Teaching transition year students how to develop their confidence and improve their communication skills by harnessing the energy they're currently using on social media and instead channeling it into broadcasting…
Lucy BarlowOctober 2, 2023
Problem Homelessness in Ireland is a rapidly growing crisis, especially for families and children. In March 2023, the number of children living in emergency accommodations surged to 3,472, compared to…
Renée MackeySeptember 11, 2023
Problem In Ireland, a small percentage of persons with Down syndrome (DS) are engaged in paid employment, with pre-pandemic estimates hovering at just 6%. For those fortunate enough to secure…
Lucy BarlowSeptember 11, 2023
Problem Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the most prevalent, yet preventable neuro-developmental disability in Ireland. It affects almost 250,000 people living in Ireland, which has the third highest prevalence…
Eabha Harper-McKeeverFebruary 27, 2023
Leap is a family-led, non-profit organisation that works with children and young people with disabilities and their families. We work with families, their supporters and allies and their communities of…
Renée MackeyJanuary 6, 2023
Sólás deliver interactive, practical support for children & young people with additional needs and their families through educational and social programmes, therapeutic interventions, networking and collaboration.Joan Henderson of Sólás SECTOR Mental…
Renée MackeyJanuary 4, 2023
Providing tools to make the service industry more accessible for people with additional needs.Caroline Curtin & Sarah Guihen are the founders of Visual Menus for People with Disabilities SECTOR Disability…
Eabha Harper-McKeeverNovember 18, 2022
A creative supportive space for Autistic adults, children and families aiming to provide a safe and welcoming space for Autistic people and their families to connect.Zoe Enya McCormack is the…
Eabha Harper-McKeeverNovember 15, 2022
Delivering informative, hands on activities for people with disabilities and providing information to make the outdoors more accessible.Alina Barone and Vika Gailte are the founders of Shamrock Squad SECTOR Disability…
Eabha Harper-McKeeverNovember 11, 2022
