By Claudia Savage, Press AssociationOver €8.5 million has been granted to a cross-border initiative to help disabled people become more actively engaged in society. PeacePlus funding of €8,661,034 has been announced for Onside Evolution, a new project designed to tackle social and digital exclusion among disabled people and carers across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. Measures include a digital inclusion training programme, an Active Citizenship course and access to technology to enhance social connectedness. There will also be a focus on carers, with 2,000 carers receiving training to better support disabled people to live independently and participate actively in society. Gina McIntyre, SEUPB chief executive, said the project “will help disabled people in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland to live more connected, independent, and fulfilling lives”.

Source: The Herald January 22, 2026 13:16 UTC