Linda

mum to 3 boys and 1 princess. #specialneedsmammy 💖🌼💖

[Mannix Logan @mannixlogan]

@TomClonan It is almost impossible to get what is needed for children with disabilities due to lack of staff and funding for equipment..but if you decide to delve into criminality you have unlimited access to free legal aid..says alot about this country really...

[Gráinne Mulligan @langsdorfm]

@TomClonan There is no plan/strategy in place for older people with disabilities who still live at home with parents who themselves are finding it increasingly difficult to cope as they age pressure needs to be put on Governments to act niw

[Tracy 💜 ☮️ 📸 ✍🏼 @AddressingLife]

Being a full time carer to a severely disabled teenage son w/profound care needs & requiring a modified bungalow to care for him. Give a listen @ReginaDo @MurphyEoghan @SimonHarrisTD @FinianMcGrathTD @KZapponeTD This is what #carersincrisis are forced to do to save our families. https://t.co/TJjDAyJlBl

[Family Carers Ireland @CarersIreland]

"Abolishing the Constitution’s recognition of caring work done within the family would be a disservice to those doing this work" https://t.co/dzbPUs7hVY

[Jackie Tyrrell @MrJackieTee]

Some of Galway’s link up play and use of the direct ball is too notch, the one time we took DB out of the square we got a goal. That should be out route back into the game.

[Family Carers Ireland @CarersIreland]

Illustration of the postcode lottery in services from @alzheimersocirl - and numbers (these from #Carlow) that clearly show carers are filling the gaps in services. https://t.co/vwnGGU2ra6

[Family Carers Ireland @CarersIreland]

Catherine Cox spoke to the Michael Reade show on LMFM today on the launch of the report on the consultation on a statutory entitlement to home care (20:45 – 34:15)
https://t.co/5eovFM5GkD

[Colm Humphries @colmhumphries]

@GarNob @SimonHarrisTD @FinianMcGrathTD When you consider that children’s assessment reports have a very short window validity for recommendations, this is beyond unacceptable. People shouldn’t have to pay for services they’re entitled to but can’t access because of staff shortages that everyone could foresee

[Linda @MisswkdL]

@Graiggaa @CloneaGAA @Abbey_Hurling Well done boys!!

[Finian McGrath @Finian_McGrath]

Here's a recap of today's Ability Programme launch where funding of over €16milion for 27 projects was announced. @CRC, @DCU, @IrishWheelchair @NS_Partnership are amongst the 27 organisations included in the Ability programme which is co-funded by DEASP @welfare_ie and @ESF.

[Dr Tom Clonan @TomClonan]

Appeal to Everyone who knows me on Twitter - Please Please Retweet This - It is so important. Situation for Children & Young Adults with Disabilities in Ireland Is Appalling - We Can Do Better https://t.co/KI19BiNQt5

[Dr Tom Clonan @TomClonan]

@KZapponeTD @AllDolledUp_Liz @ucddublin @UCDLGBTQplus @GCNmag @TENI_Tweets Katherine-Do you believe in the same levels of Representation & Equality for Children With Disabilities? Why no National Youth Strategy for Children with Disabilities? The rampant discrimination against Children with Disabilities is an EQUALITY issue - not a medical issue

[Gareth Noble @GarNob]

It's the announcement about opting into the optional protocol that can enforce Disability rights under the UN Convention that will also be awaited with bated breath.... https://t.co/qWTOKrjRS5

[National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers @NatFedVSP]

Minister Finian McGrath recognises that flexibility&discretion essential in meeting the needs of people with ID...

[Tracy 💜 ☮️ 📸 ✍🏼 @AddressingLife]

Listening to the #Dail & discussion on special education. I have yet to hear mentioned the needs of severely physically disabled children w/profound care needs. Not all special needs students are the same. Again, those most profound are being totally forgotten. @RichardbrutonTD

[DFI @DisabilityFed]

Once you get a job your disability vanishes? No, but your medical card and other supports do. @drivetimerte Jess and Padraic tell the story of workers with disabilities. @padraicsboccia

[The Scoliosis Advocacy Network #BackUs @scolionetwork]

Long waits for children are causing unnecessary deterioration & suffering. This is a children’s rights issue. 24-36 month waits for Ortho OPDs is not acceptable @CeoHardiman @SimonHarrisTD @DonnellyStephen @loreillysf @mhartytd @alankellylabour @OCO_ireland @DrTedros @HSELive

[The Scoliosis Advocacy Network #BackUs @scolionetwork]

"Surgery is not a luxury"
Dr Atul Gawande
#Wha71 @theG4Alliance
Lessons to be learned @SimonHarrisTD #scoliosis

[Irish Legal News @IrishLegalNews]

.@KODLyons partner addresses public meeting on autism rights https://t.co/RVy319NihG

[Gareth Noble @GarNob]

Not as difficult a situation as for the children left in care placements where they are abused repeatedly without any proper oversight or protection from those that are there to look after them https://t.co/C3RsNVKceE