DFI held an event to celebrate self-advocacy members, who spent four consecutive Monday nights with the organization in March and successfully completed the training course. On 27 March, Karen Smith received her certificate from the Federation of Disability Ireland after completing the media training course held by Senator John Dolan and Miriam O’Callaghan. She was …
The legends surrounding the life and death of St. Patrick grew as time went on, and these became more prevalent in Irish culture. One of the most popular stories about him is when he explained the Holy Trinity by using a symbol known as a shamrock. The Blanchardstown St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been returning …
Access for All Ireland is an advocacy group that highlights the difficulties faced by anyone in Ireland with mobility issues. Bernard Mulvany, the founder of Access for All Ireland, said that disabled people in the country are some of the most affected by the rising cost of living. He stated that there is an inadequate amount of …
Today is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) On March 21, 2019, World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated around the world. This event aims to raise awareness about the condition, which is a genetic disorder that occurs when a cell division error leads to an extra copy of chromosome 21. World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), is …
Barbara Norris and Martin have been in a relationship for 14 years, and first met in nursery school. James Martin’s childhood sweetheart has described being filled with pride as she watched him pick up an Oscar for the short film An Irish Goodbye. Barbara Norris and Martin have been in a relationship for 14 years, …
James Martin’s childhood sweetheart speaks of her pride at Oscar win. Read More »
Judith Heumann, a civil rights activist and disability rights advocate, died on March 4 at the age of 75. She was one of the leading figures in the movement that sought to redefine what it means to be a disabled person in the United States (US) and Internationally. Judy was an international disability advocate who …
