Promote and support disabled people’s involvement in activism and their participation in collective action and decision-making.
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Secure a recognition of and supports for DPOs and their value as authentic autonomous spaces.
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Shape and secure the policies plans, legislation, services and resources that would ensure the full and active participation of disabled people in society.
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The freedom to have the same choices that everyone else has in Housing, Transportation, Education and Employment.
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Disabled People Locked Out of Employment and Forced into Poverty Due to Government Inaction Disabled people in Ireland continue to face systemic barriers to employment, forcing many into poverty, according to the latest report from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) and the Irish
The new Programme for Government (PfG) “Securing Ireland’s Future” presents the five-year plan for policy. development and implementation in Ireland. As a Disabled Persons Organisation (DPO), Independent Living Movement Ireland has reviewed this vital document based on our collective pre-election manifesto Invest in Inclusion –
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Community Development Worker
Boakai Abu Nyehn, Jr joined ILMI in September 2024 as community development worker on the Disability Participation Awareness Fund (DPAF) funding project “Engaging Disabled People in Direct Provision” . He is a passionate advocate for disability rights, social inclusion, and development, with extensive experience in working to promote the rights and full participation of disabled people in Liberia. Boakai has served as a consultant on disability and social inclusion for numerous national and international agencies. He has also worked as a Research Assistant on multiple projects with organisations such as Leonard Cheshire Disability and Inclusive Development Centre at University College London, Talking Drum Studio, AIFO-Liberia, and UNMIL, ensuring that disabled people’s needs and perspectives are integrated into their programs.
As a disabled person, Boakai’s lived experience informs his leadership as Assistant Director for disabled people in Liberia. His role focuses on advocating for the inclusion of disabled people at all levels of society, promoting accessible development, and advancing the rights of the community. Boakai holds certifications in International Law and related fields and is a skilled Administrator and Assistive Technology Specialist, committed to using his expertise to create a more inclusive society for all.