‘We deserve a life outside of poverty’ — how the cost-of-living crisis is robbing people with disabilities of their independence

For people with disabilities in Ireland, living independently comes with a price: it often means skipping meals, social isolation and depending on strangers online for help. The cost-of-living crisis has dealt a particularly heavy blow to people and carers who are not able to work full-time and are too young to receive additional benefits. The weekly Disability Allowance of €220 does not cover the additional costs of living with a disability.

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