Welcome

This website is for a PhD research project based at the Centre for Disability Law and Policy (CDLP), in the University of Galway. The project’s full title is ‘It’s My Life! Decision-making for young people with disabilities in Ireland and Article 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.’ Clíona de Bhailís is the researcher on this project.

Accessibility

It is important that young people with disabilities who are interested in the research can be involved or simply have easy ways to contact us to find out more. Please let us know what would help you to take part. You can contact the project by phone, email, text and information about the project is available in multiple formats – plain language, EasyRead, large text etc. Please also let us know if you need sign language interpretation or other supports.

News & Blog Posts

Zoe McCormack - A letter to my sixteen year old self
Dear Zoe, I know you feel helplessly alone and confused at the moment. Secondary school has been completely overwhelming for Read more
A woman stands in front of a plain brown background. She looks to her left slightly, toward the camera, and smiles. She wears her long brown hair tied up and wears a black string top or vest.
Aoife Price - A letter to my sixteen year old self
"There is so much I want to tell you about the years that are to come and the decisions you Read more