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My four-legged friend has taught me patience, respect and to believe in myself

Aisling Glynn says her disability has resulted in both positive and negative experiences

Those with disabilities are judged for not getting jobs that are not made accessible to them

Theatre can relay the experiences of people who are often left out of bigger conversations

Rosaleen McDonagh: Article 41.2 has marginalised disabled feminists. Time for change

Decision to get an implant is a very serious one that must be considered very carefully

‘Do you have any idea how frustrating it is to not to be able to do your own tan and nails?’

People see the wheelchair as a symbol of disability but mine opened up the world to me

After years of failure and shame, like Leonard Cohen, I’ve finally found a way to be free

Our disability should not mean that issues around consent become blurred

Clothes getting caught, chafing armpits and burning muscles become part of daily life

Deaf Village Ireland has attracted many new visitors because of the services and facilities it offers

Disabled people are actually people and we lead our lives just like you so please stop treating us differently

‘The number 42 explains why disabled people are trapped in their homes’

Cultural narrative of using a wheelchair making your entire life sad needs to end

The message is that, at best, we are a nuisance; at worst, we are not welcome