Get Ahead 2nd Annual Lecture ‘Disability in Contemporary Ireland’

Delivered by Senator Feargal Quinn

This event will take place in: The O’Reilly Hall, UCD, Belfield on Thursday 11th September 2008.
The event will be open from 5pm with information stands and light refreshments available,
followed by the lecture at 6pm.

Sponsored by Irish Life & Permanent

Check out the Get Ahead website for further information

• Posted:09 Sep 2008 at 11:46 am

Tropic Thunder Sparks Protest From Thousands Of People With Disabilities

The Dreamworks film Tropic Thunder directed and staring Ben Stiller has sparked huge controversy amongst disability advocates due to its portrayal of a character with an intellectual disability and the terminology used within the film. Lawrence Carter Long (a critic and organiser of the dis This film series in New York) has seen the film and gives an informed critique on Disaboom

• Posted:04 Sep 2008 at 11:36 am