‘She gave a voice to many’: Disability campaigner Leigh Gath dies irishtimes.com/health/2024/07…

Many tributes paid to disability activist Ms Leigh Gath medicalindependent.ie/in-the-news/br… IWA DFI IASW HSE National Safeguarding Office

Sorry to hear about death of disabled activist Leigh Gath. I interviewed Leigh years ago after she wrote her memoir. She said she wanted to tell others “only you have the power to decide what kind of life you lead”. Found this lovely pic of her age 10. IT obituary link below 👇

Newest story published in The Irish Times and it feels extra special this time because July is Disability Pride month. I wrote this because I wanted to show what its like for a young child in the medical system. I was 7 years old when I had my first surgery and 12 when I had the last

Thrilled to share that I have been promoted to Business Development Manager with the ICFDiversity #ThankYou to our clients we work with across #Ireland everyday. Incredible to be promoted in such an epic team!.. Here's to more progress in making workplaces more inclusive ✨

Really enjoyed #UnspeakableConversations at Galway International Arts Festival festival last weekend! So chuffed to meet the amazing Liz "blue tick" Carr and Mat Fraser. - enjoyed the Champagne too 😁 The Mick Lally Theatre

Leigh Gath obituary: A thalidomide survivor who became a tireless advocate for people with disabilities irishtimes.com/obituaries/202…

Stop the World and let me off! 🎸 Another great Marquee in Drumlish Lovely to meet Una Healy again 🎤🙌

FLAG BEARER ANNOUCEMENT We are delighted to confirm that Orla Comerford and Colin Judge will carry the flag for Team Ireland at the Opening Ceremony at the Paralympic Games. This is Orla's third Games while Colin made his debut in Tokyo. #TheNextLevel #TeamIreland #Paris2024

Disability activist Niamh Ní Hoireabhaird has said that she was "shocked" by a Road Safety Authority advertising campaign which is aimed at preventing drink and drug driving, labelling it as "ableist" rte.ie/news/politics/…

For anyone feeling bad about GCSEs or Leaving Cert? I failed my GCSEs, got pregnant at 15, left school & was homeless. I cleaned toilets for years. I'm a doctor now, I'm a university lecturer & im happy! Your results in school don't measure your full potential. Don't give up!

Eyes on the prize! 🎯 Our archer Kerrie Leonard getting some practice rounds in at the iconic Para archery venue for the Paralympic Games - Esplanade des Invalides. (1/3)

Great catch up with new MEP Ciaran Mullooly MEP this evening! Love that 🇮🇪 politicians are so accessible and willing to meet up! 👀 Best of luck for the term ahead 🇪🇺

Delighted to launch the country's first ever Autism Innovation Strategy today, which includes over 80 actions that will hopefully see real, tangible changes to supports & services for autistic people implemented over the next 18 months. Full strategy here: gov.ie/en/press-relea…

Best of luck with the premiere Emma Ward - you’re a ⭐️

Croke Park 🧡🤍💚 you were seismic 🔥⚡️

Coldplay ready! 😘 #ASkyFullOfStars

My second inclusive Coldplay show, but this time in Ireland! They even learned a bit of #IrishSignLanguage! Here's a short side by side clip (roughly edited) of Sarah-Jane and Chris Martin! Coldplay Access Performance Interpreting

*Trigger Warning * post is about abuse . Our full statement released on the "historical " abuse in schools . Our hearts with survivors. Justice must not be denied to those who are non speaking . Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC inclusionireland.ie/news-events/hi…