An elite sporting partnership has been announced between Paralympics Ireland and London Irish Rugby Club. London Irish is throwing its support behind Paralympics Ireland and Ireland’s Paralympic athletes as they aim for sporting success in 2012. The venture was launched at the Heineken Cup game between London Irish and Cardiff Blues (Madejski Stadium, Reading) at [...] Read more
The Irish Revenue Commissioners are now proposing to implement major changes in the interpretation and administration of the Disabled Drivers Scheme and Passenger Tax Relief. Although the elements of the scheme are not changing, the revenue in the past has turned a “blind eye” to certain elements of the scheme, from January 1st 2012. Some [...] Read more
2011 saw the launch of our Kanchi Network and the completion of our first Ability Awards cycle in Spain (attended by Queen Sophia herself) Our network events were really well supported so thank you to all who sponsored supported and attended. Look forward to seeing you all next year at our Kanchi Network bi-monthly events. [...] Read more
Here’s a clip of Cork teenager Joanne O’Riordan, wowing the Late Late Show audience with her wit. She shares the thrills and spills of life with Total Amelia Syndrome – a fancy way of saying she was born without limbs. At the end of the interview, she told Ryan Tubridy that she wanted to be [...] Read more
I came across this fantastic article this morning by Carrie Webster who spent years looking for ‘funky crutches to match her fashionable outfits and it really got me thinking – Carrie Webster said;” I have a mild form of Cerebral Palsy that affects my legs, and even though I am very mobile, I use crutches [...] Read more
