Disability Research on Independent Living & Learning (DRILL)
News: Barod Interim Report
16th May 2019The Bridge is a two-year research project looking at how people with learning disabilities can have real work for real pay.
We are learning about four outcomes:
● How self-advocates can get real work
● What changes when self-advocates see themselves as workers
● How self-advocacy groups can become more independent by trading
● How being more business-like changes how ...
News: Do you want to have your say about adult social care?
13th May 2019Call for research participants:
If you are a disabled person in Northern Ireland who has experience of adult social care, we would like to interview you for a piece of research called “Is It Me?” How attitudes in the adult social care system impact on the independent living choices for disabled people.”
We want to find ...
News: Boardroom Apprentices wanted for incredible journey.
2nd May 2019Could this be you?
Are you willing to give your personal time and play your part in something that really matters to you? Be prepared to be pushed outside your comfort zone? Eager to learn and get involved?
Must be passionate, committed and share our values. No Board experience. Open to all ages (16+), all backgrounds ...
News: Fully Funded PhD Awarded
25th March 2019The DRILL Programme is delighted to announce that Ruth Nortey – DRILL 4 Nations Researcher based at Disability Wales – has been awarded a fully funded PhD opportunity. The research is entitled ‘What Works in Wales? Developing an evidence base to inform a kitemark for employers to address the disability employment gap’. The aim of ...