Disability Matters is a weekly radio programme from Blanchardstown Center for Independent Living, airing every Thursday on Phoenix 92.5FM. In our interviews, Patrick O’Donnell and John Comiskey speak with activists, experts, and people with lived experience on a wide range of disability-related topics — from healthcare and education to employment, access, and inclusion. These conversations amplify real voices, share practical insights, and highlight the issues that matter to the disability community in Ireland today.
On Thursday, 22 May, Sharon Lane from Dyspraxia DCD Ireland joined John Comiskey on the Disability Matters radio programme on Phoenix 92.5FM to talk about what dyspraxia (also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder or DCD) really is, how it affects both children and adults, and what services are available for those living with the condition. […]
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“They can do anything anyone else can do — it might just take them a little bit longer.” In this insightful episode of Disability Matters, hosts John Comiskey and Patrick O’Donnell welcome Dearbhail Mullan, Treasurer of Williams Syndrome Ireland, to discuss the realities, resilience, and joys of living with Williams Syndrome — a rare neurodevelopmental
“The best voice you can hear is of the lived experience.” Geraldine Rooney, Development Officer at Blanchardstown Centre for Independent Living (BCIL) in an interview with John Comiskey on “Disability Matters” explained a new initiative — the Self-Advocacy Toolkit developed in partnership with the Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI). Rooted in two decades of peer-led
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