Ireland
AHEAD
AHEAD Association for Higher Education Access and Disability, Ireland.
http://www.ahead.ie/ - EN
Department of Justice and Law Reform
This Department is committed to progress towards the elimination of discrimination and the promotion of equal opportunities and the accommodation of diversity.
http://www.justice.ie - EN, GA
Dublin City
Services for People With Disabilitie.
http://www.dublincity.ie/disability/ - EN
Employment equality
Find simple definitions of employment equality terms, such as ’discrimination’ and ‘equality’. It also has FAQs answered in simple terms.
http://www.hrmaster.com/hr-info/emp-rights/employ-equality.htm - EN
Employment equality website
Gives a list of useful articles on various employment equality topics, from ageism and the law to racism in Ireland.
http://equality.monster.ie - EN
Equal Community Initiative in Ireland (EQUAL)
Seeks to identify and address basic forms of discrimination and inequality in the labour market. The website details available resources, news, events and policies.
http://www.equal-ci.ie/index1.html - EN
Equality Studies Centre, UCD
Centre involved in researching equality issues. Current research is concentrated in four main areas: north/south relations, gender, class structures, minorities and discrimination. A good site if you wish to explore the topical situation surrounding equality in Ireland.
http://www.ucd.ie/esc - EN
Forum of People with Disabilities
Campaigns to remove the barriers preventing equal opportunities, particularly for people with disabilities. Run by disabled people for disabled people, it promotes identity, rights and choice. It also encourages participation and contributions of thoughts and views.
http://www.inforum.ie - EN
Gandon Enterprises - Integrated Social Employment
Campaigns to remove the barriers preventing equal opportunities, particularly for people with disabilities. Run by disabled people for disabled people, it promotes identity, rights and choice. It also encourages participation and contributions of thoughts and views.
http://www.rehab.ie/gandon/gandonsocial.htm - EN
Implications of the Employment Equality Act 1998
This link discusses the implications of this law that outlaws discrimination on seven new grounds, in addition to those of gender and marital status. Single parents, gay people, older workers and those with disabilities are among those who should see their access to jobs and promotion opportunities improve once the Act takes effect. The Act also defines sexual harassment for the first time in Irish law.
http://www.eiro.eurofound.ie/1999/09/feature/IE9909144F.html - EN
Irish Equality Authority
An independent body committed to positive change with regard to discrimination. Its website outlines the nine grounds for discrimination: gender, marital status, family status, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religious belief and members of the traveller community. It is an excellent site to detail exactly the grounds for discrimination.
http://www.equality.ie - EN, FR, GA, PT, RO
Namhi
A national voluntary organisation working to promote the rights of people with intellectual disabilities in Ireland, to ensure their full and equal participation in society. This website outlines the work, discusses issues affecting people with intellectual disability and informs you of what is happening regarding legislation.
http://www.namhi.ie - EN
National Disability Authority
Promotes and helps secure the rights of people with disabilities, on behalf of the State. It provides information about new developments and promotes events. It also details any new research that is taking place. A good, resourceful website on this issue.
http://www.nda.ie - EN
OASIS
Oasis (Online Access to Services, Information and Support) is an Irish eGovernment website that provides information on the social and civil rights of everyone in Ireland.
http://www.oasis.gov.ie/ - EN
ORBIS
Orbis provides organisations with the tools necessary to promote Disability Equality and Diversity Management in the workplace; through a range of professional services customised to fit organisational needs.
http://www.orbis.ie/ - EN
People with Disabilities
Umbrella organisation that brings people together locally and nationally to work on common issues that affect all people with disabilities. Here you can find details of the action areas, network members and accessibility hints. There is also an excellent section on relevant links.
http://www.pwdi.ie - EN
Rehab
An independent NGO working for social and economic inclusion for disabled or marginalised people. The website is a great introduction to the group’s work, and allows you to explore many issues affecting people with disabilities.
http://www.rehab.ie - EN
Workway
A new partnership initiative designed to raise awareness and address barriers to increase the employment opportunities for people with disabilities. A proactive website encouraging participation, with case studies, newsletters and events.
http://www.workway.ie - EN