@dararyder

CEO of @aheadireland working on building inclusive environments for people with disabilities in education and employment. All views are my own.

 Dublin, Ireland
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Joined January 2011
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My colleagues in @aheadireland @NDPAC_ and I were delighted to support @Researchirel in developing this new Disability Supplement. Thanks to all the disabled researchers in the LaunchPAD community that contibuted, and to Research Ireland for inviting them into the design process
Research Ireland@Researchirel2 Jul 2025
We are pleased to announce the launch of the pilot Disability Policy and Supplemental Grant. This initiative aims to support researchers with a disability/disabilities by funding required, eligible accommodations. For more information visit: researchireland.ie/news/disa…
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SOLAS@SOLASFET9 Apr 2025
We are delighted to adopt ALTITUDE and welcome all the Education and Training Boards (ETBs) and Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) who are announcing their adoption of ALTITUDE, the National Charter for Universal Design in Tertiary Education today. solas.ie/latest-news/solas-a…
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This annual @aheadireland research event is not to be missed. Registration Link below. @drrichiehealy @dararyder
AHEAD Ireland@aheadireland24 Mar 2025
Registrations Now Open! Join our Pathways to Possibilities webinar to explore educational and employment inequities and how to foster inclusivity. Hear from experts and advocates, and discover barriers and solutions. Register here: buff.ly/sTnBtHb
Pathways to Possibilities. Leaving no one behind from campus to career. Online Seminar. Free to Attend. 11;00-13:00. 29th of April. A green background, with brown squares.

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AHEAD, in partnership with @ETBIreland, have today released a suite of new tools for ETBs, supporting them to review their disability support provision and plan for improvements. Visit the Resource Hub for more info - buff.ly/3MbxJn8
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We have extended our deadline for applications until the 19th of February. We have partnered with several Local Authorities to facilitate paid graduate level positions for people with disabilities Apply through the link: buff.ly/2NLhhu7
WAM Logo sits at the top of the purple graphic. Closing Date Extended. Apply by 12pm, 19.02.2025. NFQ level 6 Graduate jobs for People with disabilities in your Local Council.

ALT WAM Logo sits at the top of the purple graphic. Closing Date Extended. Apply by 12pm, 19.02.2025. NFQ level 6 Graduate jobs for People with disabilities in your Local Council.

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Come work with us - we are very serious about our work but pure sound too!
AHEAD Ireland@aheadireland22 Jan 2025
We have begun our hiring process to recruit a new WAM Project Officer. Send a completed application form and CV to Angela Glancy via email [email protected] with the subject line as “WAM Project Officer Application” Follow the link for more info: buff.ly/3WuIVkK
Hiring Wam Project Officer. Full-time permanent position. Hybrid working with 1 day a week in the AHEAD offices. Apply before the 5th of February, 2025. Geometric shapes are throughout the graphic.

ALT Hiring Wam Project Officer. Full-time permanent position. Hybrid working with 1 day a week in the AHEAD offices. Apply before the 5th of February, 2025. Geometric shapes are throughout the graphic.

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What an achievement for all working on this🎉. I am proud to be part of this small but growing community as Co-Chair of @NDPAC_ and working in partnership with @aheadireland on the #LaunchPAD project.
Dr Vivian Rath@RathVivian15 Jan 2025
The addition of promoting inclusive research by supporting disabled researchers & staff in #programmeforgovernment is vry welcome.Thanks for listening to us & we in @NDPAC_ #LaunchPAD @aheadireland look forward to the removal of the glassceiling.@dararyder @AoifePrice @mshevlin23
Programme for Government: Promote inclusive research by ensuring institutions have the necessary supports for faculty and researchers with disabilities

