It’s so sad, infuriating & unnecessary to still see private reports coming through from people claiming to be Clinical Psychologists who have no recognised or validated clinical qualifications whatsoever, families giving over hard earned money, they deserve better than this #coru

Is anyone asking parents why they are so unhappy with the education their children are / aren't getting in special classes. Doesn't bode well for moving them all to mainstream - not a runner! Something is failing these kids. Please ask parents what it is

Join Contact NI and NI Rare Disease Partnership as we explore ways to support families through conversations, connections and collaboration. Book here: ow.ly/YLuS50RvSgO please note, this is a Northern Ireland event.

This is so true, we all do this sometimes. Useful food for thought about comparisons & assumptions. 👌🏻

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Grateful to be able to share my story on CBS Mornings about how accessible technology such as iPad, continues to enable opportunities. It is my hope that by sharing my own journey, more people are able to gain access to the communication tools they need. cbsnews.com/video/nonspeak…

Today -Heart Pounding - Bringing my Disability (Rights) Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023 to Committee Stage in Seanad - I hope to Progress it to Report & Final Stages by Summer Recess. I will also Introduce an Independent Supports (Rights) Bill on Social Model of Care 2024 soon

“What is critical is that people with intellectual disability often don’t have access to non-pharmacological supports they need, like psychology, speech and language therapy.'