President Higgins highlights inclusion of people with disabilities
Published: Thu 15th Oct, 2020 | 11:25
The promotion of a more inclusive society has been a cornerstone of the Presidency and political life of Michael D. Higgins. Throughout his term in office, the President has argued that achieving equality and inclusion is not simply about opportunities for the individual, but also about how we change our spaces and our institutions to ensure they actively encourage inclusion and empowerment.
The President’s ‘Participation and Transformation’ initiative is focused specifically on the importance of breaking down negative attitudes and discrimination, highlighting initiatives for inclusion and actively and vigorously promoting positive measures to support social, economic and political inclusion of all our citizens.
See also:
- Statement on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (2018)
- Áras an Uachtaráin unveils new standard in disability access (2016)
Related events:
- Message for International Week of Deaf People (2021)
- President marks ‘Make Way Day’ (2021)
- Statement on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (2018)
- Statement on World Braille Day (2021)
- President Higgins visits An Tobar Community Wellness Centre and Social Farm (2019)
- President receives families on the occasion of World Down Syndrome Day (2018)
- President gives an address at the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics Ireland Games (2018)
- President Higgins and Sabina host a 'Care and Solidarity in the Community' Garden Party (2017)
- President visits Southern Women’s Museum (2016)
- President visits the National Headquarters and Training Centre of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind (2016)
- President officially opens sports extravaganza event for visually impaired sports people (2016)
- “Transforming the Lives of People with Disabilities through Physical Education” (2015)
- President hosts Reception for members of Team Ireland who took part in the Special Olympics (2015)
- President receives members of the Irish Migraine Association of Ireland (2014)
- President receives members of the Clare Branch of the National Council for the Blind of Ireland (2013)
- President opens the 'Better Options' fair (2012)
- Reception for participants in the Intellectual Disability Supplement (2012)
- President receives members of Portlaoise Irish Wheelchair Association (2012)
- Remarks at the Fourth International Summer School on Disability Law and Policy (2012)
- President visits Childvision, National Education Centre for Blind Children (2012)
- Service users from Cara Cheshire House visit Áras (2012)