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Centre for Disability Law and Policy @uniofgalwaycdlp.bsky.social · Jun 16

And we are off! The 16th International Disability Law Summer School is underway. We are looking forward to a very busy and interesting 3 day event exploring Disabled Activism in an Age of Far-Right Resurgence. You can access a full copy of our programme here cdlp.clr.events/attachment/6....

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Centre for Disability Law and Policy @uniofgalwaycdlp.bsky.social · May 30

The full draft programme for the 16th International Disability Law Summer School is now available on our website.

Last chance to register. Don't miss out on your chance to join us in-person or online at #16thDSS.

cdlp.clr.events/event/137746...

16th International Disability Law Summer School

Register Below The Centre for Disability Law and Policy (CDLP) at University of Galway is pleased to announce the return of our International Disability Law Summer School from Monday 16th to Wednesday...

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Centre for Disability Law and Policy @uniofgalwaycdlp.bsky.social · May 9

A number of our PhD Candidates & staff incl. @clionadebh.bsky.social, @betaburns.bsky.social, Amanie Issa & Grace Barnes presented their work at the 17th NNDR Conference this week. Congratulations to them all. It is great to see the CDLP & @uniofgalwaylaw.bsky.social so well represented

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💀 emmaaaaagh burns 🔥 @betaburns.bsky.social · May 8

My CDLP colleague Amanie Issa presenting her work on Disability, Gender and Settler-Colonialism at NNDR 2025. Audience member: "This is the most important presentation I have ever heard at a disability conference". Facts. #NNDR2025

Amanie Issa is a young disabled Palestinian woman.She is petite with long dark hair. She is wearing a jacket decorated with traditional Palestinian embroidery. She is presenting to a very engaged and supportive room.

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Clíona de Bhailís @clionadebh.bsky.social · May 8

Delighted to attend the 17th NNDR Conference with so many of my @uniofgalwaycdlp.bsky.social colleagues this week including @betaburns.bsky.social.

Looking forward to presenting some preliminary findings from my @researchireland.ie funded postdoc research here tomorrow as well. #NNDR2025

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Clíona de Bhailís @clionadebh.bsky.social · Mar 27

A great opportunity to learn how to influence the UNCRPD Committee's List of Issues for Ireland (published later this year) from experts including former members of the Committee and representatives of DPOs who have done this before.

Centre for Disability Law and Policy @uniofgalwaycdlp.bsky.social · Mar 26

Join us, the DPO Network, @ihrec.bsky.social to learn how to influence what the Irish government will be asked about its work on disability rights by the UNCRPD Committee this year.

Date: 10/4/25
Time: 10 am – 12 noon
Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration & more info www.eventbrite.ie/e/getting-to...

Graphic for the webinar with the University of Galway, DPO Network and Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission logos. It includes text which reads - Getting to Grips with the UNCRPD. A webinar on the reporting process for Ireland in 2025. Date: 10 April 2025. Time: 10.00 - 12.00. Registration via Eventbrite is essential. Irish Sign Language interpretation and captions provided. For other access requests or queries contact cdlp.events@universityofgalway.ie

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Clíona de Bhailís @clionadebh.bsky.social · Mar 25

Now including people up to the age of 35!

Young people, age 16 - 35, who are non-speaking, sometimes speaking communicate differently and their supporters, I'm interested in hearing from you for my
@researchireland.bsky.social funded project.

#LoveIrishResearch #SupportedDecisionMaking #ADMCA

Poster the University of Galway and Research Ireland logos. The poster has a series of questions with pictures beside each answer. The text reads. Young people who are non-speaking, sometimes speaking or communicate differently and research on the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act.
Who can take part? Young people who are non-speaking, sometimes speaking or communicate differently aged from 16 to 35 years and their supporters can take part. They should have made or be getting ready to make a support agreement under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015. What will people taking part have to do? People taking part in this research will have to tell Clíona things like who helps them to make decisions, what role under the new law they picked, what was easy or hard about learning about it or getting it set up. How can I find out more? Contact Clíona at cliona.debhailis@universityofgalway.ie or 0860081153

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Centre for Disability Law and Policy @uniofgalwaycdlp.bsky.social · Mar 20

Some spaces are still available on our upcoming training on the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act. This training is for those working with and supporting people affected by the Act. Upcoming dates in April & May 2025. More info: cdlp.clr.events/event/137257...

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Eilís Ní Chaoimh they/them @eilymay.bsky.social · Mar 6

Applications are open until the 19th of March to be Ireland's youth delegate at the United Nations.

If you are, or know someone, between the ages of 18 and 25 with an interest in human rights, diplomacy and international affairs, check it out!

www.youth.ie/articles/app...

