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Minister praises work of Destined during visit to Derry charity

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey visited Derry on Tuesday of this week to meet members of a local charity that is benefitting from her Department’s £20 million Employment and Skills Initiative which has created over 300 jobs and training ...

11 Aug 2022 at 15:25

45 recommended for payment under Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme

Northern Ireland

Some 45 applicants to the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme have been recommended for payment. As of Monday, the Victims’ Payment Board led by Mr Justice McAlinden had received more than 2,600 applications since it started ...

26 Jul 2022 at 18:05

Local News

Derry charity host coffee morning to support relief efforts in Ukraine

Destined, the learning disability charity based in the North West Learning Disability Centre, is to host a coffee morning in partnership with Trocaire in support of the relief efforts in Ukraine. The event will be held in Destined’s ...

19 May 2022 at 18:52

Local News

Fort Centre receives welcome donation from Council

Maghera-based Fort Riding Centre for the Disabled has received a welcome donation from the Chair's Office of Mid Ulster District Council. The funds were presented to the group by Deputy Chair of the Council, Councillor Christine ...

06 Apr 2022 at 09:00

Local News

Councillors to dip into their own pockets for charity event

A number of local councillors have opted to attend a charity event privately following a request for the organisation to attend as a corporate body. Causeway Coast and Glens Corporate Policy and Resources Committee were ...

31 Mar 2022 at 23:00

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 ...

25 Mar 2022 at 19:00

Derry News

Derry launch of ‘Invisible Lives: Stories of the Covid Lockdown'

A new book featuring heartbreaking stories of how some of Derry's adults with learning disabilities coped with the Covid-19 lockdown has been published by local charity Destined in association with the ...

22 Jan 2022 at 16:55

Northern Ireland

Less than 20% of children with disabilities getting recommended exercise – study

Less than a fifth of children and teenagers with disabilities on the island of Ireland are getting their recommended daily exercise, a report has found. The 2022 report, Ireland North and South Report ...

26 Aug 2022 at 01:01

Local News

Stage Beyond plays Cupid with dating event for adults with learning disabilities

An award-winning Derry-based charity organisation is hosting a unique event in the city tomorrow (Tuesday, Aug 30) aimed at helping adults with learning disabilities find their soulmates. Stage ...

29 Aug 2022 at 17:45

Soccer

UEFA accused of exclusion after Liverpool’s ‘shocking’ disabled ticket allocation

UEFA has been accused of showing contempt for disabled fans after Real Madrid refused to increase their allocation of just four wheelchair spaces for Liverpool’s last-16 Champions League tie. ...

09 Jan 2023 at 16:42

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 ...

13 Dec 2022 at 12:57

Derry News

Derry artist hopes artwork will inspire others to follow their dreams during Disability Week

Young local artist, Tori McNeill, is hoping to inspire people with a disability to find what makes them happy and follow their dreams during Disability Week from Friday November 26 until ...

29 Nov 2021 at 21:00

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