Your Voice Your Choice - new disability forum Launched...Kathleen Lynch T.D. Minister for Disability, Older People, Equality & Mental Health launched Your Voice Your Choice today (19 June 2012) in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin. ..Pictured at the event were left to right;.. ?It is very important that we clearly hear the voice of people with disabilities in developing any policy or services that impact on their lives?, the Minister said. ?This event is about genuinely listening to the voices of people who often don't get an opportunity to have their voice heard and air their concerns and experiences?.  ?This event today ensures that the perspective of service users can inform the development and implementation plan for the National Disability Strategy?, she added..Your Voice Your Choice is about facilitating people with disabilities to have their say about issues that matter most to them in living with a disability. This is the first time this event was held and included people from around the country, drawn from a range of ages and from across the disability and mental health spectrum..?Today's event is unique in that it captures, at first hand, the lived experiences of individuals with disabilities. I have no doubt this will enrich our understanding of what needs to be continued and build on the progress to date,? said Peter McKevitt, Chairperson, National Disability Authority. ?We hope to make this an annual event?, he added..For those who could not make today's event they can have their say online at www.nda.ie .For more information contact: .Cathleen Mulholland/Donie O'Shea.National Disability Authority - 01 608 0400 cmmulholland@nda.ie/dposhea@nda.ie.Notes to Editor:.The National Disability Authority is the independent state body providing expert advice on disability policy and practice to the Minister, and promoting Universal Design in Ireland..Your Voice Your Choice .This event is organised by the National Disability Authority. It is aimed primarily at