by Geraldine Lavelle | Feb 2, 2023 | Living
Since my life changing event I have become a strong advocate for people with disabilities in Ireland. Physical changes that occur after an SCI combined with trying to establish a new role in society means it can be tempting to compare ourselves with what we see in the...
by Geraldine Lavelle | Feb 1, 2023 | Living
Nowhere is the difference between attitudes towards able-bodied and disabled women starker than on the subject of motherhood; the big taboo. Chances are, if you use the internet then you’ve come across hateful comments and moral proselytizing towards disabled mothers....
by Geraldine Lavelle | Feb 1, 2023 | Living
Dogs for the Disabled is a unique charity founded in 2007 to improve the lives of children and adults living with physical disabilities in Ireland. They deliver approximately 28 fully trained assistance / therapy-dogs each year to profoundly disabled partners. The...
by admin | Jan 31, 2023 | Living
Delighted to be asked by the College of Science and Engineering, NUIG if I could be apart of a seminar focusing on disability and understanding more about accessibility. The College Director highlighted my book after hearing my interview on the radio over the...
by Geraldine Lavelle | Jan 30, 2023 | Living
Recently I’ve been thinking about my experience with employment since my injury and I’ve come to realise how much of a sense of fulfillment work gives us. It’s now recognised that working has health benefits adding to self-worth, self-esteem and a feeling of...
