Spinal Injuries IRL
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Spinal Injuries Ireland is the support and representative organisation for people with spinal cord injury throughout Ireland. RCN: 20031855
Dublin, Ireland
Joined March 2011
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Day three of 13,000k . In beautiful Germany and the Mohne Dam. 1,100 K done on the way to Mongolia. https://t.co/VdLd9k4JbZ
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Day 2. Driving on to Le Shuttle for Channel Tunnel train. 560K Dublin to Folkestone yesterday- will be our longest day
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And so we’re off. Getting on the ferry for our 13,000 drive to Mongolia for Spinal Injuries Ireland https://t.co/Rc4Z7tU6H8
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Link to full article - https://t.co/kBHgzh2Rrl
#DisabilityRights #SocialJustice #UNCRPD #SpinalInjuriesIreland #EoghanGorman #InclusionMatters
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We’re calling on policymakers, advocates, and the public: please help us find a solution. Share this. Speak up. Connect us with decision-makers. Eoghan survived the unthinkable. He shouldn’t have to fight for the basics.
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This isn’t just about Eoghan — it’s about a system that penalises people for love, for living together, and for wanting to live with dignity.
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In my 10 years as CEO of Spinal Injuries Ireland, we’ve always found ways to support our service users. But in Eoghan’s case, we are at a loss.
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Despite his catastrophic injury and total physical dependence, Eoghan’s Disability Allowance has been cut. Why? Because his partner, Saoirse, earns just over the income threshold. He now has no income at all. Not even €1.
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A plea by our CEO, Fiona Bolger Last week on Ireland AM, we heard the heartbreaking story of Eoghan Gorman (26), left paralysed after a mountain biking accident — and now let down by the very system meant to support him. Continued in comments
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🌟 Join Us for a service user Meet-up in Letterkenny! 🌟 Hosted by Radisson Blu, with a special guest from Coloplast Ireland! 🎉 🗓 Date: 24th April 📍 Location: Radisson Blu, Letterkenny ⏰ Time: 12pm - 2pm #WheelchairCommunity Comment for details!
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SpinalArt is launching a Digital Design workshop on Friday, April 4th,10:30 am. Animation Ireland is hosting at SII. We have 6–8 spots available, and no experience is needed. Bring your device or use ours. Register by March 28th. For inquiries, contact Bairbre@spinalinjuries.ie
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⛳ Swing into Action for a Great Cause! ⛳ 🏌‍♂ Teams will Tee off with a 14:00 Shotgun Start 🎟 Tickets: €800 per fourball, including dinner and prize giving ceremony in the clubhouse. 📩 Interested in taking part? Email phil@spinalinjuries.ie or comment below
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In case you missed it you can catch the Nationwide episode on 'The snapper on wheels", Jim fennelly, from Abbeyleix! The episode looks at Jims inspirational career as a photographer after an accident 17 years ago left him without the use of his legs 📸 https://t.co/zEbAs8gvhR
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