Naas Access & Disability Group

The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of […]

As part of an iniatative working with Naas MD Councillor and Naas Access Group, the first wheelchair accessible, Garda Community bus in Europe was unveiled. This news was reported on by the Irish Mirror newspaper.   Article Link

Thanking Tesco for their help with funding for the group and the Cancer Support Garden in Naas. Fairy Flax community garden working with Tesco and Naas Hospital Cancer Unit Age-Friendly, Irish made recyled plastic accessible seating area.    

Make Way Day is an annual campaign from the Disability Federation of Ireland. On that day we ask people to make way on our streets for people with disabilities and we raise public awareness about the problems caused by obstacles blocking footpaths.  The campaign provides friendly friendly reminders not to: Carelessly park cars & bikes […]

Every year, across the country, our ingenious members take this matter into their own hands through the Back In 5 campaign. During a day of action, hundreds of wheelchairs are parked unexpectedly in car parking spaces around the country, to put the brakes on this illegal parking. There are currently almost 75,000 Disabled Drivers Parking […]

The JAM Card allows people with a hidden disability or communication barrier to tell others that they need extra time and understanding in a private and easy way.