Thanks to Barry Andrews MEP for signing our Disability Pledge today ahead of the #EUElections on 7 June. #DisabilityVotesCount

We are asking candidates standing in the #EUElections on 7 June to sign our Disability Pledge as disability needs to be made a priority disability-federation.ie/news/eu-electi… #DisabilityVotesCount European Disability Forum

#EuropeMatters to people with disabilities.

Today I became the first #MEP candidate to sign the DFI's pledge for candidates in the #EUelections .

Thank you to John Dolan, Padraig Hannafin and Emer Begley for a very informative and important meeting.

A article in today’s Irish Examiner about my heart operation and the work that @irishheart_ie is doing to support cardiac patients. irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/heal…

Health is a right that includes access to treatment and an adequate standard of living. Our research on quality of life and the economic and social cost of EB demonstrates the need for holistic supports for people impacted by EB #humanright #health debra.ie/news/cost-burd…

DFI JoMarsden The O'Brien Press I met Martin when we sat on the establishing committee for the Clondalkin Partnership. My disabled daughter was very young at the time, and he had strong views on independence and when parental advocacy was appropriate, or should stop. I am grateful that I learned a lot from him.

Join the #GetRareAware campaign by Rare Diseases Ireland, urging politicians to expand newborn screening nationwide! Ireland screens for fewer diseases than 75% of Europe.
Photo: Fergal Griffin, Gillian Minnock, Aoife O’Donovan.
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Friday reminder to use ALT TEXT on your images so as they are inclusive for those with vision impairment. It takes just a few seconds and is available to do as part of social media platforms like X.

#LastOneOnTheTrain Episode 3 airs this weekend.

Leona and Michael (The Struggle Is Wheel) are an inter-abled couple documenting their outdoor adventures through their social media accounts.

Tune in this Sunday at 7.30pm

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It's like the hunger games trying to get supports! Endless battle.

If you are lining up some books to read this weekend we highly recommend Martin Naughton's memoir #NeverKnowYourPlace Here's a recommendation from someone who knew Martin youtube.com/watch?v=bfOP6d… #books #weekendreads JoMarsden The O'Brien Press

'How do the EU's new disability cards facilitate cross-border travel?' euronews.com/business/2024/… #DisabilityInclusion

'Sligo woman with disability won’t leave home due to state of High Street' oceanfm.ie/2024/04/19/sli… #MakeWayDay #Disability

Episode 3 coming up on Sunday

DFI's Development Manager PJ Cleere in full flight today at the Fingal Community Development Office event in #BlanchardstownLibrary for #EveryVoteCounts , the second of a series of workshops in preparation for the local elections #LE24 .
#DisabilityVotesCount Fingal County Council

Great to be part of another great workshop in preparation for the Local Elections. #EveryVoteCounts #DisabilityVotesCount

Such an interesting interview with Niamh Donnelly of Eversheds Sutherland LLP (Ireland) who certainly hasn't let her disability stop her from reaching for the stars, despite the stumbling blocks along the way, as she advocates for a more inclusive work environment, especially in law.

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Crann Centre is designed to allow clients with neuro-physical disability access to all areas in and around the centre. From the parking area and entrance to our lift and bathrooms, everything is tailored to provide effortless accessibility and a warm welcome 😊