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Derry News

Derry charity provides vital support to adults living with disabilities and sensory needs

Aspace2 is a Community Interest Company (CIC) providing support and training for adults and young adults living with a variety of disabilities. They are a not-for-profit Day Opportunities organisation, who are celebrating their 10 year anniversary ...

25 Mar 2022 at 19:00

Local News

Derry celebrates equal opportunity and inclusion through Disability Awareness Week

A wide range of events were hosted across the Derry City and Strabane District Council area last week to celebrate the seventh annual Disability Awareness Week . With funding from the Public Health Agency and in partnership with Fermanagh and ...

13 Dec 2022 at 12:57

Derry News

Derry learning disability charity hosting Christmas Craft Fare

Derry learning disability charity, Destined, are hosting a Christmas Craft Fare at their premises at the Foyle Valley Railway Museum site Saturday December 4 from 11am to 2pm. There will be over 18 exhibitors including a stall that will be ...

01 Dec 2021 at 19:00

Derry News

Derry disability organisations arrange ‘Couch to 2k’ for their members

Local service, Inclusively Fit, have organised a ‘Couch to 2k’ with local organisation, Destined, for their members, that is set to take place Thursday November 25. Their official 2k race will begin at 11am, starting and finishing at the ...

19 Nov 2021 at 18:50

Derry News

Forum to light up purple in support of International Day of Disabled People

The Millennium Forum will be one of many iconic buildings and landmarks to be lit in purple on Friday December 3 in support of the International Day of Disabled People. Purple is the recognised colour associated with disability in the ...

18 Nov 2021 at 17:33

Pictures & Videos

IN PICTURES: Destined host awarness session about life with a learning disability

As part of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, members of Destined have this week hosted a Disability Awareness information session discussing their lived experience of life with a learning disability. The day was marked ...

06 Dec 2023 at 15:26

DerryNow

County Derry man born without hands inspiring others brick by brick

A County Derry man who was born without hands is using his story to show children they can do anything they put their minds to. Desmond James Calvert from Portstewart builds Lego and tours schools with what he builds, showing ...

02 Mar 2023 at 18:00

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Disability Awareness Week: Council launch comprehensive programme of events

Derry City and Strabane District Council have launched a comprehensive programme of events to mark the seventh annual Disability Awareness Week. The programme of face to face and online activities takes place from today ...

03 Dec 2022 at 11:49

Northern Ireland

Anne ‘speechless’ that double amputee who scaled Everest plans more climbs

The first above-the-knee double-amputee to climb Mount Everest has said the Princess Royal was speechless when he told her he is planning to scale more mountains. Hari Budha Magar, an adventurer and disability ...

04 Dec 2024 at 20:51

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