Avril Greham
@avrilgreham.bsky.social
Disabled Activist | Speaker & DEI Facilitator | Digital Creator
My words are my own humble opinions and thoughts.
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My words are my own humble opinions and thoughts.
She/She/Her 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇵🇸
For more info avrilgreham.ie or you can help my activism journey at c.
buymeacoffee.com/avrilg
I had the privilege of speaking before the Joint Committee on Disability Matters today in #LeinsterHouse today. #Oireachtas
November 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I had the privilege of speaking before the Joint Committee on Disability Matters today in #LeinsterHouse today. #Oireachtas
This will be a positive step. Lived experience is key to any initiative. #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
October 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
This will be a positive step. Lived experience is key to any initiative. #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
It’s rare that I take stock of what I have achieved but delighted to be going into year 3 of @expandinghorizons.bsky.social I have an amazing team around me incl @amflynn.bsky.social stay tuned, save the day 24th July 2026 #BuildCapacity
Throwback Thursday. Disabled people leading the conversation. Real stories. Clear asks. Watch the reel and follow the journey. Share with disabled people and allies. #ExpandingHorizons #DisabledLed #Accessibility #Inclusion #TBT youtube.com/shorts/0K-jW... @avrilgreham.bsky.social
Expanding Horizons 2025 Highlight Reel #ExpandingHorizons #DisabledLed #Accessibility #TBT
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September 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM
It’s rare that I take stock of what I have achieved but delighted to be going into year 3 of @expandinghorizons.bsky.social I have an amazing team around me incl @amflynn.bsky.social stay tuned, save the day 24th July 2026 #BuildCapacity
Give this account a follow. Over the last 18 months have developed a speaking event led by disabled voices and ready to go national!!! #DisabledExperience
Welcome to Expanding Horizons! This is a space led by disabled people, for disabled people. This post is a collab with @avrilgreham.bsky.social so her community can find us here at @expandinghorizons.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Give this account a follow. Over the last 18 months have developed a speaking event led by disabled voices and ready to go national!!! #DisabledExperience
“Just talk to someone” isn’t always possible when you’re struggling. That’s why we must notice, listen & check in. If someone’s on your mind today, reach out. A simple call or text can change everything.
Good resources: Samaritans 116123 | Mindspace 0949067001 | Mayo MH 0949038148
Good resources: Samaritans 116123 | Mindspace 0949067001 | Mayo MH 0949038148
September 10, 2025 at 10:24 AM
“Just talk to someone” isn’t always possible when you’re struggling. That’s why we must notice, listen & check in. If someone’s on your mind today, reach out. A simple call or text can change everything.
Good resources: Samaritans 116123 | Mindspace 0949067001 | Mayo MH 0949038148
Good resources: Samaritans 116123 | Mindspace 0949067001 | Mayo MH 0949038148
Living with an impairment often means choice isn’t part of your day.
It’s not about being inspirational it’s about navigating a world full of barriers most people never notice.
Check it out: bit.ly/4mRy1kd
#DisabledRights #SocialModel #DisabledNotInvisible
Check it out: bit.ly/4mRy1kd
#DisabledRights #SocialModel #DisabledNotInvisible
Navigating Choice and Accessibility for Disabled Individuals
Living with an impairment often means living without choice. In this honest and empowering blog, Avril Greham shares what it really means to be a disabled person in Ireland including the difference be...
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September 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Living with an impairment often means choice isn’t part of your day.
It’s not about being inspirational it’s about navigating a world full of barriers most people never notice.
Check it out: bit.ly/4mRy1kd
#DisabledRights #SocialModel #DisabledNotInvisible
Check it out: bit.ly/4mRy1kd
#DisabledRights #SocialModel #DisabledNotInvisible
100% I’ve been following GemTurner for awhile on other platforms and her takes on life is always on the money!!
If you're on social media and not following Gem Turner, I highly recommend finding her.
She's hilarious and shares her perspective on living with disability while gently pointing out how society disables and infantilises people.
Peta Hooke's I Can't Stand pod is great too.
She's hilarious and shares her perspective on living with disability while gently pointing out how society disables and infantilises people.
Peta Hooke's I Can't Stand pod is great too.
Gem Turner Is Laughing In The Face Of Ableism
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September 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
100% I’ve been following GemTurner for awhile on other platforms and her takes on life is always on the money!!
