#WATCH Dozens of people turned out in Dublin for the first-ever Disability Pride and Power Parade. The celebration aimed to highlight the pride and joy of diversity but also the frustration that people with disabilities experience. Mairéad Cleary reports ⤵️ #VMNews

I received this from a stay-at-home mother and carer. I am putting it up here just as I received it, no edits. I’d ask as many people as possible to read it and share it. ‘I am a stay at home mother, I am also a carer(the unpaid kind). My husband earns over the wage bracket so

Yesterday I saw a lame bird, Indifferently maimed, Hobbling under my window, Flapping its shattered wing at the sky And its eloquence took my breath. - Christy Brown, Disabled writer and activist 1932-1981 #VoteNoOnTheGreenBallotPaper

They also have auto-extending ramps on every door to make it easier for wheelchairs

Young artist Charley Bell (17) from Belfast has been chosen as overall winner of this year’s Texaco Children’s Art competition for her portrait in coloured pencils, entitled Anticipation. Here are a selection of winning entries from the competition 👇

Today is the birthday (and death day) of William Shakespeare. This short thread serves as a reflection on the passage of time, love, beauty, mortality and the meaning of life 🧵 1. Dame Judi Dench, Sonnet 29

PLEASE LISTEN 🧵 This is Prof Ronan Collins Prof. Ronan Collins (National Clinical Lead Stroke) scathing criticism of Dept of Health/HSE Ireland treatment of 850,000 people in Ireland living with neurology/neurodegenerative conditions and the moratorium on recruitment …

The power of street art - a thread 🧵 1. Patrick Commecy

A moving report. But I believe the most appropriate response to it is not admiration, but anger. WHERE ARE THE STATE SUPPORTS that would allow this young woman to concentrate on her Leaving Cert studies and fulfil her own potential? Shame on us as a country for letting her down.

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Fascinating Car driveway rotator. Apparently the home owner found it difficult to reverse out into the busy road.. 😅

Delighted to hear that this talented young woman has finally secured the support that she needs and deserves, to fulfil her potential. And I look forward to the day when all disabled young people can expect that same level of support, without the long battle she had to fight.

Comhghairdeas to my daughter Grace, who has just achieved First Class Honours in her B.A. Degree in Modern Irish and English from University College Dublin. Never underestimate the ability of disabled people! Thanks to all who helped her along the way, especially UCD Access & Lifelong Learning, lecturers and PAs.

On her Conferring Day in UCD - well done Grace! Comhghairdeas! ❤️

“The costs of unmet needs are borne by disabled people themselves, who are needlessly penalised by the refusal to fund services at a level that is sufficient to support them to participate equally in their communities." Read our assessment of #Budget2025: bit.ly/3Uf2SLB

A long time coming, but welcome nonetheless. #Optional Protocol will not be a quick/easy fix but will provide a pathway for disabled people to complain of breaches of #UNCRPD rights. Ultimate goal is a society where those rights are vindicated so that complaints are unnecessary.

Very interesting thread… 👇

Thread of the most stunning cafes on Earth 🧵 1. New York Café, Budapest

Delicious scone and coffee today ⁦TogetherAcademy⁩ Cafe, Dublin 4. Arrive with an open mind and a little patience and you’ll leave with a big smile and a renewed appreciation of the value of #DiversityandInclusion. Worthy of support and replication. coffeeshops.ie/together-acade…