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A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Paul Alford will now be able to have up to five people in his newly expanded, freshly tiled kitchen. It is all a far cry from the circumstances of the majority of his life. Picture: Barry Cronin</p>

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How people live with intellectual disability has changed — society must keep up

Increased life expectancy for those with an intellectual disability is a huge success story but there is a lack of preparedness for addressing the needs of this older population and the fears of their ageing parents and carers

<p>More than two-thirds of the 15m coronavirus vaccines shipped within the US remain unused. Picture: AP Photo/Mark Lennihan</p>

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Irish Examiner view: Unsung heroes of the pandemic

Fergus Finlay: My wife’s credentials on disability? Just ask the esteemed professor

Children with an autistic sibling are often involved in their care

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Children with an autistic sibling are often involved in their care

HIQA finds poor management at number of care homes for those with intellectual disabilities

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HIQA finds poor management at number of care homes for those with intellectual disabilities

Nurses protest over disability cuts

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Nurses protest over disability cuts

INMO calls for service shake-up for those with intellectual disabilities

INMO calls for service shake-up for those with intellectual disabilities

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has called for a shake-up of services for people with intellectual disabilities.

Wed, 26 Aug, 2015