Kilkenny Access Group

To make Kilkenny as accessible as possible & raise awareness of access issues for people with disabilities

[Kilkenny Access Group @KKAccessGroup]

ARE YOU A BUSINESS OWNER IN KILKENNY?

The Kilkenny Access Group is hosting a #Disability Awareness Training session for businesses in #Kilkenny who have customers using their services.

Find out more here:
https://t.co/NEaCGbFRpK

[IWA @IrishWheelchair]

A Coalition of Disability Groups including IWA take to the streets of #Kilkenny shortly over the misuse of wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
The ‘Back in 5’ Campaign exposes the impact parking in an accessible space can have even it is just for ‘5 minutes’!

[IWA @IrishWheelchair]

Well done to all our members in #Kilkenny who will be highlighting the misuse of wheelchair accessible parking on Thursday.
#Backin5

[DFI @DisabilityFed]

Ronan Tynan's words of wisdom for Irish Paralympic team https://t.co/r3ZlJAmE7B

[Kilkenny Access Group @KKAccessGroup]

On Thurs 23rd May members of the @IrishWheelchair #Kilkenny Branch will be taking to the streets to highlight the misuse of wheelchair-accessible parking spaces through the 'Back in 5' campaign

Read more here: https://t.co/9p3CcF8kwD

#accessforall #disabilityawareness

[Kilkenny Access Group @KKAccessGroup]

OPPORTUNITY FOR BOLD APPROACH TO DISABILITY ACCESS

In the heart of #Kilkenny, a glaring issue casts a shadow over its people, particularly people with a #disability

Read the full article from Pat Coughlan of the @KilkennyObservr here

https://t.co/16vLDEoLg0

#AccessforAll

[Kilkenny Access Group @KKAccessGroup]

When AGM stands for Absolutely Great Meeting

40 members came today. We'd love to grow this membership. The more voices from all different levels of ability that come together to be heard; the better

Email [email protected] to be included in our mailing list

#accessforall

[No Magic Pill @NoMagicPillPlay]

📣 Casting Call-Out! Disabled actor sought for #NoMagicPill stage play. Are you a disabled actor with an interest in making an impact on mainstream Irish theatre - or have you always wanted to act, but never had the opportunity? RTs appreciated. #Thread 👇

[Kilkenny Access Group @KKAccessGroup]

Building a More Accessible Kilkenny: The Collaboration of Kilkenny Access Group & Ossory Youth

Read our full press release & Easy Read versions here:

Press release: https://t.co/BZTRXojqK9

Easy read: https://t.co/mCbfj3sNbE

#Accessforall #Kilkennyforall

[Kilkenny Access Group @KKAccessGroup]

Exciting news for @kilkenny

Thrilled the #KilkennyAccessGroup attended the launch of the #Kilkenny Destination & Experience Development Plan & Night Time Economy Pilot Project, a fantastic initiative by @Failte_Ireland & @KilkennyNotices

Read more here
https://t.co/pBt8uHzuWW

[🌟 Fiona O'Neill 🌟 @From_Fiona]

@ArleneHarris11 People living with disabilities have more technology in their lives now. A few examples are;
- Being blind & having a reader to turn text/images into audio
- People who can't communicate verbally using devices
- Virtual care technology used for elderly/sick.

@KKAccessGroup

[🌟 Fiona O'Neill 🌟 @From_Fiona]

@AaronRiceMedia We have a constant fight to have @ChangingPlacesI toilets included in society. It is now a legal building regulation to have a #ChangingPlaces toilet in most public buildings. Local Authorities must catch up

@KKAccessGroup @DisabilityFed #Ireland

[🌟 Fiona O'Neill 🌟 @From_Fiona]

Ooooo 10 years to correct this?!...

This clock has started. ⏲️⏲️

#kilkenny #changingplaces

[Kilkenny Access Group @KKAccessGroup]

KILKENNYS NEW LIBRARY NOT IN LINE WITH BUILDING REGULATIONS

Fantastic to see the €7.2m library opened during the week

Disappointing however a @ChangingPlacesI facility was not included in the plans & building requirements not followed

See more here https://t.co/24dOuH07C9

[Kilkenny Access Group @KKAccessGroup]

Come on @KilkennyNotices ...
Let's do this for Kilkenny 💪🏻💪🏻

[Galway Bay fm News @Galwaybayfmnews]

Mayor officially opens changing facility for the disabled at Ladies Beach, Salthill - https://t.co/U48ymp6jty

[susan dennehy #LastOneOnTheTrain @susdennehy]

We hear a lot about a lack of disability rights but what does that look like for young Irish wheelchair users? Hear first hand in @RTERadio1 series #LastOneOnTheTrain.
@irishexaminer highlights
EP 2 Padraig tomo night 7.30pm.
Ep 1 Leesa listen back @ https://t.co/pdNe3IsRGh

[Kilkenny Access Group @KKAccessGroup]

HE'S ONLY GONE AND WON BEST IN THE WORLD 🏆⭐🏌🏻⛳

Paul ORahilly, our own Policy and Research committee member, has gone and won the Costa Rica Blind Open 🎉🎈

👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

[Gowran Park Golf Club @GowranGolfClub]

Huge congratulations to Gowran Park member Paul O'Rahilly who has triumphed in the World Blind Golf Championships defeating Alexandro di Miguel of Spain in the final.
A magnificent achievement by Paul and congratulations to all involved, a well deserved celebration in full swing!

[DFI @DisabilityFed]

It was great to remember Martin Naughton today at our Making Advocacy Real event in #Galway. Our Director of Advocacy @BegleyEmer is pictured with Bridie Molloy of @GalwayCIL with Martin’s memoir #NeverKnowYourPlace

[Kilkenny Access Group @KKAccessGroup]

In the last general election in '20, 43 polling stations, were not accessible to #wheelchair users

Pls tag your local councillors to ensure your local polling stations are #accessible for 7th June

Read the @rtenews article here from earlier this year:
https://t.co/GcSH2GeU6E

[DFI @DisabilityFed]

Gorgeous interview earlier on @RadioRayRTE with Billy and Niki on life, love and cystic fibrosis @cf_ireland. With a special starring role from baby Naoise! Listen back if you didn't catch it.