Outcome Name Outcome Number Source of Evidence Progressive implementation of the National Disability Strategy (NDS) in line with the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) at local and national level 1.1 A review of the plan using reflective meetings of the team and desk research. Progressive implementation of the NDS within health and personal social services 1.2 A review of the plan using reflective meetings of the team and desk research. Baseline information on people with disabilities compiled by DFI 1.3 Report completed. People with disabilities and family members are supported to participate in local and national community voluntary and statutory structures 1.4 Successful ‘Pilot’ mainstream project in place in the West and planned roll out across the country. Member organisations and the disability sector have greater engagement with communities 1.5 A review of the plan using reflective meetings of the team Mainstream disability interest is reflected in local government decision making structures 1.6 Desk research to evaluate the dissemination and uptake of the DFI briefing document. SP1 Outputs Output Name Objective Number Evidence/Comments Represent the DFI perspective in the work of the Disability Stakeholders Group and NDSIG 1.1.1 Produced papers on DFI's position on NDS Implementation Plan and submitted to Disability Stakeholders Group. Support implementation and monitoring of the NDS / UNCRPD including the social policy areas of: 1.2
Health 1.2.8 Facilitated parent input into meeting of Progressing Children Services 0-18 years old. Uploaded current documents on Children First and Bulletin for Progressing Children's services to DFI web site for general and members’ communication. Parents groups are being established in the South East and Midlands. Continued work on the mobility allowance working group, and updated members on the progress of this. Participated on NDA's resource allocation feasibility study group meetings. Engaged with the health services in relation to Value for Money of Disability Services and Tom Beegan's review of Voluntary organisations DFI were invited to sit on the Value for Money Implementation Framework Steering Group. Participated in the Direct Access Group of the Health Research Board's National Physical and Sensory Disability Database. Participated in HIQA's consultation groups for the National Standards for Residential Services for People with Disabilities. Participation on the group on legal capacity legislation of Amnesty's / Centre for Disability Law (CDLP) and Policy at NUI Galway. Other policy issues across the life cycle 1.2.9 At team meeting agreed that Employment and Entrepreneurship be a focus of the SP1 team for the coming Quarter. . Hold a national conference on UNCRPD 1.3 Conference jointly hosted by DFI and CDLP on 17 05 13. DFI secured input of Prof Theresia Degener as key note speaker, as well as presentations by Agnes Van Wijnen and Gerard Quinn. Seminar well attended and evaluation completed. Implement the DFI budget campaign 1.4 Sent letters to various departments highlighting DFI’s key concerns. Produced DFI pre-budget submission and disability factsheets. Letters on Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant to all members of the Oireachtas. Be responsive in DFI's role on HSE Consultative structures at National Regional and Local level namely: 1.5 National Consultative Forum (NCF) 1.5.1 Prepared for, and represented DFI’s concerns at NCF meetings. National Group for progressing Disability Services for Children and Young people from 0-18 years 1.5.2 Two sub groups continue to operate towards outcomes for children and standards framework National Consultative Forum Sub Groups: 1.5.3 Working Group 1 (Efficiencies) 1.5.3.a No progress, no meetings in the past few months. New Directions (Adult Day Services) 1.5.3 b Participated on New Directions National Implementation Committee as well as its sub-groups on Standards.
Provide workshops on tendering 2.2.14 We ran a workshop on tendering earlier in the year. When more information on tendering is available from the HSE we will run another workshop Provide targeted support to member organisations through the DFI external partners 2.2.15 BHP Insurance and BHP Pension products are currently being explored. Provide and support member organisations with garda vetting particularly in light of the children’s referendum 2012 2.2.16 The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 was enacted into Irish Legislation in December 2012 and is awaiting at present an enforcement order. This act has established the new National Vetting Bureau which replaces the Garda Central Vetting Unit. In this quarter we worked on informing member organisations on the Act and gathering questions from member organisations on this with intention to put these to the National Vetting Bureau for clarification. Provide development and support information on the DFI website 2.2.17 Information is continually being put on the website Support DFI members to develop self management for people with disabilities 2.2.18 A course on Self Management was held in May. There were 12 participants Provide DFI regional platforms and activity events 2.2.19 There were three Platform Meetings held this year to date Work with other agencies to provide training and support for member organisations 2.2.20 We have on-going training in co-operation with University of Limerick and Charities Evaluation Services. DFI continually signposts members to other agencies that provide training and support that DFI does not provide. Continue to work with the Governance Code Working Group to support and encourage good governance amongst our members 2.2.21 Governance Code Working Group met to appoint Sub-Groups. Accreditation met to discuss Terms of Reference Five Member organisations are on the Register of Compliance (7-6-13) Twenty Member Organisations are on the Adoption Journey Work with Irish Charities Tax Reform group (ICTR) by promoting the fundraising principles to our members 2.2.22 Members have signed up to the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising To provide support to organisations on collaboration 2.2.23 DFI has a range of papers and information prepared on collaboration and is investigating offering further supports.
SP3 Outcomes Outcome Name Outcome Number Evidence/Comments Active engagement between DFI, civil society organisations and the disability movement 3.1 We will measure this outcome by doing a qualitative reflective piece on the value of collaborative ventures with other organisations such as public statements, events, initiatives, or joint letters. Engagement with Oireachtas members and the government structures 3.2 We will quantify the number of meetings with Oireachtas member and government officials, and the number of times we are called on as representatives of the disability movement. We will conduct an internal review of the effectiveness of our engagement with the Seanad Reform Agenda, Local Elections and European Elections. Understanding of DFI as a cohesive voice of the disability movement 3.3 We will report on DFI’s engagement with the media Enhance levels of collaboration and with other relevant umbrella organisations 3.4 We will report on the types of collaborative initiatives we have had over the lifetime of the Plan. SP3 Outputs Output Name Objective Number Evidence/Comments Host regular meetings of member organisations 3.3.1 Joint DFI / CDLP at NUI Galway Conference on ratification of UNCRPD. National Council meeting held in second quarter. Consult with organisations when preparing submissions 3.3.2 We have commenced an engagement mechanism with members in relation to our engagement with the Department of Social Protection and our European work. Our submission on Libraries and Older People contained comments from three member organisations. Implementation of DFI’s communication plan 3.3.3 Implementation of the communications plan continues with the start of work on the newsletter and the website. A communications intern is being recruited to assist in the implementation of the plan.