Spokeout
September 2026

Hello Readers, September marks the return to education after the summer break, so what better time to feature an article exploring university life as a wheelchair user?

Conor, Leesa and Juliette share their experiences, offering personal insights into the opportunities, challenges and realities of student life.

What’s clothes shopping like for you?  Edel Carey describes it as sometimes feeling like a competitive sport when you use a wheelchair!

There’s lots to celebrate within IWA at the moment and in today’s edition we mark Carlow Centre’s 20th anniversary and a major milestone for our South Tipperary Volunteer Branch.

Finally, as we gear up for IWA’s Annual Fundraising Day on Thursday September 24th members tell us why they are getting behind the event.

Remember this is your member ezine.  We welcome all feedback and suggestions.

Happy reading,

Marie

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Spotlight on:
Annual Fundraising Day
University Life as Wheelchair Users
Also inside:
Shopping challenges, Carlow celebrations, New accessible parking app plus lots more

In this issue:

  • Spotlight on: Annual Fundraising Day
    Members get behind Annual Fundraising Day
  • Advocacy
    Importance of planning for your future housing needs
  • Sport
    Niamh Buckley shares Paralympic warm-up experience
  • Volunteers
    Celebrating 50 years of IWA's South Tipperary Volunteer Branch
  • Mobility Life
    Rolling Through Retail: Therapy, or A Test of Patience
  • University and Disability: Can it match?
    Real stories, practical advice, and the truth about self-advocacy on campus.
  • IWA Carlow’s 20th Anniversary
    A day of laughter, fun and fond memories.
  • Close to the Door
    How a new app is changing the game for accessible parking
  • New Geodome for Athlone
    IWA Athlone is delighted to introduce its first-ever Geodome for all things horticulture.
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