International Perspectives on Disability

It has now been three days of conference, and I am happy to say that we have been learning a lot! Today, what interested me the most was the discussion on intersectionality. This was a new term for me, though it expressed an idea that is quite familiar. Continue reading How Uniqueness Brings Us Together →

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 →

Yesterday we explored Northern Ireland! It is a country with history of intense wars between Catholics and Protestants, a conflict that has been recently pacified, but is still remaniscent today. In our excursion, I noticed improvements in accessibility for individuals with disabilities.   Continue reading 18 Women. Natural Wonders. No Rain. Accessibility. →

It’s been an incredible first week here in Dublin. We have met with several Professors, students, and advocates who have shown us the differences and similarities between services offered to individuals with disabilities in Ireland versus the United States. Continue reading Cultural Barrier in Advocacy →