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Current Irish Research in Disability The Irish Disability Studies Association (IDSA), the UCD Centre for Disability Studies at University College Dublin, and the Centre for Disability Law and Policy at NUI Galway are pleased to host a half-day research seminar presenting current Irish disability research. Professor Gerard Quinn, Director, Centre for Disability Law and Policy at NUI Galway will commence the seminar with a keynote address entitled ‘All power to the people – why is progress so slow in Ireland?’ Liz Brosnan PhD NUI Galway VOICES (Voices Of Individuals: Collectively Exploring Self-determination) is a three and a half year project funded by the European Research Council (ERC). VOICES aims to make visible the experiences of people with disabilities who have been denied legal capacity. The project will take a radical approach to develop new law reform ideas based on the concept of ‘universal legal capacity.’ Alanna Haycock MSc Trinity College Dublin Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope (PATH) is a planning tool used with people with intellectual disabilities transitioning into different life areas. This presentation explores the use of PATH for third level students with intellectual disabilities as they transitioned from university. Perspectives from students, parents and support workers are outlined. Emma Nicholson PhD University College Dublin Alternative models of respite aim to support people with intellectual disability develop new skills and gain new experiences outside the family home. The aim of this study is to evaluate alternative forms of respite care provision compared to traditional respite care. Participants include people who are using alternative respite services, their family carers and respite staff, as well as a comparative group using traditional services. Three research studies will follow showcasing some highly innovative research currently being undertaken in Ireland. The seminar will take place on Friday 9 October 2015 at the Geary Institute, UCD Belfield, Dublin 4 from 10.30 (registration) to 14.00. Directions to venue: http://www.ucd.ie/maps/2014/UCD_Map_October_2014.pdf Light refreshments will be served. There is no charge for participation, but registration is essential as places are limited. To register, please email [email protected]
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Current Irish Research in DisabilityThe Irish Disability Studies Association (IDSA), the UCD Centre for Disability Studies at University College Dublin, and the Centre for Disability Law and Policy at NUI Galway are pleased to host a half-day research seminar presenting
current Irish disability research.
Professor Gerard Quinn,Director, Centre for Disability Law and Policy at NUI Galway
will commence the seminar with a keynote address entitled
‘All power to the people – why is progress so slow in Ireland?’
Liz Brosnan PhD NUI GalwayVOICES (Voices Of Individuals: Collectively Exploring Self-determination) is a three and a half year project funded by the European Research Council (ERC). VOICES aims to make visible the experiences of people with disabilities who have
been denied legal capacity. The project will take a radical approach to develop new law reform ideas based on the concept of ‘universal legal capacity.’
Alanna Haycock MSc Trinity College DublinPlanning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope (PATH) is a planning tool used with people with intellectual
disabilities transitioning into different life areas. This presentation explores the use of PATH for third level students with intellectual disabilities as they transitioned from university. Perspectives from
students, parents and support workers are outlined.
Emma Nicholson PhD University College DublinAlternative models of respite aim to support people with intellectual disability develop new
skills and gain new experiences outside the family home. The aim of this study is to evaluate alternative forms of respite care provision compared to traditional respite care. Participants
include people who are using alternative respite services, their family carers and respite staff, as well as a comparative group using traditional services.
Three research studies will follow showcasing some highly innovative research currently being undertaken in Ireland.
The seminar willtake place on
Friday 9October 2015
at theGeary Institute,
UCD Belfield, Dublin 4from 10.30 (registration)
to 14.00.
Directions to venue: http://www.ucd.ie/maps/2014/UCD_Map_October_2014.pdf
Light refreshments will be served. There is no charge for participation, but registration is essential as places are limited. To register, please email [email protected]
