Advocate, activist for protection of all rights. CRPD ratified!!. Individual supports - close institutions. Art 12 & 19 PhD IRCHSS Scholar, CDLP, NUIGalway
Joined April 2016
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Maria Walls retweeted
The past year has shown what happens when power goes unchecked. Across the world, powerful states and actors are undermining accountability, while ongoing conflicts continue to drive civilian suffering.
Still, people continue to resist and demand change.
#HumanityMustWin
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3 Changing Places Toilets registered in adult hospitals in recent weeks — just the start.
Every hospital needs one.
Have you asked yours yet?
#ChangingPlaces #Accessibility #Dignity @Beaumont_Dublin @CarrollJennifer @NormaFoleyTD1 @wearetuhf
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Apr 22
The right to development is not peripheral — it is central, addressing inequality, conflict, climate, debt and exclusion.
We need inclusive, equitable, human rights–based development, said @UNHumanRights at the 13th session of the @UN Expert Mechanism on the #RightToDevelopment.
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Apr 15
A Disability Inclusive Law and Policy Hub has been launched at Melbourne Law School led by @annaarstein, with support from @mdi_unimelb and other scholars at the School, building on their (already excellent) work disability.unimelb.edu.au/ho…
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Feb 24
It’s been four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The war has resulted in tens of thousands of civilian casualties and triggered Europe’s largest displacement crisis since WWII.
Justice and accountability remain essential: bit.ly/4rsXrXK
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Feb 24
"Human rights are under a full-scale attack around the world," said @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres at the opening of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in @UNGeneva.
"The rule of law is being outmuscled by the rule of force," he told #HRC61.
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30 Sep 2025
Condolences to all who loved them from all of us at Profound Ireland. A devastating loss for their family and all in the disability community
30 Sep 2025
Such a horrific act and devastating loss. Mark O'Connor was a long-time #disability advocate, his wife Louise was a qualified nurse & volunteer, and their son Evan was autistic with special needs. Such a senseless, brutal tragedy. RIP 💔 @ProfoundIreland
thejournal.ie/louth-stabbing…
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Maria Walls retweeted
15 Sep 2025
We’re pleased to share that Dr @ClionadeBhailis has been awarded a prestigious Wellcome Trust Early-Career Award for her project: “GenCare: Intergenerational Explorations of Care and Support for Disabled People in Ireland.”
#UniversityOfGalway #Galwaylaw
@CDLPGalway
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4 Sep 2025
On Thursday, 28th August, Sunbeam House Services relaunched their Charter of Rights, led by the Viewpoint self-advocate forum. NAS Advocate Ian McGahon and Senior Advocate Ruth McCullagh attended, presented on NAS and the importance of rights.
#DisabilityRights #SelfAdvocacy #NAS
ALT A group of disabled people, staff, and advocates are standing together at Sunbeam House Services for the relaunch of the Charter of Rights on Thursday, 28th August. One man, seated in a wheelchair, is at the front. NAS Aadvocates Ian McGahon and Ruth McCullagh are among the group. A presentation screen and a human rights poster are visible behind them.
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Maria Walls retweeted
4 Sep 2025
We are delighted to attend the @HSELive 2025 Integrated Healthcare Conference at the Convention Centre. With almost 2,000 attendees and 50 speakers, we are looking forward to an insightful day, with the theme "Empowering people through transforming care"
#patientadvocacy
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Maria Walls retweeted
1 Sep 2025
We stand with @InclusionIrl in calling for a rights-based overhaul of public inquiries in Ireland.
Their report released today condemns the Farrelly Commission process & shows how systems must do better by disabled people and why access to advocacy matters.
#DisabilityRights #NAS
1 Sep 2025
Today we release a report that finds the Farrelly Commission of Investigation into the "Grace" case was "largely inaccessible" and failed to uphold the rights of disabled people.
Read more here: inclusionireland.ie/news-eve…
#ForGrace
ALT An image of two hands holding a device which shows a report.
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Maria Walls retweeted
1 Sep 2025
Today’s report from @InclusionIre is a stark reminder:the Farrelly Commission failed survivors & disabled people. Future inquiries must be survivor-led, trauma-informed & inclusive, with guaranteed access to advocacy for all who need it.
#JusticeForGrace #advocacy #humanrights
1 Sep 2025
Today we release a report that finds the Farrelly Commission of Investigation into the "Grace" case was "largely inaccessible" and failed to uphold the rights of disabled people.
Read more here: inclusionireland.ie/news-eve…
#ForGrace
ALT An image of two hands holding a device which shows a report.
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4 Aug 2025
"Support for decision-making guidance in England: a pragmatic review". Looking forward to reading this by Jillian Craigie, Michael Bach et al., new in Medical Law Review. Notably they seem to commend the La Trobe supported decision-making framework academic.oup.com/medlaw/arti…
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Maria Walls retweeted
5 Aug 2025
“ChatGPT is not your friend. Be careful what you tell it, lawyers warn.” Cites Sam Altman who cautions against using the platform “for therapy and emotional support because nobody in the industry had figured out how to protect user privacy”. afr.com/work-and-careers/wor…
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Maria Walls retweeted
6 Aug 2025
"UK: Government’s unchecked use of tech and AI systems leading to exclusion of people with disabilities and other marginalized groups" - @AmnestyUK amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2… via @DisDebrief
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7 Aug 2025
"The book describes the ethical lines of conflict, shows why coercion can no longer be justified and analyzes the consequences and dilemmas of a possible abolition of coercive measures in psychiatric care."
5 Aug 2025
Just published @SpringerNature!
Human Rights in Psychiatry: Prospects and Dilemmas of Abolishing Coercion in Mental Health Care bit.ly/4548uOy
Authored by Dirk Richter
Describes the lines of conflict in the context of coercion in psychiatric nursing care
@MedFacultyUniBE
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Maria Walls retweeted
19 Aug 2025
𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱: the 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗲-𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 significantly reduces stigma negative attitudes toward people with mental health conditions
🌍 Over 3,000 participants
📉 Large effect sizes
💡 Bigger impact in LMICs
Proud to have developed led this initiative @WHO
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Maria Walls retweeted
28 Jun 2025
Absolutely commendable work! This bill has the potential to be life changing for so many. Postponing it to Christmas 2026 is a disgrace
28 Jun 2025
Brought my #Disability Personalised Budgets Bill 2024 to Debate Stage -This legislation will transform the lives of #Disabled citizens & older citizens requiring supports to live with dignity at home -Scrooge Cabinet have postponed it to Christmas Day 2026 oireachtas.ie/en/bills/bill/…
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