Katie Bourke

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

[Katie Bourke @KB_Adaptable]

Amazing young ladies of @ursulinesligo #Sligo

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Hugely proud moment for us in the Ursuline Sligo as we watched Ella Joyce and Ava Pastor appear on the Late Late show with confidence and expertise. They told us a little about their BT Young Sciebtist project here-have a listen! #weareucs #famousnow @lecheiletrust1

[Katie Bourke @KB_Adaptable]

@ursulinesligo @lecheiletrust1 Amazing ladies! Well done! Creative problem solving at its finest 🥰 #Equality #DisabilityEquality #UrsulineSligo #WonderWomen!

[Katie Bourke @KB_Adaptable]

@Geoseph_Usher @AccessForAll7 @access_maynooth @IrishWheelchair We work with schools around the country on Universal Design. This gives a multi - impairment perspective on inclusion rather than a wheelchair / mobility impairment only. I am also a wheelchair user involved in international design projects. Feel free to get in touch.

[Katie Bourke @KB_Adaptable]

@CormacDevlin @AccessForAll7 @JustinMoylan Will they be following up with the planning approval as the ramp is contrary (and far removed) from guidance documentation and building regulations.... also UNCRPD, Equality Acts, etc.... why was it ever approved at the planning stage? Would have saved a lot of time and money...

[Katie Bourke @KB_Adaptable]

@susanbeeha @LynLynSch @MeriLizzie Not saying you should. Just saying there are situations where they disable people, you could go with a see through mask if this is an issue for someone in your life. If its not then there is no issue.

[Katie Bourke @KB_Adaptable]

@Jake59533127 @LynLynSch @MeriLizzie 100% wouldn't ask you too! As I wear my mask to protect others but on occasion this does cause issues so we need to consider the situation of others too.

[Katie Bourke @KB_Adaptable]

@MeriLizzie @LynLynSch Me too! EDS is a complicated beast, POTS, MCAS and other fun comorbidities so I totally hear you!

[Katie Bourke @KB_Adaptable]

@MeriLizzie @LynLynSch Sadly I don't know sign, but it is on the bucket list, and in quieter places, I hear enough to get by. For some masks are essential, but they do cause barriers of their own for others, its just another perspective.

[Katie Bourke @KB_Adaptable]

@jvainstitute Definitely!

[Katie Bourke @KB_Adaptable]

@jvainstitute you have the loveliest daughter.... can't believe she is so grown up. Where did that time go?

[Katie Bourke @KB_Adaptable]

@MaryKenny4 Must be great. I am from NZ, lived in Ireland for nearly 30years (since age 7). Paid tax since starting work in my teens. Have the basics of the language, immersed in the culture. Can't get a passport or citizenship, I am disabled... missed out by a generation.

[Katie Bourke @KB_Adaptable]

@jvainstitute Aww thanks. Very much geared towards the age group but it is easy when the students are involved. Pass on my thanks, it was a pleasure working with them...

[Katie Bourke @KB_Adaptable]

@IBIKEDublin @DCCTraffic @DubCityCouncil Car shouldn't be parked on the footpath. If that was enforced it would be safer for all.

[Katie Bourke @KB_Adaptable]

@Sineadmcgar Why not simply include adapted sports, or accessible sports instead of side lining children? Give all children the chance to excel rather than catering only to the athletes.

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@MitchelWubben @Charlie57568338 @Independent_ie Yes like I said have the bike attachment but no option for a parent commuting with kids as you see all over Holland. (If I could cycle I would have one...)

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@struggleiswheel @amyfitzpatric14 @AccessForAll7 I would love to see a cargo bike attachment for wheelchair users.... or even a accessible pushchair to get the kids around....

[Katie Bourke @KB_Adaptable]

@TheBorg99507237 It's possible but they would need to be employed to do so first and have the supports available to enable them to do so (if needed).