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The Rehab Group
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The Rehab Group champions diversity and inclusion, and provides services for people with a disability in their communities.
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We are very proud to be a member of DATTN - Digital Assistive Technology Training Network.

The next webinar in the DATTN series is 'Assistive Technology for Education'.
10th September 2026, from 11:00 – 12:00.

Register here: www.tinyurl.com/DATTNWebinar3

#ThriveAchieveShine #AssistiveTechnology
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September 3, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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Paudie Moloney, of Traitors Ireland & Dancing with the Stars, is taking on #AbseilForRehab!

On May 19th, he joins 50 people who are taking part in the thrilling challenge at Croke Park.

Supporters can donate to Paudie’s fundraiser here: www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/p...

#ThriveAchieveShine
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May 14, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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Join our #Careers Webinar, 20th May, 12 – 1pm, showcasing our entry‑level opportunities including:

Community Support Workers
Programme Facilitators
Care Workers
Relief Positions

Ideal for graduates in Healthcare, Social Care, Education, Psychology, SNA, or Community Work.
Sign up: lnkd.in/dSsgnfgV
May 14, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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Run with purpose this June Bank Holiday!

We’ve got a limited number of pre‑paid spots in the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon — all you need to do is join #TeamRehab and fundraise to support vital services for people with disabilities.

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#ThriveAchieveShine #VHIMiniMarathon
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March 4, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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Saturday’s protest sent a powerful message that will continue to reverberate across Irish society.

Thank you to the Rehab Group advocates for being part of the protest and joining with our friends across the coalition, calling for an emergency disability payment.
#DisabilityPayment
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March 3, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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Take on an unforgettable challenge and make a real difference this May.
Rehab Group is inviting you to step over the edge of the iconic Croke Park roof and Abseil for Rehab in support of our vital services nationwide.
Register now: rehab.ie/get-involved/abseil-for-rehab/
#ThriveAchieveShine
This image depicts a photograph of two people abseiling over Dublin's Croke Park stadium. The pitch and some of the spectator stands and a large screen are visible in the photograph. The sky above is filled with clouds. Above the photograph is the Rehab Group logo. Below the photograph, there is navy text that reads: Abseil for Rehab.
February 9, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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Rehab Group representatives will be out in force this Saturday, as part of the coalition that will protest the removal of financial support for people with disabilities.

#EmergencyDisabilityPayment
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February 25, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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A new research study from a University of Galway final year Psychology student, focused on adult siblings of people with intellectual disabilities and investigating if caregiving roles can improve prosocial behaviours.

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February 23, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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RehabCare will be represented at the Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters this Wednesday 11th February from 9.30am. Our team will bring their expertise to what is sure to be a robust discussion on Living Arrangements for Persons with a Disability.
Watch here: www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...
Oireachtas committee meeting live stream
Live stream of public Oireachtas committee meeting in committee room 1
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February 10, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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Take on an unforgettable challenge and make a real difference this May.
Rehab Group is inviting you to step over the edge of the iconic Croke Park roof and Abseil for Rehab in support of our vital services nationwide.
Register now: rehab.ie/get-involved/abseil-for-rehab/
#ThriveAchieveShine
This image depicts a photograph of two people abseiling over Dublin's Croke Park stadium. The pitch and some of the spectator stands and a large screen are visible in the photograph. The sky above is filled with clouds. Above the photograph is the Rehab Group logo. Below the photograph, there is navy text that reads: Abseil for Rehab.
February 9, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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Join this webinar on 29th January, 'How Assistive Technology Supports Daily Living', exploring how Digital Assistive Technology (DAT) can enhance everyday life.

Rehab Group is proud to be part of Digital Assistive Technology Training Network.

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January 21, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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"If you want to see dignity stripped away from a person, watch a disabled passenger getting to their seat on an airplane..."

