Wednesday 7 December 2022
The play’s writer, Christian O’Reilly, calls Naughton ‘the Michael Collins’ of disability activism.
‘What’s not understood by airlines and baggage handlers is that the wheelchair is basically somebody’s legs.’
With few accessible options on the private rental market, little support is available for disabled people who fall outside social housing threshold.
Tabitha Kenlon says she feels like she’s in a video game while dodging protruding bicycles, untidy cafe furniture and illegally parked cars.
Nagaenthran K Dharmalingam had been on death row for more than a decade after being convicted of trafficking 1.5oz of heroin into the city state.
Human Rights Commission says current law disproportionately impacts minority groups.
A culture of ableism means disabled people were forgotten as Covid restrictions eased, writes Rosie Farrell.
One child has been taken out of the school because of the lack of on-site clinicians with the relevant skills.
The Ombudsman has published his report on unequal access to transport schemes for disabled people, an issue first highlighted 20 years ago.
The changes were made as part of the roll-out of a new centralised model of disability services.
Joan O’Donnell writes that it’s time to ditch failing strategies and embrace an inclusive future of work.
We look at the impact of insecure work on women, people with disabilities and vulnerable groups in the sector.
Dr Niall Muldoon said vulnerable children are finding it much more difficult to manage through the pandemic.
Carrie Williams, who lives with a debilitating illness outlines the challenges Covid-19 has brought for people with disabilities.
Over eight stations, on average, had lifts out of action over the past two weeks, according to Access for All campaign group.
Inclusion Ireland has asked to appear before the Oireachtas Covid-19 committee.
James Rickard has Cerebral Palsy. He says this shutdown has reminded him of the importance of connection.
Inclusion Ireland will meet Health Minister Simon Harris today to discuss the situation.
From TheJournal.ie
Sean O’Kelly tells of the “hit and miss” service that humiliates and distresses people with disabilities.
All staff who spoke with inspectors said residents and children were not safe in this centre.
The short film Aretha stars young actress Orla Casey, who has been acting since she was in primary school.
Assistance is often the difference between existing and living for many of us, writes James Cawley.
Several lifts were out of order at Dart stations this morning. Irish Rail said it was working to get them fixed.
Singer NC Grey describes what it was like to lose sight unexpectedly in one eye – and how it has impacted her life.
The scheme provides funding towards extra schooling in July for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or severe learning disability.
Advocates say people with disabilities have been facing a housing crisis of their own.
The allegations are contained in documents released to TheJournal.ie under the Freedom of Information Act.
In 2018, 206 complaints or concerns were received by Confidential Recipient for Vulnerable Persons.
Learning additional languages is often very challenging for students with dyslexia.
Organisations have said young people with a disability will have “a further barrier to equality placed before them”.
The council will begin enforcement from the start of next month. Business owners aren’t happy.
From TheJournal.ie
The accused, now aged 24, had delayed his case by five years after skipping court in 2014.
You might roll your eyes at yet another millennial taking issue over the order in which we put the words – but labels matter, writes Brigid O’Dea.
The July Provision Scheme provides funding for extended schooling for children with ASD and severe/profound learning disability.
We should debate Thunberg’s ideas but comments that focus on the symptoms of her condition are out of order, writes Shane Dunphy.
‘I find these interventions by members of the public quite insulting and extremely embarrassing,’ writes cystic fibrosis advocate, Benat Broderick, 15.
One family told their local MEP they were facing a €2,000 annual bill.
‘One day I realised I didn’t want to hide my arm anymore. I didn’t want to be ashamed of my body. I wanted to embrace it,’ writes Paralympian Ellen Keane.
Stop sharing videos of disabled people attempting to walk up the aisle, or stand for their first dance – pretending to be able-bodied is far from inspirational, writes Eileen Daly.
I believe that the unions are targeting industrial action at a minority and that this sets a worrying precedent for all minority groups, writes Adam Harris.
