My Interest in Universal Design
Before I explain how my interest in universal design began, I should explain what it means or how I understand it. Universal Design is...
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- Mar 1
The Power of Music
Ever since I was little, I have experienced the power of music. For example, when I was five I went with my sister Bonnie to a local...
- Feb 15
The State of Banking Today
For over twenty years I was with one of the two banks that are now leaving the Irish market. And I am not the only one who feels the way...
- Feb 8
A tribute to a Niamh Bhreathnach
I was very sad to hear of the death of Niamh Bhreathnach. I have known her for over thirty years. I was lucky to benefit from the free...
- Feb 1
ACCESS TO PUBLIC TOILETS
I was fourteen when I joined the Irish Wheelchair Association. A few years later I was told about a master key that would give access to...
- Jan 25
CHRISTMAS SEASON
I know this is after the new year began, but it’s still January, and the Christmas season is very recent. I think I’m like my dad, Tom....
- Dec 7, 2022
THE NEED FOR DOOR TO DOOR TRANSPORT
The Need for Door-to-door Transport to be part of the Transport for Ireland Initiative A few weeks ago, there was a report on the news...
- Nov 3, 2022
ONE OF MY GREATEST PASSION IS WHEELCHAIR TRANSPORT
One of my greatest passions is wheelchair transport. Let me tell you about a brilliant company that has served the Southside of Dublin...
- Sep 1, 2022
The man behind "The fighter"poem
Another important person in my life was, of course, my Dad. I say this because he believed in me even when the professionals such as...
- Jun 8, 2022
My Dear Mom
You are always so kind Keeping me in mind Often coming when I am out To leave some gift behind I know others feel the same But I can’t...
- May 25, 2022
HEART LIGHT
Your heart is a heart of golden sun, The light you give, Oh, it is so bright It just radiates trough me Whenever you smile, Trough every...
- Apr 14, 2022
MEMORIAL
This week I attended a memorial online. It was for three men who contributed Massively to help grow and sustain The Independent Living...
- Mar 30, 2022
UNIVERSAL DREAM
This poem is about the fight for independent living which began in California where several people with disabilities wanted to go to...
- Nov 9, 2021
The Wonders Of Zoom
I am a wheelchair user, writer, artist and activist. The country has been in lockdown a few times during the last 14 months. Like many I...
- Nov 9, 2021
Let me introduce myself
I am wheelchair user ,writer, painter and activist. I have been leaving on my own with the help of 4 personal assistant for the past 21...
- Nov 9, 2021
Why I love writing
"What is so good about writing?" I hear you ask. It is a beautiful art just like painting, you can use it to paint pictures in the...
- Nov 9, 2021
The Journey Behind “THE CIRCLE”
Maybe you are wondering about how I came to be interested in poetry and how I was inspired to write and put together “The Circle”. To...
- Nov 9, 2021
The Most Important Person
I would like to tell you about the most important person in my life who is my mother. I decided to write this blog because she had a...
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