Social Lives
Author: Mohamed Maalim – PhD Researcher at the ALL Institute, Department of Psychology, Maynooth University, and Senior Occupational Therapist at Stewartscare
Persons with disabilities, people with functional limitations resulting from chronic conditions, and older adults often experience physical, psychological, and social challenges restricting their participation in society. Moreover, individuals with disabilities often experience direct and indirect societal discrimination, as mentioned in the report Disability and Discrimination in Ireland. The right of the person with disabilities to the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms, as well as to the protection and promotion of their inherent dignity and respect, is enshrined in Article 1 (Purpose) of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
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