The ID Zone Podcast

Episode 5: A conversation with Senator Tom Clonan

On this week’s episode of the ID Zone Podcast Claire and Nessa took a trip to Dail Eireann to meet Senator Tom Clonan. Tom shares his experiences and challenges in the disability world and the advocacy work he is doing in the Seanad.  https://tomclonan.ie/ [https://tomclonan.ie/] https://www.instagram.com/tomclonan/ [https://www.instagram.com/tomclonan/] https://www.irishlegal.com/articles/private-members-bill-on-disability-rights-clears-seanad [https://www.irishlegal.com/articles/private-members-bill-on-disability-rights-clears-seanad]

Episode 4: A conversation with Linda Foley & Liz Fitzpatrick of Sibshops

This week on the ID Zone Podcast we talked to Linda Foley and Liz Fitzpatrick of Sibshops.  Sibshops provide a fun and safe space for brothers and sisters of children with additional needs to share their experiences. They offer an opportunity to connect with peers who understand their situation, allowing them to talk openly about both the challenges and the positives in a relaxed, supportive environment. https://sibshopireland.ie/ [https://sibshopireland.ie/] https://www.facebook.com/sibshopireland/ [https://www.facebook.com/sibshopireland/] https://www.instagram.com/sibshopireland [https://www.instagram.com/sibshopireland?igsh=MWh5Y2V1ZWd6c2s3Mg==]

Episode 3: A conversation with Sinead Cormican, Senior Occupational Therapist

In this weeks episode of the ID Zone Podcast, Claire and Nessa talk to Senior Occupational Therapist, Sinead Cormican. Sinead talks about the biopsychosocial model, this approach recognizes that health is shaped by a combination of body, mind, and environment.  https://www.kimbarthel.ca/ [https://www.kimbarthel.ca/]

Episode 1: A conversation with Dr.Rebecca Quin, Clinical Psychologist

In this episode of the ID Zone Podcast, Nessa and Claire are in conversation with Dr.Rebecca Quin, a Clinical psychologist from The Psychology Practice. Dr.Rebecca talks about the difference between an intellectual disability and a specific disability and gives us an insight into assessments. https://thepsychologypractice.ie/ [https://thepsychologypractice.ie/] https://www.instagram.com/dr_rebecca_quin/ [https://www.instagram.com/dr_rebecca_quin/]

Episode 2: A conversation with Derval McDonagh, CEO Inclusion Ireland

In this weeks episode of the ID Zone Podcast, Nessa and Claire are in conversation with Derval McDonagh, CEO of Inclusion Ireland. Derval talks about Inclusion Ireland’s role in shaping government policy on behalf of and with people with an intellectual disability and much more. https://www.inclusionireland.ie/ [https://www.inclusionireland.ie/] https://www.instagram.com/inclusion_ireland/ [https://www.instagram.com/inclusion_ireland/] Next episode 28th April with Sinead Cormican OT