Raising awareness of disabilities, making UCC a more inclusive campus, campaigning for rights and hosting events for all students in an accessible environment
UCC, Cork
Joined October 2012
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UCC DAA Soc retweeted
🛗⛔️ @NewsAthenry brand new lifts out again! @IrishRail @TFIupdates @EamonRyan @mulvanypeopleb1 @RBoydBarrett @AnneRabbitte @centralremedial @IrishWheelchair @struggleiswheel @DublinCommuters @InclusionIre @ILMIreland @DisabilityFed @adayinmywheels @AsIAmIreland @NCBI_sightloss
UCC DAA Soc retweeted
I wish Ireland could do better and support those with disabilities to access employment. The positive economic, social, health and wellbeing effects would be beneficial for society as a whole.
OECD urges recruitment of people with disabilities rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/092… via @rte
UCC DAA Soc retweeted
Three of the issues with this campaign, in a nutshell:
1. We don't need another "awareness campaign" to highlight the barriers faced by wheelchair users. We need:
- Funding
- Comprehensive policies
- Meaningful participation of disabled people in planning (also funded)
Today I am supporting the great work of @SpinalIreland and raising awareness by spending time using a wheelchair. Unfortunately, our buildings and streets are still not fully accessible for wheelchair users. We all need to be more conscious of this and put it right #MyDayInWheels
UCC DAA Soc retweeted
❌❌Well in 11 stations today you won’t be “making your way” #MakeWayDay @IrishRail @TFIupdates @EamonRyan @mulvanypeopleb1 @AnneRabbitte @RBoydBarrett @rodericogorman @DisabilityFed @centralremedial @IrishWheelchair @ILMIreland @InclusionIre @struggleiswheel @DublinCommuters
UCC DAA Soc retweeted
In advance of #MakeWayDay21 tomorrow, before you turn in for the night, make sure your bike/car/bins are not blocking the path for morning commuters.
makewayday.com/
@MakeWayDay @NDAIreland @aheadireland @DSSUCC @UCCDAASoc
ALT Badly parked car blocking pavement
UCC DAA Soc retweeted
Students with intellectual disabilities are set to benefit from major new funding secured by UCC.
The €1m award from the @hea_irl recognises the impact of the university’s innovative work in the field of inclusive education.
ucc.ie/en/news/students-with…
UCC DAA Soc retweeted
Announcing our first on campus event this term, Activist Evening!
This is a collaboration between ourselves, the DAA Soc, Fem Soc, and Enviro Soc, where we'll be holding presentations and discussions and a social!
It'll be held on September 20th at 6-8pm, in Booles 4 and 5! – at Cork, Ireland
UCC DAA Soc retweeted
Heya!
Hope you're buzzing for the new term 😁
We have 100+ societies here in UCC, dedicated to a whole range of interests! They've been working super hard to bring you some exciting bits really soon❤️
Keep an eye on our socials for more!
#UCCSocieties #GiveItAGo
UCC DAA Soc retweeted
In part 2 of this video, John shares what he would say to someone at the start of their recovery #aphasia #AphasiaAwarenessMonth #aphasiaawareness #iaslt
UCC DAA Soc retweeted
Meet John. John tells us what its like to live with aphasia; what can people do to make talking & understanding easier for him; if someone is at the start of their recovery what would you say to them?
#Aphasia
#AphasiaAwarenessMonth
#AphasiaAwareness
#iaslt
UCC DAA Soc retweeted
University College Cork announces today that its much cherished Old College Bar has been transformed into a dedicated space of respite and calm for students, and in particular students on the autism spectrum.
ucc.ie/en/news/ucc-transform…
UCC DAA Soc retweeted
Today is World Autism Awareness Day!
Let's take some time to remind people to NOT use the puzzle piece as a symbol for autism. This signifies that autistic people have a missing piece and need to be "cured"... And we don't stand for that ableism here! #AutismAcceptance
UCC DAA Soc retweeted
Today at 2pm I will be speaking about my experience with migraines alongside @MigraineIreland who will be giving a presentation on what migraines are, symptoms, how they affect people, how to manage them etc!
It will be very interesting so please come along! Link below ⬇️
UCC DAA Soc retweeted
Hi all!
Just a reminder that our quiz to raise money for @DSCork are running alongside @UCCDAASoc is on the 24th at 7pm! This is a give what you can and once you have donated you will be entered into a raffle!
Donate Here: buff.ly/3aV2U3M
Sign-up: buff.ly/3luvNZ9
UCC DAA Soc retweeted
Next up at 3.30pm is an Irish Sign Language workshop with the @UCCDAASoc and their guest from the Cork Deaf Association ( @cork_deaf ) 👂👌
The link and password is in the Google Doc in my bio or send a DM and I'll pass on the info!
UCC DAA Soc retweeted
Thank you so much to @UCCSamh for kicking off Disablity Week in the most sweetest way possible!💗
The event going so well has definitely calmed my nerves for the rest of week, thank you so much everyone!
UCC DAA Soc retweeted
I am delighted to finally announce the confirmed calendar of events for Disablity Awareness Week 2021🎉
There's an AMAZING bunch of events lined up & I hope everyone will enjoy them!
Let's raise awareness about disabilities affecting our students for a more compassionate UCC!💗
UCC DAA Soc retweeted
Delighted to have been elected as chairperson of the @UCCDAASoc for 20/21, excited to be hosting events and running campaigns to promote disability awareness