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The Struggle Is Wheel

@struggleiswheel

Highlighting our own experiences of ♿adventures & ableism as a couple in Ireland 🧭 Spinal Cord Injury

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susan dennehy #LastOneOnTheTrain(@susdennehy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

If you missed last night's on RTÉ Radio 1 you can listen back. This episode features Sophia Mulvany sharing her experience of life as a teenager who uses a wheelchair, including how hard it can be just to take the train! Access For All Ireland
rte.ie/radio/radio1/c…

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3 visits to 3 different hospitals in the South East over the last 3 months & we encountered...
➡️Food trucks on ♿🅿️
➡️Poor paintwork no access aisles
➡️Cordoned off ♿🅿️no backup. Absolutely disgraceful. We cannot use generic bays. HSE Ireland Bernard Gloster Anne Rabbitte TD

3 visits to 3 different hospitals in the South East over the last 3 months & we encountered... ➡️Food trucks on ♿🅿️ ➡️Poor paintwork no access aisles ➡️Cordoned off ♿🅿️no backup. Absolutely disgraceful. We cannot use generic bays. @HSELive @BernardGloster @AnneRabbitte
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IWA(@IrishWheelchair) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🏠 'Brendan's current small home reflects societal expectations that wheelchair users aren't expected to have families. But like anyone else, he dreams of expanding his family.

Watch his full video here vimeo.com/938642925?shar…

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susan dennehy #LastOneOnTheTrain(@susdennehy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🙌 Ep3 on RTÉ Radio 1 Playback & Ep4 Irish Examiner highlights today. Listen back 1-3⬇️ Or Spotify. Next up 13 yr old Sophia takes an actual train! tomo Apr 28 7.30pm RTÉ Radio 1 Access For All Ireland IWA
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Emma Ward(@emmawardjourno) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today I had my first power chair lesson and going through Athenry town has yet again reminded me how inaccessible and dangerous the roads and footpaths are. One of my OTs is based in Galway was quite shocked with how inaccessible the town is but to me it was no surprise because I…

Today I had my first power chair lesson and going through Athenry town has yet again reminded me how inaccessible and dangerous the roads and footpaths are. One of my OTs is based in Galway was quite shocked with how inaccessible the town is but to me it was no surprise because I…
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Chelle Carroll(@chellemyra) 's Twitter Profile Photo

South Dublin County Council all I want to do is bring my kids 2 the park & go for a coffee. why is my access 2 the park is made so much harder 😫. I nearly came out of the chair & have bruises on my hand from catching it.

Make corkagh park access easier for all

Access For All Ireland DFI

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Dr Tom Clonan(@TomClonan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

👇At Disability Matters Committee -Heard some Commercial Bus Operators -Including some Lucrative Aiport Express Services - Refuse Wheelchair Users & are NOT Accessible. One 28 yo Woman refused carriage - ⁦Transport for Ireland⁩ Need Enforcement Powers - Cruel Discrimination

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The Struggle Is Wheel(@struggleiswheel) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Don't forget tonight 7:30p🎧📻 RTÉ One radio we highlight how ♿accessibility is still an afterthought with new tourism projects in Ireland using the example of The Emigrant Park in New Ross which cost €1million & won an urban planning award.

Don't forget tonight 7:30p🎧📻 @RTEOne radio we highlight how ♿accessibility is still an afterthought with new tourism projects in Ireland using the example of The Emigrant Park in New Ross which cost €1million & won an urban planning award. #LastOneOnTheTrain #Ableism
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RTÉ Radio 1(@RTERadio1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Episode 3 airs this weekend.

Leona and Michael (The Struggle Is Wheel) are an inter-abled couple documenting their outdoor adventures through their social media accounts.

Tune in this Sunday at 7.30pm

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Brendan Ogle(@OrielCelt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

why does the Irish state habitually fight its own people so hard when they are wronged? Why do ordinary people suffering horrendously always have to push so hard for basic support and a route to justice? Drivetime RTE

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susan dennehy #LastOneOnTheTrain(@susdennehy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The great outdoors is for everyone! RTÉ Radio 1 Sun 21st 7.30pm Michael Hennessy & Leona Tuck hike a woodland trail in Wexford. This interabled couple set up @TheStruggleisWheel to review the accessibility of their outdoor adventures♿️
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The great outdoors is for everyone! #LastOneOnTheTrain @RTERadio1 Sun 21st 7.30pm @MichaelHennessy & @leona_tuck hike a woodland trail in Wexford. This interabled couple set up @TheStruggleisWheel to review the accessibility of their outdoor adventures♿️ rte.ie/lastone
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IWA(@IrishWheelchair) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Your last chance to fill out this Election Survey which closes today. If you have a physical disability & have faced barriers at polling stations or during the election process we would love your input to help form the narrative around inclusive voting.
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Your last chance to fill out this Election Survey which closes today. If you have a physical disability & have faced barriers at polling stations or during the election process we would love your input to help form the narrative around inclusive voting. ⬇️ bit.ly/4agxjGN
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The Struggle Is Wheel(@struggleiswheel) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Unbelievable to think that Pádraig's parents had to set up 'Teach An Saol' to fill that void for ABI. A real eye-opener to hear his old podcast material too. Listen to Pádraig's Story. ⬇️

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susan dennehy #LastOneOnTheTrain(@susdennehy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Every Sunday I read a blogpost ‘hospi-tales’ by Reinhard Schaler. It’s about life with his son Padraig. As a parent to a person with a disability it resonates & is often uplifting. tonight tells Padraig's story hospi-tales.com/2024/04/14/las… via Reinhard Schaler

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