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UCD Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities #IDPD2023

Last updated: 14 December 2023 
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Pictures of the speakers who presented during the event

UCD Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities #IDPD2023

In a Nutshell, Disability and Neurodiversity Inclusion in UCD 

UCD Disability Subgroup and UCD Neurodiversity Group celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities with an event showcasing projects, research, and supports available in UCD for disabled and neurodivergent employees. In a nutshell, speakers had 5 minutes and one slide to share their work on disability and neurodiversity.

We also invited members of the UCD community to send us nutshells on their work. Learn about disability and neurodiversity in UCD by exploring the videos and slides.

Guest Speakers at the Event 

  • Dr Deirdre O’Connor, UCD Disability Subgroup Chair, School of Agriculture and Food Science
  • Dr Blánaid Gavin, UCD Neurodiversity Working Group Chair, School of Medicine,
  • Eimear O’Reilly, UCD EDI Project Officer, EDI Unit
  • Emily Smith, Assistive Technology Coordinator, Access and Lifelong Learning
  • Jennie Blake, Associate Director, Alumni Relations
  • Simon Gray, Student Adviser UCD, Community Engagement 
  • Tina Lowe, Campus Accessibility Officer, Access and Lifelong Learning
  • Tom Costelloe, EDI Project Officer, UCD EDI Unit

Contact UCD Equality Diversity and Inclusion

University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
E: edi@ucd.ie