Posted on 03. Oct, 2007 in Community, Different abilities, Education
The first week in October is Positive Ageing week and in the spirit of that week, older people all around the country are taking on new challenges and taking up new opportunities to learn. Miriam Gormally met Alen Smith and Maire O’Kelly who are involved in a programme called “Start Up” which organises older volunteers […]
Posted on 11. Jul, 2007 in Caring for Children, Community, Different abilities, Family
Everybody looks forward to having and family and hopes their child will be healthy and happy. And for most this is the case, but for some, life is more difficult. They may find themselves with a full time job looking after a baby with severe developmental problems. Often the task may be overwhelming and these […]
Posted on 27. Jun, 2007 in Caring for Children, Different abilities, Family, Mental Health
Summertime is usually a time of pleasure for parents when they get to spend more time with their children. However for parents caring for children with a brain injury it can be a trying time. These children normally accustomed to and requiring routine find themselves with long days and nothing to do. A situation which […]
Posted on 16. May, 2007 in Community, Different abilities, Relationships
A mother of 11 children, Mamo McDonald is well known in Ireland and beyond for her leadership of the Irish Country Women’s Association in the 1980s. She has been involved with Age & Opportunity since it was first set up in 1987 and is currently involved in the Bealtaine project, where the arts are celebrated. […]
Posted on 02. May, 2007 in Community, Depression, Different abilities, Mental Health
Recent tragic events in Wexford have left many people looking for answers regarding support networks around the country, particularly for those with any disabilities. What supports should be put in place to ensure this doesn’t happen again? Miriam Gormally met Deirdre Carroll, CEO of Inclusion Ireland to find out whether this incident would raise questions […]
Posted on 18. Apr, 2007 in Art, Book Reviews, Different abilities, Relationships
“Face On” is a book about disability arts in Ireland and beyond. It features a collection of writings and an eclectic mix of readings, poetry, performance and film, exploring disability and deaf arts and culture in an Irish context. The pieces give honest and often humorous accounts of artists’ personal experiences of disability in terms […]
Posted on 20. Mar, 2007 in Art, Different abilities
Pádraig Naughton has been severely visually impaired since birth. Yet despite this he has pursued a career in art, both visual and tactile. He studied in the National College of Art and Design and since leaving there has given several exhibitions both in Ireland and abroad. He is currently the Director of Arts and Disability […]
Posted on 15. Nov, 2006 in Different abilities, Discrimination, Faith and Justice, Relationships
Ann O’Brien, a traveller, recently spoke at a UN conference in New York about the rights of people who suffer discrimination and barriers. She addressed an assembly of people from all around the world, highlighting the divisions that exist in society and looking for change. Miriam Gormally met Ann after the conference and asked her […]
Posted on 18. Oct, 2006 in Church Teachings, Different abilities, Environment, Faith and Justice, Festivals, Relationships
Sydney‘s Randwick Racecourse has just been announced as the location for World Youth Day 2008. The venue is just one of the many details currently being discussed by the organisers in Sydney. Bishop Anthony Fisher is coordinator of World Youth Day 2008 and he told Piaras Jackson of his hopes for the big event.
Posted on 04. Oct, 2006 in Caring for Children, Church Teachings, Different abilities, Faith and Justice, Health, Mental Health, Relationships
NAMHI, an organisation which helps people with intellectual disabilities has recently taken on the name Inclusion Ireland. They are also running a series of seminars responding to the particular needs of people with intellectual disabilities. Miriam Gormally met Deirdre O’Carroll, Director of the organisation to find out the needs of people with intellectual disabilities and […]