Reposted by Amy HassettDisabled Women Ireland @dw-ireland.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Our co-director @amyhassett.bsky.social and treasurer @jonkskearns.bsky.social are appearing before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters, talking about access to work for Disabled Women. You can watch along (or see the recording afterwards) here: www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...oireachtas.ieOireachtas committee meeting live streamLive stream of public Oireachtas committee meeting in committee room 1 045
Amy Hassett @amyhassett.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Science Week is only a couple of days away - really looking forward to taking part in Wexford Science Café on the 18th in Wexford Library talking about the importance (and opportunities) of science communication! www.scienceweek.ie/event/wexfor...scienceweek.ieWexford Science Café – Wexford Town Library.Why Science Communication Matters Wexford Science Café will hold a panel discussion on the imp0rtance of Science Communication and reflecting on thirty years o 000
Amy Hassett @amyhassett.bsky.social · 22/10/2025We don't talk often enough about the fact that disabled people are twice as likely to experience poverty as non-disabled people, and that disabled women are 25% more likely again to experience poverty relative to disabled men.lnkd.inLinkedInThis link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn 1318
Amy Hassett @amyhassett.bsky.social · 13/09/2025@nemkearns.bsky.social and I are down in Cork this weekend at Q-Con with LINQ Ireland (representing @dw-ireland.bsky.social), giving a workshop on Cripping and Queering relationships. It's lovely to be in the same place as so many amazing queer people. Looking forward to tomorrow! 061
Amy Hassett @amyhassett.bsky.social · 08/09/2025One week on from Dublin Maker, I’m still recovering, but only because it was such a brilliant, community-filled and conversation-packed two days. I first went to @dublinmaker.bsky.social in 2018 with Jelly Lab and I was instantly hooked. 130
Amy Hassett @amyhassett.bsky.social · 29/08/2025Very exciting to see this all come together- and very much looking forward to tomorrow! 091
Amy Hassett @amyhassett.bsky.social · 12/07/2025This is a little late, but I passed my Viva last month, and this week my PhD corrections were accepted - wrapping up 5 amazing years. I am very grateful for all those who have supported me along the way. A particularly huge thanks to my supervisor Mark Pickering and @niamh-deburca.bsky.social 020
Amy Hassett @amyhassett.bsky.social · 30/04/2025As part of the Dublin Maker team, I know I'm biased saying this, but going to this as a Maker for the past 6 years has genuinely always been the highlight of my summer! Find out more information on the website, or just drop me a message! 040
Amy Hassett @amyhassett.bsky.social · 27/03/2025Looking forward to this! The @uniofgalwaycdlp.bsky.social's webinars are always so useful. If you are part of a DPO in Ireland and will be reporting to the #UNCRPD, don’t miss this one! 030
Amy Hassett @amyhassett.bsky.social · 14/03/2025Very excited to have joined the team at @dublinmaker.bsky.social and really looking forward to getting stuck in, meeting makers, and preparing for this years festival! 020