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Independent Living Movement Ireland. ILMI Carmichael House North Brunswick Street Dublin 7 #nothingaboutuswithoutus www.ilmi.ie

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ILMIreland@ilmireland.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Help shape the future of AI. ILMI is seeking disabled people in Ireland to join online AILiFE+ focus groups on AI, education and employment. Your lived experience will help shape future policy and supports. To register your interest, email clairekenny@ilmi.ie #AILiFE #AI #DPO #ilmi

IMAGE: poster in blue with white text AILiFE+ research project with ILMI, UCD Dublin and Research Ireland logos.
ILMIreland@ilmireland.bsky.social · 4mo ago

For the 1st time, reps from #ILMI supported local #DPOs across Ireland will come together in one room to connect, share experiences, learn from each other and strengthen our collective voice. Months of organising, conversations and movement building have led to this moment. We're excited Can't wait!

Alt text: Poster for the ILMI Local DPO Network Get Together. Large bold text reads "ILMI Local DPO Network Get Together". Additional text highlights connection, sharing, learning, building, collective power and real change. The poster includes the messages "Our Movement. Our People. Our Future." and "This Is Our Time. Let's Build What's Next." with the ILMI logo at the bottom.
Sensing Climate @sensing-climate.bsky.social · 4mo ago

AND we're now starting our free Sensing Climate creative writing workshops in Dublin too! Find out more online: www.writing.ie/news/sensing... @dw-ireland.bsky.social @ndaireland.bsky.social @asiamireland.bsky.social @cbmireland.bsky.social @ilmireland.bsky.social

Sensing Climate in Dublin

Sensing Climate in Dublin – Creative Writing for Disability-Inclusive, Climate-Safe Futures by Tanvir Bush and Sarah Bell Introduction A new project, called Sensing Climate, is coming to Dubl…

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ILMIreland@ilmireland.bsky.social · 4mo ago

#ILMI Elevenses was full of great conversation, practical tips and shared experiences. From Bloom Festival and summer plans to hotel accessibility, hospital experiences and healthcare challenges, members exchanged ideas, advice and plenty of laughs. Join in: shellygaynor@ilmi.ie clairekenny@ilmi.ie

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ILMIreland@ilmireland.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Disability Arts DPO DADA AGM The 23rd of June A space for disabled artists to come together, shape DADA and build collective power in the arts Disabled people leading the conversation Please contact peterkearns@ilmi.ie for DADA DPO Membership forms More details soon #ILMI #disabilityarts

IMAGE: Illustration of long blue desk, on the desk there are tools that disabled artists and academics might use: a pencil, headphones, drumsticks, flute, iPad, paintbrush, notebook, spoon, magnifying glass, tape, hammer, notebook, hot water bottle, ruler, cassette tape, camera, spool. Text reads: DADA AGM, a disability arts DPO, 23rd of June and a space for disabled artists to come together to build collective power in the arts with Disabled people leading the conversation. See less
ILMIreland@ilmireland.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Join #ILMI ’s Disabled Women’s Health Working Group #GivetoGain Masterclass on Wednesday the 27th of May at 6.30pm online This session on women’s screening services will be delivered by Lynn Swinburne, Equity Manager with the National Screening Service Email fionaweldon@ilmi.ie for the Zoom link

IMAGE: This is a two-panel cartoon poster from ILMI (Independent Living Movement Ireland) about barriers in breast screening services for Disabled Women. The image criticises inaccessible healthcare systems and ableist attitudes. It shows how services are designed for “normal bodies” and exclude disabled people. Top panel A woman who uses a wheelchair is positioned beside a tall breast screening machine. The machine is labelled: “Normal Machine for Normal Bodies (Made 1999)”. She asks for the machine to be lowered so she can use it. A nurse refuses and says the machine is designed for “normal people,” implying the woman does not fit that category. Another person stands beside the woman, witnessing the interaction. This panel highlights inaccessible medical screening equipment and dismissive and discriminatory attitudes from healthcare staff. Bottom panel The woman in the wheelchair is now angry and frustrated. She points out that the system claims accessibility but clearly fails (“they think they’ve ticked the accessibility box… they haven’t”). The nurse questions her impairment and makes patronising comments. The supporter challenges this, asking why there isn’t a universal scanner in 2026. This panel highlights tokenistic accessibility, ableism and disrespect, and the demand for inclusive, universal design in healthcare. Key Message The cartoon shows that Disabled Women can be excluded not just by physical barriers, but also by attitudes. It calls for real accessibility and equality in healthcare, not outdated systems or excuses.
ILMIreland@ilmireland.bsky.social · 4mo ago

1/3 Disabled people are too often excluded from conversations about sexuality relationships intimacy and bodily autonomy. Last week ILMI’s “Give to Gain” session created a space where Disabled Women could speak openly honestly and collectively about those experiences. #GiveToGain #DisabledWomen

Jennie, Zoe and Fiona and a poster for the masterclass
ILMIreland@ilmireland.bsky.social · 2y ago

"the reality" that disabled people are more likely to live in poverty. "Not because of our impairments, but because of Government inaction to recognise and respond to the costs associated with being disabled," Des Kenny ILMI Chairperson www.rte.ie/news/ireland... via @rte

Homes with disabled member at high risk of poverty - ESRI

Households with a disabled member face significant financial burdens and are at very high risk of poverty, according to a study by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).

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ILMIreland@ilmireland.bsky.social · 2y ago

Thank you to Everyone who came today ! Activism – just a buzzword or real power? 🤔 Join us for Real Talk session 3: on Tuesday, March 18th at 12 noon (via Zoom). Let’s explore how disabled people can use collective power to drive real change! 📩 Sign up: info@ilmi.ie #ILMI

IMAGE: Zoom group shot of 55 attendees
ILMIreland@ilmireland.bsky.social · 2y ago

Sligo DPO met with HSE managers from the New Directions Implementation Group as part of the From Consultation to Co-Creation project with @ILMIreland, @InclusionIre, and the HSE. This is real partnership—disabled people shaping the decisions that impact our lives sligodpo@gmail.com

eight people sitting in a semi circle and smiling