11 April 2024

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Disability Federation of Ireland holds Galway event on self-advocacy

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Disability Federation of Ireland holds Galway event on self-advocacy

The Disability Federation of Ireland western region members have held a learning event on advocacy.

It’s part of the preparation for developing a self-advocacy toolkit for members.

The event in the Clayton Hotel in Galway, was the third in a series of in-person events around the country.

Members represented included Arthritis Ireland, Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, Irish Wheelchair Association, Family Carers, Galway Centre for Independent Living, Rehab Group, and Western Care.

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