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  • Disability

    Topics:
    • Social inclusion
    The Department for Communities has lead responsibility for disability policy. Almost one in five people in Northern Ireland have a disability. We are committed to working to ensure that Northern Ireland is a diverse, inclusive and supportive society.

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    • Disability
    • New Disability Strategy
    • Disability Strategy co-design group - terms of reference
    • Disability Strategy cross-departmental working group - terms of reference
    • Disability Strategy expert advisory panel - terms of reference

    Related to Disability

    Most recent publications

    • Disability Action Plan Review 2020 - 2024

      Published 30 April 2025
    • The Pneumoconiosis etc (Workers’ Compensation) (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 - screening

      Published 9 April 2024
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    Most recent consultations

    • Consultation on Disability Action Plan 2025-30

      Published 3 April 2025 Consultation closed
    • Consultation on indicators for ‘A Strategy to improve the lives of people with disabilities 2012 - 2015’

      Published 2 November 2014 Consultation closed
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    Most recent news items

    • Event to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) 2023

      Published 24 November 2023
    • Hargey celebrates United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities

      Published 3 December 2021
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    How to request information from the Department for Communities including Freedom of Information (FOI) and the use of our Publication Scheme. You may also request your own personal information, via a Right of Access Request.

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