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The ID Zone Podcast

The ID Zone Podcast

Welcome to The ID Zone Podcast, created and co-hosted by two mums, Claire and Nessa. They realised the significant gap in accessible information available to families and carers navigating the intellectual disability world. They went looking for answers and discovered a whole community ready to share. Join Claire and Nessa in conversation with therapists, advocates connecting with families. The ID Zone Podcast, season 1 launching on April 14th.

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  • July 7 · 22 min

    Episode 8 : (Part 1 ) A conversation with Prof. Eilish Burke IDS TILDA

    On this week's episode, we talk to Prof. Eilish Burke, researcher with IDS-TILDA at Trinity College Dublin, whose work focuses on intellectual disability, health, and ageing well. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Eilish shares insights from her research and discusses some of the key issues affecting the health and wellbeing of people with intellectual disabilities as they age.https://idstilda.tcd.ie/

  • July 7 · 22 min

    Episode 8: (Part 2) A conversation with Prof.Eilish Burke, IDS-TILDA

    In the second part of our conversation with Prof. Eilish Burke, we delve into the important topic of bone health and why it matters for people with intellectual disabilities as they grow older. Drawing on her work with IDS-TILDA, Eilish shares insights on healthy ageing, maintaining wellbeing, and the steps that individuals, families, and support services can take to help people live healthier, fuller lives. https://idstilda.tcd.ie/

  • June 23 · 33 min

    Episode 7: A conversation with Teresa Foley, Feeding Therapist

    In this weeks episode of the ID Zone Podcast we head to Kilbarrack to talk to Teresa Foley, Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Feeding Expert. Teresa shares her therapeutic and empathetic approach to feeding challenges and gives us an insight into ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). https://www.instagram.com/the_feeding_therapist_/

  • June 9 · 26 min

    Episode 6: A conversation with Sarah Kelly, Speech & Language Therapist

    In this week’s episode of the ID Zone Podcast, we head to Churchtown to chat with Sarah Kelly, Speech and Language Therapist. Sarah gives great feedback on early language development and insights into the many ways people communicate. https://speakeasyslt.ie/ https://www.instagram.com/playeasy.ie/ https://www.playeasy.ie/

  • May 26 · 37 min

    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://www.instagram.com/tomclonan/ https://www.irishlegal.com/articles/private-members-bill-on-disability-rights-clears-seanad

  • May 12 · 29 min

    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://www.facebook.com/sibshopireland/ https://www.instagram.com/sibshopireland

  • April 14 · 35 min

    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://www.instagram.com/dr_rebecca_quin/

  • April 14 · 41 min

    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.instagram.com/inclusion_ireland/ Next episode 28th April with Sinead Cormican OT

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