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Coming up on the Neurodiversity Masterclass series is Dr Tony Lloyd, pioneering advocate and former CEO ADHD Foundation. Experience a broad range of topics; from neurodiverse individuals and advocates to researchers and employers. Get your free tickets: buff.ly/9n5EatS

Why is EU funding still supporting segregation instead of independent living? Across Europe, public money still funds institutions and segregating systems — denying disabled people choice and control. This goes against the UN CRPD. Learn more: shorturl.at/M3pWk

🌍 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐔 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 The EU has opened a call for evidence on the Global Health Resilience Initiative until 13 April 2026. Share your views: 🔗 EU Global Health Resilience Initiative

🍀 On St. Patrick’s Day many families are out celebrating, enjoying parades & time together. But for families who need a Changing Places toilet, going out takes planning. Standard accessible toilets often aren’t enough. More Changing Places equals incLOOsion. 💚 #StPatricksDay

ENIL launches the EUFunds4IL Coalition We are campaigning for an EU Budget without segregation. We need to show that we have broad support. Join our new Coalition, endorse our amendments and help us produce more. Every endorsement helps. enil.eu/enil-launches-…

Heading out but need a Changing Places toilet? ♿️ These facilities make it possible for many disabled people & their families to get out & about with dignity & comfort. Planning ahead can make all the difference. Find a Changing Places toilet near you and make a day out possible.

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Jamie loves getting out & being part of the celebrations. But for Jamie & many others, a Changing Places toilet isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. Because everyone deserves to be included. 💚 #StPatricksDay #ChangingPlaces #WeAllGottaGo #IncLOOsion

ILMI Elevenses Our online "Coffee Morning" A Social Space for Disabled People Our next Elevenses meeting will take place on Tuesday 7th of April. Email shellygaynor@ilmi.ie for the Zoom link.

📢 Join our European Independent Living Day 2026 event in Brussels & online! We will explore why legal capacity is central to independent living and why the UN CRPD calls for its full recognition. 📅 5 May 2026 🔗 Register: shorturl.at/HSweK #IndependentLiving #CRPD

A HISTORIC Paralympic Winter Games! ❄️ Congratulations to athletes belonging to 27 National Paralympic Committees who brought home medals from Milano Cortina 2026 🥇 🥈 🥉 #Paralympics #MilanoCortina2026

Happy Monday! Spread kindness this week🥰 #Mondaymotivation #ADHDIreland #ADHDSupport #Neurodiversity

@cynimhurchu MEP for Ireland South is showing her support for the over 860,000 living in Ireland with a neurological condition, and is bringing political awareness to Brain Awareness Week. She reminds us that brain ill health and neurological conditions now represent the leading cause of disability worldwide. With Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU fast approaching, we are delighted to be working with @cynimhurchu to highlight the importance of this both in Ireland and in Europe. #brainawarenessweek2026 #loveyourbrain

Today marks the start of Brain Awareness Week (16–22 March) — a global campaign to raise awareness about the brain and brain research. Follow @naiireland for updates and activities taking place across Ireland. #brainawarenessweek2026

Check out what's coming up this week at ADHD Ireland! Register for all events here: buff.ly/YR2QgcI

The last sunrise of competition, the last medals to claim. From slalom to 20km to #ParaIceHockey glory, Sunday is the final chapter of #MilanoCortina2026. 🌅❄️🥇 Check where to watch 🔗 paralympic.org/milano-cortina… #Paralympics #ParaAlpine #ParaCrossCountry @milanocortina26

Kilkenny needs Changing Places toilets—NOW. 🚨 They’re not a luxury—they’re a basic need. Without them, people lose dignity, privacy, safety, independence. It’s time to make every public space accessible. #ChangingPlaces #Accessibility #IncLOOsion #Kilkenny #WeAllGottaGo

In the last census of population by the @CSOIreland - 1 Million people said they had some form of disability - less than a third of them said they could get a job and basic issues like accessible travel and proper parking spaces are elusive -that’s why I asked the @EU_Commission to make the new Access EU facility work better for everybody when I spoke about a recent meeting with @IrishWheelchair in the @Europarl_EN

Congratulations to Dr Rosaleen McDonagh on the publication and launch of her novel ‘Contentious Spaces’ last evening. The event took place at Hodges Figgis Bookstore in Dublin where a large crowd gathered to celebrate the event. 1/7

🧠💻 Monday: The 'My Neurology Nurse And Me' campaign by @naiireland launches for Brain Awareness Week with a webinar highlighting the vital role of neurology nurse specialists. 🕥10:30am Register to attend 👉us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #MyNeurlogyNurseAndMe #BrainAwarenessWeek

The pursuit of a quick reward can provide a dopamine rush that temporarily alleviates feelings of boredom, low energy, or stress. Our podcast crew discuss their experience of ADHD-related impulsive spending Find episodes on our website buff.ly/3Bhb73h and Spotify