Apply Now to Become Ireland's next UN Youth Delegate 2025-2026 - National Youth Council of Ireland

Apply Now to Become Ireland's next UN Youth Delegate 2025-2026 - National Youth Council of Ireland Young people from every country are invited to apply for the chance to represent young people living ...

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Clíona de Bhailís @clionadebh.bsky.social · Mar 7

Summer school is one of the main highlights of the year
@uniofgalwaycdlp.bsky.social. Don't miss out on your chance to present this year or apply for a scholarship. The closing date for applications is 18 March.

Early bird fees until 30th April 2025

Centre for Disability Law and Policy @uniofgalwaycdlp.bsky.social · Feb 18

We are excited to announce that registration & call for abstracts are open for the 16th International Disability Law Summer School #16thDSS

Theme: Disabled Activism in an Age of Far-Right Resurgence

When: 16-18 June 2025

Where: Online & In-Person
@uniofgalway

Early bird & more: clr.ie/137746

16th International Disability Law Summer School

Register Below The Centre for Disability Law and Policy (CDLP) at University of Galway is pleased to announce the return of our International Disability Law Summer School from Monday 16th to Wednesday...

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Centre for Disability Law and Policy @uniofgalwaycdlp.bsky.social · Mar 3

The CDLP is excited to announce the launch of our EU co-funded PREPARED project and invites you to a webinar with details of our European partners, 6 postdoc opportunities to address urgent global challenges, and our call for proposals. Follow @prepared2025.bsky.social & join us Wed 5th March!

prepared2025.bsky.social @prepared2025.bsky.social · Feb 27

Launch of the PREPARED Project and the project’s call for proposals.

Date: 5 March 2025
Time: 11.30-13.00 (GMT)
Location: Zoom Webinar

Registration via Eventbrite is essential.
Register at the following link: www.eventbrite.ie/e/prepared-p...

More information at preparedresearch.eu

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Clíona de Bhailís @clionadebh.bsky.social · Feb 28

Really enjoyed working on this important research for Inclusion Ireland with @betaburns.bsky.social, @eilionoirflynn.bsky.social and a youth advisory group.

Centre for Disability Law and Policy @uniofgalwaycdlp.bsky.social · Feb 27

'Exploring the need for a Representative Advocacy Service for Children with Intellectual Disabilities in Ireland' by @betaburns.bsky.social @clionadebh.bsky.social & @eilionoirflynn.bsky.social launched yesterday. Commissioned by Inclusion Ireland, available: inclusionireland.ie/media-public...

Media & Publications | Inclusion Ireland

Access a wide range of media publications and reports by Inclusion Ireland, including audited accounts, annual reports, and toolkits.

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Centre for Disability Law and Policy @uniofgalwaycdlp.bsky.social · Feb 18

We are excited to announce that registration & call for abstracts are open for the 16th International Disability Law Summer School #16thDSS

Theme: Disabled Activism in an Age of Far-Right Resurgence

When: 16-18 June 2025

Where: Online & In-Person
@uniofgalway

Early bird & more: clr.ie/137746

16th International Disability Law Summer School

Register Below The Centre for Disability Law and Policy (CDLP) at University of Galway is pleased to announce the return of our International Disability Law Summer School from Monday 16th to Wednesday...

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Centre for Disability Law and Policy @uniofgalwaycdlp.bsky.social · Feb 10

Join us on Feb 25th for the launch of a report on getting diverse election candidates elected in Ireland. The report was written by @aoifeprice.bsky.social, Vivian Rath and @eilionoirflynn.bsky.social and funded by the National Disability Authority. Register here:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/disability...

Disability Diversity in Ireland’s Local and European Elections 2024

Let's talk about how candidates in Ireland's elections can better represent disabled communities in both local and European politics in 2024

www.eventbrite.ie

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Clíona de Bhailís @clionadebh.bsky.social · Jan 7

I'm looking for young people, age 16 - 24, who are non-speaking, sometimes speaking or communicate differently & their supporters to tell me about making a support agreement under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act for my @researchireland.bsky.social funded postdoctoral research.

Poster with a white background and the University of Galway and Research Ireland logos. The poster has a series of questions with pictures beside each answer to support readers to understand the text. The text reads. Young people who are non-speaking, sometimes speaking or communicate differently and research on the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act.

Who can take part?
Young people who are non-speaking, sometimes speaking or communicate differently aged from 16 to 24 years and their supporters can take part. They should have made or be getting ready to make a support agreement under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015.

What will people taking part have to do?
People taking part in this research will have to tell Clíona things like who helps them to make decisions, what role under the new law they picked, what was easy or hard about learning about it or getting it set up.

How can I find out more?
For more information or if you would like to take part contact Clíona at
cliona.debhailis@universityofgalway.ie or on 0860081153 (call and text)

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