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Access Officers under the Disability Act 2005
From Department of Social Protection
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The Department of Social Protection has appointed a team of Access Officers in accordance with Section 26(2) of the Disability Act 2005.
Our Access Officers are based around the country, and are responsible for providing or arranging for, and coordinating assistance and guidance, to people with disabilities who want to access our information, services, or buildings.
Accommodations might include for example, organising in-person or online meetings, the booking of a remote sign language interpreter, providing information in Braille or audio format, or organising for an accessible location for a meeting with an individual.
Access Officers cannot provide advocacy services to customers, but we can direct you to organisations who offer this service if it is required.
Please contact our Access Officer team by emailing: AccessOfficer@welfare.ie
Include your name and contact details, we will process your request quickly and will provide you with any assistance we can.
To make a complaint under section 38 of the Disability Act please contact our Inquiry Officer.