BADIG

🚶‍♀️♿ BADIG recently took part in a Walkability Review in the Coultry area of Ballymun.

Walkability Reviews help identify barriers that can make it difficult for people to move around their community safely and independently. By bringing together people with different experiences and mobility needs, these walks help ensure that local voices are heard.

We were delighted to receive positive feedback from Dublin City Council, who highlighted the valuable contribution made by BADIG members to the Walkability programme. We are pleased to know that the experiences and perspectives shared by our members are helping to inform improvements that can make local public spaces more accessible and inclusive.

Thank you to everyone involved.

☕💜 Photos from our BADIG Tea & Coffee Morning on 3 June.

Thank you to everyone who dropped in for a chat!

It was wonderful to meet members of the community, discuss the experiences and challenges faced by people with disabilities, and explore ways to make Ballymun more inclusive and accessible for all.

☕ Join us for our BADIG Tea & Coffee Morning! ☕

BADIG (Ballymun Active Disability Interest Group) is delighted to invite members of the community to our upcoming Tea & Coffee Morning on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, from 10:00am to 1:00pm at The Atrium, Civic Centre, Ballymun.

This friendly and informal event is an opportunity to meet new people, enjoy tea, coffee and sweet treats, and learn more about the work of BADIG in promoting accessibility, inclusion and equal participation for people with disabilities.

Everyone is welcome, and we look forward to seeing you there!

📅 Wednesday, 3 June 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 1:00pm
📍 The Atrium, Civic Centre, Ballymun

We are very proud that BADIG chairperson Lana Kurasidze was recognised as a Ballymun Ambassador during the launch of Dublin City Council’s “A Thriving City For All” festival.

Lana was acknowledged for her advocacy work and representation of disability groups across Dublin, as well as her ongoing contribution to the Ballymun community.

This recognition reflects the importance of visibility, inclusion and strong community voices for people with disabilities.

Congratulations Lana! 👏

🎥 You can also watch Lana’s ambassador video here:
https://youtube.com/shorts/cNtLNRNftY0?is=Y9Br0at29ofILF8C

Looking for a local community event? 🎶

We came across this upcoming Finglas & Ballymun community event and thought some of our followers might be interested.

Music, dance, community and refreshments included 😊

Feel free to check it out!

What an incredible day at the National Disability Show 2026 💜

BADIG was proud to represent the Ballymun community at such an inspiring and positive event focused on accessibility, inclusion, independence and new opportunities for people with disabilities.

We had a fantastic day meeting so many people, sharing experiences, raising awareness about disability and community participation, and having meaningful conversations about independence, inclusion and accessibility.

We were also delighted to meet Minister Emer Higgins and speak about the importance of community support, representation and creating a more inclusive society for everyone.

A huge thank you to everyone who visited our stand, supported us, spoke with our team, and helped make the day so special. Events like this truly show the power of community connection and bringing people together.

Special thanks to Dublin City Council and Ballygall Credit Union for supporting BADIG, and to LifeGlider for collaborating with us during the event.

Let’s talk 💬

What is one thing in everyday life that you find most challenging as a person with a disability in our community?

It could be transport, access, services, or something else.

We want to hear your experiences.

Website update 💚

The BADIG website is currently unavailable while we carry out some updates and improvements.

We are working to have it back online as soon as possible and appreciate your patience in the meantime.

If you need to contact us, please feel free to reach out via Facebook.

Thank you for your understanding.

We’re delighted to be taking part in the National Disability Show this May and to represent the Ballymun community.

Come visit BADIG at our stand, meet our team, and learn more about the LifeGlider – a unique mobility walking device designed to support independence and movement.

A special thank you to Dublin City Council and Ballygall Credit Union for their support!

We’d really appreciate any shares 💜


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Presidential Candidate, Catherine Connolly, meets Lana Kurasidze, Chairperson of BADIG on Thursday in Axis. Lana welcomed the opportunity to discuss the difficulties experienced by people with disabilities.