Michael Moynihan: Act with personal responsibility to enable people with disabilities

With Make Way Day coming up, Clare Cronin of the Disability Federation of Ireland says we can all do our bit to make life easier for people with disabilities to safely enjoy the outdoors

'Cars parked on footpaths are a huge issue, particularly for a person using a power wheelchair,' said Clare Cronin of the Disability Federation of Ireland. Picture: iStock

THE morning I was to talk to Clare Cronin I had to visit Washington Street, where the following scene unfolded: A car pulled into a disabled space, the driver left the hazard lights flashing, and then queued for coffee and pastries at a nearby shop.

When I rang Clare, who works for the Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI), it was to chat about Make Way Day later this month. But I couldn’t resist sharing.