The fear is real. No child should be left unable to breathe or live in relentless pain.Harvey Sherratt’s death was avoidable. 300+ children are waiting for scoliosis surgery in Ireland some for years.
August 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The fear is real. No child should be left unable to breathe or live in relentless pain.Harvey Sherratt’s death was avoidable. 300+ children are waiting for scoliosis surgery in Ireland some for years.
Delighted to welcome Mairead Hegarty as our ISL interpreter for Expanding Horizons 2025.
Because real inclusion means everyone’s in the conversation.
🎟 Tickets €20: bit.ly/3HP3KDg
#ExpandingHorizons2025 #ISL #DisabilityPride #AccessibilityMatters @amflynn.bsky.social
Because real inclusion means everyone’s in the conversation.
🎟 Tickets €20: bit.ly/3HP3KDg
#ExpandingHorizons2025 #ISL #DisabilityPride #AccessibilityMatters @amflynn.bsky.social
July 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Delighted to welcome Mairead Hegarty as our ISL interpreter for Expanding Horizons 2025.
Because real inclusion means everyone’s in the conversation.
🎟 Tickets €20: bit.ly/3HP3KDg
#ExpandingHorizons2025 #ISL #DisabilityPride #AccessibilityMatters @amflynn.bsky.social
Because real inclusion means everyone’s in the conversation.
🎟 Tickets €20: bit.ly/3HP3KDg
#ExpandingHorizons2025 #ISL #DisabilityPride #AccessibilityMatters @amflynn.bsky.social
Expanding Horizons returns 24th July, 7pm, Great National Hotel, Ballina. 3 disabled speakers. 1 powerful conversation on real inclusion. 🎟 Tickets: bit.ly/3HP3KDg Get yours before they’re gone. #ExpandingHorizons2025 #DisabilityPride @flanagan4seanad.bsky.social @amflynn.bsky.social
July 14, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Expanding Horizons returns 24th July, 7pm, Great National Hotel, Ballina. 3 disabled speakers. 1 powerful conversation on real inclusion. 🎟 Tickets: bit.ly/3HP3KDg Get yours before they’re gone. #ExpandingHorizons2025 #DisabilityPride @flanagan4seanad.bsky.social @amflynn.bsky.social
Disabled people are still fighting to exist without apology. Disability Pride Month is here, & early bird tickets for Expanding Horizons only available until July 7th! Join us July 24th for a night of real talk & connection. Don’t miss out: bit.ly/3HP3KDg #ExpandingHorizons #DisabilityPrideMonth
July 1, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Disabled people are still fighting to exist without apology. Disability Pride Month is here, & early bird tickets for Expanding Horizons only available until July 7th! Join us July 24th for a night of real talk & connection. Don’t miss out: bit.ly/3HP3KDg #ExpandingHorizons #DisabilityPrideMonth
2day is World AMC International Day. AMC affects 1 in 3,000, causing joint contractures from birth. It’s not progressive, & with the right supports, people thrive. Swipe to see me growing up with AMC + Oscar rocking blue. Wear blue today 2 show support! #AMC #WorldAMCDay #WearBlue #AvrilGreham
June 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
2day is World AMC International Day. AMC affects 1 in 3,000, causing joint contractures from birth. It’s not progressive, & with the right supports, people thrive. Swipe to see me growing up with AMC + Oscar rocking blue. Wear blue today 2 show support! #AMC #WorldAMCDay #WearBlue #AvrilGreham
Where do we even start with this one 🤦🏼♂️ @mayocountycouncil.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Where do we even start with this one 🤦🏼♂️ @mayocountycouncil.bsky.social
In 1987, King Kenny sparked a fire in me.
Liverpool became more than a club — it became part of who I am. As a disabled person, "You'll Never Walk Alone" hits different.
It's not just a song.
It’s a reminder that even on the toughest days, I am never truly alone. Thread 1 of 5
April 27, 2025 at 7:54 PM
In 1987, King Kenny sparked a fire in me.
Liverpool became more than a club — it became part of who I am. As a disabled person, "You'll Never Walk Alone" hits different.
It's not just a song.
