Sarah Philbin is a health services researcher specializing in implementation science and care for medically complex populations. She has extensive experience managing multi-stakeholder collaborations, overseeing funded research portfolios, and translating evidence into
Employer Relations Division in the Department of Social Protection. Niall processes employer applications for Work and Access, and is a part of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Network within the Division.
Here you can find resources that were created specifically to support families living in Ireland.
Elaine has worked clinically for 50 years, mainly in the UK NHS with childhood-onset disabilities in children and adults in North-West Wales. Here, she worked in a transdisciplinary team which provided ‘state of the art’ services to families. Elaine has lived experience of
Katy brings over a decade of community engagement experience as founder of Cerebral Palsy Strong, a nonprofit organization by and for adults with CP. She knows what it’s like to navigate the murky waters of disability beyond childhood, which inspires her to work toward new
Nicola is a passionate advocate and Community & Communication Officer for the Cerebral Palsy Foundation Ireland. A mother of an 11-year-old daughter with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, she has spent over a decade working tirelessly to improve services and advocate for
Dr Declan Sweeney is a Clinical Specialist in Biomechanics and Orthotics with over 20 years’ experience in the assessment and management of complex musculoskeletal foot and lower limb disorders, as well as neuromuscular conditions affecting gait. He graduated with a first
Dr. Murphy, a developmental psychologist with a PhD in Educational Psychology, is passionate about empowering individuals and teams. Her early research studied language and cognitive development of youth predisposed to developmental disorders, and the role of family
Dr. Gavin Colquitt is Executive Director of the Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness (AppWell) and Professor in the Beaver College of Health Sciences at Appalachian State University. A national leader in disability health, Dr. Colquitt’s work centers on
Thomas E. Moran, Ph.D., CAPE, is a professor in the Department of Kinesiology at James Madison University, a nationally certified adapted physical educator, and an individual with lived experience of cerebral palsy. As executive director of Empowerment3—the Center for