Thinking Sport & Entertainment

‘Tippy Tappy’ Wheelchair Hurling’s best thing I’ve Done:

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/gaa/tippy-tappy-wheelchair-hurlings-best-thing-ive-done-973054.html You really have to see it to believe it. There is no pulling back just because someone is in a wheelchair. I remember one lad got taken to hospital for concussion because he got bashed against a wall. Another went through a fire escape because of the pace he

Special Education—70 Educational Apps for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch:

https://ivypanda.com/blog/special-education-apps-for-iphone-ipad-ipod/ Everyone needs to be educated properly to find their way in this big world. Unfortunately, not everyone is lucky to be born completely healthy. There are people with special needs who want to be—and deserve to be—equal to everyone else. Even though the special education process (also referred to

Logitech Unveils an Affordable Button Kit for the Xbox Adaptive Controller:

https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/18/logitech-adaptive-gaming-kit/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly90LmNvL3hubjZOR1JaYlc_YW1wPTE&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABRunPgbkhSzOO2jzwCFe-nBBuOYX_osvIAeC44YxtpGqCnK3oide6zS0CZGaKUhTtts_Ni8sQes5PNq99oZKHrtP9W-THxp0KUiTwrYK8oVCa2Ik1v-220hDjOBeoAQRUD_1gHS_gpiloWTJMTjNbJGv5SjziQ1pA3ffUq4w4i1 Technology companies have been making more of an effort to include gamers with disabilities in their design recently, especially with the popularity of Microsoft’s Adaptive Controller for Xbox One and PC. Now, Logitech is pushing the adaptive design one step further by producing an add-on for the controller to meet more accessibility requirements.

Donaghadee Sets up Ireland’s First Disabled Friendly Golf Hub:

https://www.bbc.com/sport/disability-sport/50317471 By John Haughey Trevor Hillen’s pride is palpable on this gloriously sunny autumn morning at his beloved Donaghadee Golf Club. He looks across a crowded putting green as Ireland’s World One-Arm Golf Champion Cian Arthurs is giving putting lessons to children from nearby Killard House Special School. One doesn’t

A Guide to Autism Friendly Activities:

https://www.independent.ie/life/a-guide-to-autism-friendly-activities-38652849.html After her nephew was diagnosed with autism, journalist Laura Noonan began work on an autism-friendly activities website to give families easy access to the services. I wanted the whole world for him, but in the weeks and months after my nephew’s autism diagnosis, Dillon’s life seemed squashed into a

ENJOY TENNIS:

https://www.tennisireland.ie/clubs/enjoy-tennis/ ENJOY TENNIS is the Tennis Ireland programme for players with a disability to learn and enjoy playing tennis in clubs around Ireland. Enjoy Tennis is a project developed by Tennis Ireland in conjunction with service providers, including Stewarts Care, Carmona Services, St Michael’s House, Cheeverstown, Festine Lente, Sunbeam and Lakers. The 

New Braille UNO:

https://boingboing.net/2019/10/07/new-braille-uno-allow-visually.html Mattel has brought inclusivity to one of its most popular card games, UNO. The UNO Braille Edition (available at Target for $9.99) was developed in partnership with the National Federation of the Blind and allows both the visually impaired and sighted people to play UNO together. The special deck’s announcement comes shortly

Remember Us: Social Group for People with Special Needs:

https://rememberus.ie/our-story/ https://rememberus.ie/our-story/ Remember Us was set up by Nora Roban in 1998. When asked why, Nora replied: “The answer is simple. My son Paul has special needs. It is absolutely vital for people with special needs to develop their social skills and self-esteem early in life, to help integrate into

Talking About – Secondary School – App for iPad:

https://www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/product/talking-about-secondary-school/ The move from Junior to Secondary School can bring with it extra social demands and more complicated routines. These can affect a child’s feelings, emotions, and behaviour. The App provides the opportunity to discuss these situations. For more information see below: If you are wanting to download this iPad

IWA Accessible Gym:

https://iwasport.com/iwa-sport-accessible-gym/ The IWA gym offers everyone an opportunity to enjoy a fitness workout in a fully accessible and inclusive environment. The Gym has a diverse membership base with membership open to IWA members, the general public, students & older adults (65+). We also accept referrals through the HSE GP Referral programme,