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FREE DATA: Is the journey data of free travel pass holders being retained?

Ireland

Alleged excessive data gathering by the Department of Social Protection is being examined by the Data Protection Commission (DPC).

0 Backers raised €0 of €0

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NO ROOM: How difficult is it for disabled people to secure a home in Ireland?

Ireland

There is a crisis within a crisis for disabled people who are left homeless or in unsuitable accommodation.

18 Backers raised €610 of €3275

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DELAYED DELIVERY: Is the rollout of Progressing Disability Services leaving children and teens in limbo?

Ireland

The provision of services for children and teenagers with a developmental delay or disability has historically been a patchy affair in Ireland.

23 Backers raised €580 of €580

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DAY IN DAY OUT: What has the impact of reduced day services been on people with disabilities?

Ireland

Day services for people with disabilities were badly hit by the pandemic, by first closing their doors for a number of months, and then reopening at a reduced capacity.

2 Backers raised €35 of €1940

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IN LIMBO: Why are people left in hospitals and nursing homes instead of rehab?

Ireland

Though the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) moved into a new building in 2020, spinal cord and brain injury survivors remain on long waiting lists for specialist rehabilitation.

5 Backers raised €160 of €1730

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ASSESSING AUTISM: Why is the wait time for ASD assessments over a year longer than legally required?

Ireland

Research shows that early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) leading to early interventions and treatment can have major long-term positive effects on symptoms and later skills.

27 Backers raised €675 of €2100

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RISK TO BABY: Why were Irish women not told for decades about an epilepsy drug that causes birth defects?

Ireland

Sodium valproate is an epilepsy medicine commonly sold under the name Epilim. It was known since its availability in the 1970s that it may cause birth defects if used in pregnancy yet for decades many women across the world were prescribed this drug without being warned of this risk by their doctors.

16 Backers raised €580 of €580

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LIFT OUT: When is public transport going to be fully accessible to disabled people?

Ireland

Access to public transport has been highlighted as a problem in Ireland for many years with notice needed for commuter trains, numerous bus stops inaccessible, some areas not covered by any service and accessible taxis in short supply.

54 Backers raised €1200 of €1200