We urge everyone to check out Rehab Group Public Affairs Researcher, Padraig Hannafin's remarks at the Oireachtas Disability Matters Committee.
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Transport Accessibility - Padraig Hannafin addresses the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Disability Matters
Opening remarks from Padraig Hannafin, Rehab Group Public Affairs Researcher
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January 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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New episode out now!
This episode of the RehabCare Connections Podcast features reflective conversations with Lauren, Cian, and Keith as they speak about their individual experiences of RehabCare Oasis in Galway, and their ambitions for the future.
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#ThriveAchieveShine
RehabCare Connections: Reflective conversations at RehabCare Oasis Galway
Reflective conversations with Lauren, Cian, Keith as they speak about their individual experiences of RehabCare Oasis in Galway, their goals, and futures.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Padraig Hannafin, our Research and Public Affairs Administrator, presents his lived experience of travelling as a person with a disability, at today's Joint Oireachtas Disability Matters Committee.

You can watch the discussion live at this link:
www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...
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December 17, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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A brand new episode of the RehabCare Connections Podcast is out now! 🎙️

This episode features an in-depth discussion with Brian D'Arcy, from RehabCare Oasis in Galway, speaking about advocacy, autism, and equal rights.

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#ThriveAchieveShine #Advocacy
RehabCare Connections: Brian D'Arcy from RehabCare Oasis
Advocacy, autism, and equal rights - A wide-ranging interview with Brian D'Arcy, from RehabCare Oasis in Galway.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Keith started working in the Viking Ramada Hotel in Waterford after finishing a work placement.
Working has helped him gain new skills and meet new people. 
We're calling on employers to champion workplace inclusion.
Sign the Pledge:
rehab.ie/join-the-mor...
#MoreThanAJob #ThriveAchieveShine
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December 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Many people who we support, around the country, thrive in employment, and their employers thrive in return.
We're calling on all businesses to champion workplace inclusion.
Sign the #MoreThanAJob Inclusion Pledge:
rehab.ie/join-the-mor...
#IDPWD2025 #ThriveAchieveShine #Inclusion
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December 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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RehabCare Sligo Day services were blown away by a very special surprise guest -
Sligo's own, Shane Filan from Westlife!

Thanks to Monica from the Irish Cancer Society for coordinating the surprise for our RC Diversity Choir in our Cleveragh centre.
#ThriveAchieveShine
December 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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The Irish Red Cross is conducting an anonymous survey to better understand the experiences, needs & challenges of people living in Ireland under temporary protection.
They particularly want to hear from people with #disabilities and the Ukrainian community.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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FASD Ireland is proud to join the The Rehab Group’s #MoreThanAJob Employer Inclusion Pledge! We’re committed to creating workplaces where everyone can thrive.

Inclusion isn’t just a value, it’s a practice. 💪
December 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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We're calling on employers to champion workplace inclusion and open more doors for people with disabilities.
Sign the More Than A Job Inclusion Pledge:
rehab.ie/join-the-mor...

#MoreThanAJob #IDPWD2025 #ThriveAchieveShine #Inclusion #InclusiveEmployment #Disability #DisabilityInclusion #IDPWD
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December 3, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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More Than a Job is a campaign that celebrates real people, real experiences, and the real impact of inclusive employment.
Find out more: rehab.ie/join-the-mor...
#MoreThanAJob #IDPWD2025 #ThriveAchieveShine #Inclusion #InclusiveEmployment #Disability #DisabilityInclusion #IDPWD
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December 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Today, for International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Rehab Group is proud to stand alongside the incredible organisations that have already signed our #MoreThanAJob Inclusion Pledge and committed to creating workplaces where everyone belongs.
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#IDPWD2025 #IDPWD
Join the More Than a Job Movement
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December 3, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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We’re asking employers to drive meaningful change.
The Rehab Group is inviting organisations to join the #MoreThanAJob Inclusion Pledge, a commitment to strengthening disability inclusion in the workplace.
rehab.ie/join-the-mor...
Join the More Than a Job Movement
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November 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Check out this campaign from Irish Wheelchair Association urging the Government to introduce an emergency winter payment for people with disabilities, following disappointment that Budget 2026 once again failed to deliver a permanent Cost of Disability Payment.
www.iwa.ie/get-involved...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM