Maeve Richardson

Delighted to be speaking on a panel tonight at 6pm at the University of Galway about running for Students’ Unions and for USI. Looking forward to sharing election experiences with @UniOfGalwaySU

🧵With less than a week until Marie O'Shea submits the abortion review, NWC is calling for it to be published as soon as possible. We've written to the Health Committee to recommend they examine her findings and make recommendations to govt. Read on: nwci.ie/learn/article/…

Only 2 days to go ⏰️ Come join AHEAD, details below 👇 #JobFairy #Intersectionality #DisabilityTwitter

Beannachtaí Lá Fhéile Bríde! Did you know that St. Brigid was one of Ireland's first abortionists? Abortion has been a part of Irish life since Celtic and early Christian times and is still a part of life today. #StBrigidsDay #LáFéileBríde

Solidarity to UCU from the Union of Students in Ireland. There is no place for precarious pay and conditions in education or anywhere. We see our staff and postgraduate workers suffering with similar issues here. And remember, don’t be a scab never cross a picket line.

UWTSD students back the strike at the rally in Swansea 🪧👊 #ucuRISING

Today, university staff go on strike They are striking for decent pay, pensions and secure employment They are striking for students They are striking for the future of higher education RT IF YOU BACK THEM #ucuRISING

Far-right thugs emboldened to attack migrants & refugees; zero action from the Govt on housing & gender violence emergencies — this is an urgent action — march for International Women’s Day #IWDMarch @RuthCoppingerSP @USI_Equality @TCDSU_President @UCDSU @UniteConsROI @ailbhes

LGBT Ireland is hiring a Head of Services and Engagement Programmes. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🧑‍💼 This is an exciting new role with the potential to have a real impact for LGBTQI+ people across Ireland 🇮🇪 It's also a great place to work! 😀 @LGBT_ie activelink.ie/vacancies/civi…

A powerful comment today at #PowerOfDisability "One lecturer early in the module mentioned that we are all different, there are neurodivergent students in the course and that all thinking types are welcome. They were really supportive all the way." Our words can make a difference

Day 2 of #PowerofDisability has started Plenary: 🎓 Introduction to @TheUSI & @aheadireland Student Advisory Group 📣Attendee Feedback Session Breakouts: 🟰Setting up a Disability Related Society ✊Constructive Self Advocacy 📢 Get Involved in your SU buff.ly/3PabiA9

Really enjoying this workshop with fantastic speakers so far. Thanks to @aheadireland and @TheUSI for all the hard work. #UDL #powerofdisability #knowyourrights ahead.ie/event/powerofd…

We’re back after our short break for our session with @She_Persisted4 on Knowing Your Rights. We’ll be going through legislation in place around equality with a particular focus on reasonable accommodations for students. #PowerofDisability

So delighted to be attending #PowerOfDisability today, an amazing collaboration between @TheUSI and @aheadireland You can find the full programme of sessions taking place over the next two days here - ahead.ie/event/powerofd…

“Not everyone in a minority is your own personal google” great comment from the Disability & Language panel from #PowerofDisability taking on the role of the educator can be so exhausting when it comes to disability!

photo creds to @sarahxbehan

Today is the first day of #PowerOfDisability which is focused on education and access. We have some great session this morning and we hope to see many of you join online throughout the day! Sign up to join here: buff.ly/3PabiA9

A great start to the panel discussion on language and disability with @NemKearns @Cather_i_ne @AmyHassett @aheadireland. Nem: "You use your own [language]. You describe your own experiences." #PowerOfDisability

We’re kicking-off the Power of Disability online conference this morning! Over the next two days we'll be looking out for the best #PowerOfDisability tweets and giving away some lovely USI merch 😊 It’s not too to join the free online event here 👉 buff.ly/3PabiA9

We’re kicking off the Power of Disability virtual conference this morning! Hopefully we’ll see online with us for Day 1 which is all about education and access! #PowerofDisability It’s not too late to join the free online event here: buff.ly/3PabiA9