - Cooperative or community-led housing models - Participatory approaches involving disabled people - Services, digital tools, or innovative tenant engagement practices
A graphic of the island of Ireland showing the six HSE health regions: HSE West and North West; HSE Dublin and North East; HSE Dublin and Midlands; HSE Mid West; HSE Dublin and South East; HSE South East.
A screenshot of Emer and Treasa appearing before the committee making their opening statement.
The Government of Ireland logo with an arrow pointing to the HSE logo.
A graphic with a dark green background and white text. At the top it reads, 'Three Month Countdown to #MakeWayDay26 on Friday 29 May 2026'. In the center is the Make Way Day logo, featuring a hand with a wheelchair user symbol inside the palm next to the words 'Make Way Day.com'. Below the logo is the text: 'Make way on our streets for people with disabilities!', followed by the website 'www.makew
A graphic announcing a National Protest on Saturday, February 28th at 1:00 PM. The text highlights the location: Garden of Remembrance, Dublin, marching to the Customs House. The main message calls for an Emergency Winter Payment for people with disabilities. Logos for the Disability Federation of Ireland, Irish Wheelchair Association, and Access for All are visible at the bottom.
A group of approximately fifteen people stands and sits in front of Leinster House, a large stone building with numerous windows. Three individuals in the front are using wheelchairs, and one person is using a crutch. Several people are holding purple booklets titled "Emergency Winter Payment." One person holds a document with a table on it. The group is dressed in various winter coats and semi-f
The cover of the Department of Health "Waiting Time Action Plan 2026" document, featuring the official logos of the Government of Ireland, the HSE, and the National Treatment Purchase Fund.
Promotional graphic for the Leadership Academy’s Executive MBA scholarship. The headline reads: "Scholarships for the Charity Sector." The text highlights a €30,000 scholarship for the Trinity Business School Executive MBA (part-time) starting this September. Logos for The Wheel, Trinity Business School, and The Ireland Funds are displayed at the bottom against a background of the Trinity College
Colleagues stand in front of a whiteboard covered in colourful sticky notes with words like "Planning," "People," and "Innovation," appearing to be in a brainstorming session.