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The addition of promoting inclusive research by supporting disabled researchers & staff in #programmeforgovernment is vry welcome.Thanks for listening to us & we in @NDPAC_ #LaunchPAD @aheadireland look forward to the removal of the glassceiling.@dararyder @AoifePrice @mshevlin23
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Evan is Deaf and he was last seen boarding a train from Connolly to Hazelhatch at 8.40pm last Wednesday evening. He was wearing the same clothes as this picture below and possibly carrying a SuperValu bag #MissingPersonsIreland
TheJournal.ie@thejournal_ie14 Dec 2024
Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 23 yr old Evan Maguire, who is reported missing from his home in Newtowngore, Co. Leitrim, since Weds 11 Dec 2024. Evan is described as being approx 5'6 tall, with a regular build, brown hair and brown eyes.
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Gisèle Pelicot is the person of the year.
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Don't forget to register for the upcoming #AccessibleEU webinar at: zoom.us/webinar/register/221…
Centre for Excellence in Universal Design (CEUD)@CEUD_NDA27 Nov 2024
Accessibility is the key! #AccessibleEU Ireland is organising the event “Understanding the EAA and decoding its Accessibility Requirements”. This event will be held online on Monday, 9 December 2024. More information at: accessible-eu-centre.ec.euro…
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Familiar story. We could do so much in Ireland to address the disability employment gap if we build a welfare system based on empathy and human rights, which addresses the *added* cost of living with a disability without seeming to punish people for working and building a career.
Channel 4 Dispatches@C4Dispatches1 Dec 2024
Amy is a single mum on long term sickness benefits. She’s never had a full-time job, and is worried about what might happen if she got one.
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The General Election is over, but the political parties are racing to form the next Government. Here is our three core policy priorities that would ensure tertiary education and employment is more inclusive of people with disabilities. Read more here: buff.ly/3B4WBvx
Unlocking Potential Everywhere. Three priorities that would ensure the new programme for government promotes equity and inclusion in tertiary education and employment. Believe in Universal Access to Education? Share this with your Local TD and lets begin the Change.

ALT Unlocking Potential Everywhere. Three priorities that would ensure the new programme for government promotes equity and inclusion in tertiary education and employment. Believe in Universal Access to Education? Share this with your Local TD and lets begin the Change.

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Was lovely to represent @aheadireland at the @tcddublin INC project showcase and evaluation today to present on why adoption of the ALTITUDE Charter offers the next step in the evolution of the great work achieved so far. Great to present with @HEAaccess on the national picture!
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In #GE2020 50% of disabled voters reported barriers to voting in our survey.Tomorrow in #GE2024 many will face similar barriers.Unable to be involved in a big decision that concerns them.We as a nation can do better.ALL disabled voters deserve a say & have a right to vote @_IHREC
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Join us for a festive #LaunchPad Postgrad Virtual Tea this Friday at 12pm ⛄️ We are interested in your input that can shape the Virtual Teas going forward. @Cather_i_ne will be facilitating this month's gathering ☕️🍰 Details to register buff.ly/3z7NlW8
Image shows snowman and Launchpad graphic with a Santa hat. Text reads: Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea. Connect online with disabled postgrads in the LaunchPAD community! Next online dates: Fri November 29th, 12 - 1pm. We want to hear from you what shape Virtual Tea will take going forward! Captions provided and ISL provided upon request.

ALT Image shows snowman and Launchpad graphic with a Santa hat. Text reads: Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea. Connect online with disabled postgrads in the LaunchPAD community! Next online dates: Fri November 29th, 12 - 1pm. We want to hear from you what shape Virtual Tea will take going forward! Captions provided and ISL provided upon request.

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Was great to speak with @haran_maureen to international colleagues at the #UD2024 conference in Oslo today about ALTITUDE - the National Charter for Universal Design in Tertiary Education. Mind is fizzing with ideas after engagement in all the #UniversalDesign sessions today!
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Love a Tea? Have a Passion for Disability Rights? Well we have a treat for you. We are hosting an online coffee morning for disabled post grads. Know someone who would love this, well tag them below. You can find the link here buff.ly/3z7NlW8
Image shows snowman and Launchpad graphic with a Santa hat. Text reads: Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea. Connect online with disabled postgrads in the LaunchPAD community! Next online dates: Fri November 29th, 12 - 1pm. We want to hear from you what shape Virtual Tea will take going forward! Captions provided and ISL provided upon request.

ALT Image shows snowman and Launchpad graphic with a Santa hat. Text reads: Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea. Connect online with disabled postgrads in the LaunchPAD community! Next online dates: Fri November 29th, 12 - 1pm. We want to hear from you what shape Virtual Tea will take going forward! Captions provided and ISL provided upon request.

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