I found the topic of forced treatment very intriguing today. Based on Jolijn’s presentation today, I would categorize the U.S. as being a country that uses forced treatment. When I first heard Jolijn use the term forced treatment, I thought that it must be something terrible. Continue reading Forced treatment →

On Sunday we arrived in the beautiful city of Galway. It is absolutely gorgeous here. The city is right on the water and has a little city center that reminds me of the North End in Boston. It feels like I’m at the Cape, Boston Harbor, and the North End all at the same time. It’s absolutely spectacular, not to mention the weather has been grand since we’ve arrived. Continue reading Welcome to Galway! →

We made it to Galway! The International Disability Law Summer School Started today, and with much success.  We attended eight different talks throughout the day, all of which were very interesting. However, due to the legal terms the panelists used, somethings were hard to understand. Continue reading Simple Yet Still Lacking →

Wrapping up the first week here in Ireland and as always I’m conflicted about how I feel that people with disabilities are accommodated, but more than that, the way in which I feel the community is fit for them as well as people without disabilities. Continue reading Wait, what did you say? →