One ordinary working day in 2018 changed Michelle Roys life forever. A successful international executive who had worked across four continents, a mother of two and someone who thrived on achievement, Michelle suddenly experienced excruciating facial pain that doctors initially feared was a stroke. Instead, she would begin a long and difficult journey through chronic […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often misunderstood. Many people still associate it with children who cannot sit still in the classroom, but as Ken Kilbride, CEO of ADHD Ireland, explained on Disability Matters, the reality is far more complex. In a fascinating conversation with John Comiskey, Ken discusses what ADHD really is, why it
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Dyslexia affects thousands of people across Ireland, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood learning differences. In a thoughtful and informative edition of Disability Matters, John Comiskey and Patrick O’Donnell speak with Rosie Bisset, CEO of the Dyslexia Association of Ireland, about what dyslexia really is, how it affects people throughout life, and why
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Mental health recovery is about far more than treatment alone. It is about connection, purpose, community, and having a place where people feel supported and understood. In a recent edition of Disability Matters, John Comiskey spoke with Edel and Isabella from Saol Clubhouse about the life-changing impact of the Clubhouse model and the role it
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Ataxia is a neurological condition that affects coordination, balance, speech, and movement, yet many people have never heard of it. On a recent episode of Disability Matters, John Comiskey spoke with Maureen Sweeney, Administrator at Ataxia Foundation Ireland, about the realities of living with ataxia and the vital support available to individuals and families across
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Living with a rare condition can often mean facing challenges that many people have never heard of. In a fascinating interview on Disability Matters, John Comiskey spoke with Coreen Kelday, Support Development Officer at the Brittle Bone Society, about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), commonly known as Brittle Bone Disease. OI is a rare genetic condition that
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For more than 75 years, Rehab Group has been supporting people across Ireland to live independently, access education, build skills, find employment, and participate fully in their communities. In a fascinating interview on Disability Matters, John Comiskey spoke with Ciara Heffernan, Senior Communications Officer at Rehab Group, about the organisation’s remarkable history, the wide range
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Cancer research has transformed treatment options and survival rates for many patients over recent decades. Behind many of these advances are clinical trials — carefully designed research studies that help doctors develop safer, more effective treatments and improve patient care. In a recent episode of Disability Matters, John Comiskey spoke with Emer Mulvaney, the Contracts
Families caring for children with severe learning disabilities and complex medical needs face challenges that many people never see — long hospital appointments, sleepless nights, emotional strain, financial pressure, and the constant responsibility of providing around-the-clock care. In a compassionate and heartfelt interview on Disability Matters, John Comiskey speaks with Marion Lynch from the Jack
Living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) brings enormous challenges — not only for the person diagnosed, but also for their families and loved ones. In a deeply informative and compassionate interview on Disability Matters, John Comiskey spoke with Naomi Fitzgibbon about the realities of MND, the supports available, and the importance of community care and
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