For many people, independent living means making everyday choices that others often take for granted — deciding where to live, how to spend the day, pursuing education or employment, building friendships, and participating fully in community life. In this week’s edition of Disability Matters, John Comiskey welcomes Deirdre Lennon and Eoghan from Cheshire Ireland to […]
For many people, using a public toilet is something they rarely think about. But for thousands of people living with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, painful bladder syndrome and other invisible conditions, every journey begins with one question: “Where is the nearest toilet?” In this powerful episode of Disability Matters, John Comiskey speaks with Victoria Spillane,
“Where is the nearest toilet?”: Why Toilet Access Is a Human Right Read More »
Breathing is something most of us rarely think about—until it becomes difficult. On Disability Matters, John Comiskey speaks with Ruth Morrow from the Asthma Society of Ireland about one of the country’s most common chronic health conditions and why education, awareness and proper management can make a life-changing difference. Asthma affects hundreds of thousands of
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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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