It’s a reminder that even on the toughest days, I am never truly alone. Thread 1 of 5
🚨 Batten down the hatches 🚨
#StormEowyn is making its way across Ireland, and while the weather can be tough for everyone, it can hit those of us who are disabled or vulnerable even harder. Let’s make sure we’re all prepared, safe, and looking out for each other during this storm. 1 of 5
#StormEowyn is making its way across Ireland, and while the weather can be tough for everyone, it can hit those of us who are disabled or vulnerable even harder. Let’s make sure we’re all prepared, safe, and looking out for each other during this storm. 1 of 5
January 23, 2025 at 6:33 PM
🚨 Batten down the hatches 🚨
#StormEowyn is making its way across Ireland, and while the weather can be tough for everyone, it can hit those of us who are disabled or vulnerable even harder. Let’s make sure we’re all prepared, safe, and looking out for each other during this storm. 1 of 5
#StormEowyn is making its way across Ireland, and while the weather can be tough for everyone, it can hit those of us who are disabled or vulnerable even harder. Let’s make sure we’re all prepared, safe, and looking out for each other during this storm. 1 of 5
Ready to make 2025 more inclusive....read my latest blog.
How to Support Disability Advocacy in 2025?
5 Simple Steps to Take Action What would the world look like if everyone had equal access to housing, education, healthcare, and transport? For millions of disabled people, these are not abstract ideas—they are basic rights often out of reach. You can help change that. How to support disability advocacy in 2025? Find out here ... Advocating for disability rights is not complicated.
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December 17, 2024 at 7:57 PM
Ready to make 2025 more inclusive....read my latest blog.
This thread is an important read…
I've largely stayed 🤫 during #GE24 as my energy needs to be prioritised on other commitments. While disability, arguably, has never been more prominent as a concern in an election here before, there was a massive missed opportunity in how it has been framed across the board 1/4
December 3, 2024 at 2:30 PM
This thread is an important read…
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Blown away by #SenatorFranceBlack and the public meeting here in Ballina speaking about #OccupiedTerroritoriesBill we are only 2 days away from #GE2024 please vote wisely.
November 26, 2024 at 9:49 PM
Blown away by #SenatorFranceBlack and the public meeting here in Ballina speaking about #OccupiedTerroritoriesBill we are only 2 days away from #GE2024 please vote wisely.
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November 26, 2024 at 1:09 PM
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Dr Matthew Doré is a Palliative Care Consultant he gives his reasons why he does not support the Assisted Dying/Suicide Bill
#MP’s will vote on Friday 29th November
Please Share to your MP
Vote No ❌
#AssistUsToLive
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#MP’s will vote on Friday 29th November
Please Share to your MP
Vote No ❌
#AssistUsToLive
youtu.be/_gt74Xg99ZE
#AssistUsToLive campaign - Dr Matthew Doré, Palliative Care Consultant
YouTube video by Disabled People Against Cuts
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November 24, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Really love this 💜
November 24, 2024 at 3:05 PM
Really love this 💜
It’s shocking they have had all this time to address so many issues and nothing changes. Empty promises and broken manifestos #GE2024
It's 12 years since I wrote this piece, not long after one of @finegaelparty.bsky.social's first cruel acts in government was to cut the Carers' Respite Grant.
I'll never forget the outpouring of emotion in those rooms, nor those people.
#GE24
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I'll never forget the outpouring of emotion in those rooms, nor those people.
#GE24
ancailinrua.com/2012/12/11/t...
The reality of life as a carer – why we need to reverse the respite grant cuts
Protest against Respite Grant cuts outside Dáil Eireann, 11th December Eighteen months ago, in a professional capacity, I undertook a piece of research that involved speaking to carers, both paid a…
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November 24, 2024 at 3:03 PM
It’s shocking they have had all this time to address so many issues and nothing changes. Empty promises and broken manifestos #GE2024
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November 23, 2024 at 6:46 PM
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Hi, my name is Avril and I care about a better future for us all. I tirelessly campaign for the rights of the disabled community and for inclusion to become a matter of form. Find out more at avrilgreham.ie #Inclusion #AvrilGreham
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Hey there! I'm Avril Greham, your go-to disability advocate and DEI speaker. With a passion for inclusivity and sparking change, I'm here to amplify voices and champion diversity. Let's make a differe...
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November 23, 2024 at 4:42 PM
Hi, my name is Avril and I care about a better future for us all. I tirelessly campaign for the rights of the disabled community and for inclusion to become a matter of form. Find out more at avrilgreham.ie #Inclusion #AvrilGreham