@KB_Adaptable

Founder Adaptable Solutions | Accessibility & Equality Consultant | Public Speaker | Training Provider | Transition Year Workshops | Tech Enthusiast

 Ireland
adaptablesolutions.ie
Joined September 2011
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LAST CALL Don't miss the opportunity to have your say on our #HumanRights & #Equality work for the coming 3 years Monday 16 August is the deadline for submissions on the @_IHREC Strategy Statement 2022–24 Full info ihrec.ie/about/public-consul… Image @HustWilson for @fine_acts
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We like the look of this. How good would it be to have hubs near our main cycle tracks that could offer a range of accessible bikes and scooters.Ideas like this need to be explored and in doing so include us in the conversation. @struggleiswheel #bikelife fastcompany.com/90605847/the…

These 7 new accessible vehicles let people with disabilities access micromobility

Lime is rolling out the new options in New York soon.

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Waiting list are not due to an unprecedented situation. They are historic resulting from lack of therapists “As this is an evolving and unprecedented situation, the HSE will keep matters in review and will advise clients and/or family members accordingly.” irishexaminer.com/news/arid-…
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"Electoral commission should engage groups facing barriers to participation, such as women, persons with disabilities, young people, migrants & people from ethnic minority backgrounds, including Travellers & Roma" @_IHREC #ElectoralReformBill submission ihrec.ie/documents/submissio…
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Since my child was born, we have fought for services every step of the way. Just like thousands of other parents, we were landed into the "system" and boy has it been an eye opener. The endless waiting lists for assessment and diagnosis. The delight in (falsely) believing that
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Katie Bourke retweeted
Mik Scarlet@MikScarlet16 Dec 2020
As we come out from the Covid crisis I think it's vital that businesses are encouraged to be accessible. A government scheme to help fund access features being installed would support businesses, builders, architects & of course disabled people. It's time to be proactive. – at Camden Town, London
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The last of @ILMIreland 2020 Social Nights takes place tonight at 8pm!! Can't wait to have award-winning Celebrity Chef @gazzachef join us for all his Xmas tips! 🎅🎄👌 If you're a disabled person and want to join for the craic email: [email protected] #Food #Christmas – at Longford, Ireland
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"Your business isn't fully accessible if I can't get a job there." Learn more about Your Rights to equality in Ireland ihrec.ie/your-rights/i-have-… #WorldDisabilityDay #DisabilitiesDay #ReasonableAccommodation
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“It’s shameful that, in part because the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act has not been commenced, we still have a law passed in Westminster 200yrs ago setting out how people with disabilities should be treated in Ireland in 2020” @sineadgibney ihrec.ie/human-rights-and-eq…
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Katie Bourke retweeted
Pavee Point@PaveePoint17 Nov 2020
€69m underpsend on #TravellerAccommodation programmes since 2000 - @Love1solidarity Need implementation of recommendations of Expert Review Group paveepoint.ie/accommodation-…
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Dr. Rosaleen McDonagh sets out that "Independent living is not just about a building, its about living your life in a way appropriate to you." #DisabilityRights #Indpendentliving
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Replying to @GardaTraffic
A constant burden on Infirmary Rd Dublin 7, with a pram having to go onto the road to pass Practice what you Preach! @gardainfo @gardatraffic #MakeWayDay20
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In Orla's class today we talked about the importance of being proud of our beautiful inclusive language. We believe we can achieve anything. #icanandiwill #deafawarenessweek
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Just published: The #HumanRights #Equality Update Get the latest on our Annual Report 2019, access to critical care in #Covid19, advancing socio-economic rights, eliminating racism, legal successes in the courts. More mailchi.mp/ihrec/annualrepor… Sign up ihrec.ie/newsletter-signup/
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Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Race Equality Directive. While we have become a more diverse society, we have not always been, and still struggle to be, tolerant of difference. Read the @_IHREC statement: #EndRacism ihrec.ie/statement-on-elimin…
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Supreme Court upholds family reunification rights of Irish citizen refugees via @MaryCarolanIT @IrishTimes @IHREC "welcomed the judgment, which came on the eve of #WorldRefugeeDay, as a “positive and progressive ruling for refugee rights in Ireland”." irishtimes.com/news/crime-an…
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Detective Garda Colm Horkan. RIP - 17th June 2020. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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"We need stronger & more diverse leadership to eliminate institutional #Racism, to maintain & strengthen Ireland’s commitment to equality & non-discrimination." @_IHREC Member @salomembugua on Ireland & UN Convention on Eliminating #RacialDiscrimination ihrec.ie/reports-internation…
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How can you make #videoconferencing more accessible to people with #HearingLoss? Share these tips from @CHChearing: bit.ly/3eKIMBt #COVID19 #communication #technology #wednesdaymotivation
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