Maynooth Access Group

A short video we made to capture how the town of Maynooth celebrated & supported International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2019. We feel seen; now to heard! 💜 #PurpleLightsMaynooth #PurpleLightsKildare #PurpleLights19 #IDPwD @MaynoothUni @StPatsMaynooth @KildareCoCo

A look back at our 2025 TCPID Summer School at @tcddublin! 🎓 25 future students explored college life through yoga, rock climbing, creative workshops & more. It all starts with seeing what’s possible. “If you can’t see it, you can’t be it.” #TCPID #InclusiveEd

Something amazing is coming to Leixlip! A new inclusive play park and a @ChangingPlacesI is coming to the @LeixlipAmenity.We have broken ground on the play park and plan to open the changing places facility in early 26. #Weallgootago

We were delighted to recently learn that Randles Hotel in Killarney, County Kerry are the first hotel in Ireland to install a ceiling track hoist for people with disabilities, this will allow people to go who need a hoist to support them to transfer from chair to bed/ bathroom.

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Art O'Leary, Chief Exec of @eleccommirl appearing before the @OireachtasNews Joint Committee on Disability Matters. 📺 Watch live:  oireachtas.ie/en/oireachtas-…

Starting secondary school is a big moment in any child’s life. Vision Ireland is here to help make big school a little easier for your child with our "Getting Ready for Big School" Online Session for Children. You can register via the link below - vi.ie/event/getting-…

We're very excited for this to be completed! What a wonderful resource it will be for the local communities ❤️

Tickets are LIVE for our Family Day!!! Join us at the @MidlandsPark Hotel in Portlaoise for a day of fun & connections. Secure your spot today for an inclusive family event you won’t want to miss! 📷 Saturday 27th September From 2pm Tickets available bit.ly/Feachfamilyday…

📢 Info Session with Revenue – Wed 16th Jul in DVI at 2pm - Presentation topics: PAYE, Self-Assessment, VAT, LPT (Q&A included) Our colleague is arranging a Zoom session for those who can’t attend in person due to work, distance or other commitments. More info soon!

Our NAS Advocates support people with disabilities, who require it, to exercise their right to financial autonomy.

Great to see the wheelchair swing included in the design!!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

Great to see wider slides and equipment big enough for adults with ID who enjoy playgrounds.

“Seizures and Me” is a free creative workshop taking place on July 31 at RCSI, offering a supportive space where young people & their siblings can explore & express their experiences through art, writing, collage, or photography. Free tickets here: eventbrite.ie/e/creative-wor…

We’ve officially broken ground on a new inclusive play park at the Leixlip Amenities Centre. Huge thanks to Íde Cussen and Cllr. Bernard Caldwell from Leixlip Access Group, CKAN.ie and KCC Parks Department for making this happen with generous support from Intel

Our evening group for parents caring for a child with a hidden disability meets again via Zoom this Wednesday 9th July at 7pm. All are welcome. To find out more or to join, please email Norah at [email protected]

🌸 Sip, savour & support 💛 Settle in with delicate pastries and heartwarming elegance. For July & August we'll be donating €2 from each Afternoon Tea to @debraireland 📧 Book via [email protected] 📞 Or call 045 879 277

Well done Gillian ! Gillian is a member of Maynooth Access Group and one of the most committed advocates for Neurofibromatosis that I know.

We are awarding three bursaries, which are designed to provide an opportunity to study at third level, to persons who may not be in a position to undertake a course of study because of serious disadvantage or disability. For more information, visit: tinyurl.com/2wtr2wrk

"We're burnt out from the constant fight for everything." Aisling McNiffe, who cares for her son Jack who has Down syndrome, a severe to profound intellectual disability and very complex medical needs, speaking at the launch of our #Budget26 submission. 🔗familycarers.ie/news-press-rel…

"I'm sick of having to appeal decisions - everything you apply for you have to appeal. I'm sick of having to beg for help". Aisling McNiffe spoke powerfully at DFI member @CarersIreland #Budget26 launch earlier today. #DisabilityBudget26