About the Assisting Living and Learning (ALL) Institute
About the Ideas In ALL Blog
Mission
The blog aims to showcase topical and participatory research which revolves around person-centred systems and the application of appropriate technologies. It is interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary.
Values
- Inclusivity
- Accessibility
- Respect for Diversity
- Participation
We will pursue 4 main goals:
Provide a platform for interdisciplinary and multifaceted research: working across disciplines, sectors and, while remaining committed to independent research, we collaborate with civil society, policy makers, industry, intergovernmental organizations, United Nations agencies and most particularly individuals, especially those belonging to different marginalised groups.
Foster accessibility of research dissemination: We encourage blog posts that are written in an accessible way and we encourage, alongside text based posts, audio versions, vlogs with closed captions, Irish Sign Language (ISL) posts. We welcome engagement with our blog from both early career and more advanced academics as well as stakeholders.
Discuss Topical issues and Tackle social exclusion: We welcome posts that reflect on and discuss current issues around the globe. Framing them in an accessible way to the general public whilst maintaining the academic rigor expected from the ALL Institute. We also encourage various viewpoints on a topic, ensuring respectful debate is maintained always.
Cultivating Empowering and Participatory Research: We hold at the forefront the importance of person-centred systems. We hence encourage evidence-based posts on participatory research practices, on research that critically analyse policies and laws, as well as lived experiences that are relevant to the ALL mission. Championing interdisciplinary, human-rights based and empowering research, this blog aims to address from an array of perspectives social inclusion and participation.
The Authors are solely responsible as to the accuracy and correctness of any information included in their posts. The views and opinions expressed in the posts are those of the Authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of the ALL Institute and/or of Maynooth University. The ALL Blog cannot be held responsible for misuse of content within this blog by third parties. Nothing on this blog constitutes legal or professional advice.
About the Assisting Living and Learning (ALL) Institute
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This newly established and inclusive research institute focuses on the development and application of appropriate technologies, person-centred systems and evidence-based policies and laws in order to empower people across their life course and enhance their quality of life. By thinking through the context and meaning of people’s lives, ALL’s research promotes a comprehensive and human-rights based approach to social inclusion and participation. We provide an unparalleled interdisciplinary environment. We work across disciplines, sectors and, while remaining committed to independent research, we collaborate with civil society, policy makers, industry, intergovernmental organizations, United Nations agencies and most particularly individuals, especially those belonging to different marginalised groups.
People live their lives across many boundaries, and to contribute meaningfully to assisting living and learning we have to traverse these boundaries too!
The members of the ALL Executive are: Mac MacLachlan, Deirdre Desmond, Delia Ferri, Derek Barter, Michael Cooke, Katriona O’Sullivan, David Prendergast, Linzi Ryan, Jamie Saris and Rudi Villing.
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ALL Directors
Deirdre Desmond is an associate professor in the Department of Psychology. Her research is grounded in health and rehabilitation psychology, with particular focus on psychosocial adjustment to long-term illness and acquired physical impairment. She is particularly interested in exploring issues at the interface between people and assistive technologies, taking a person centred approach to technology.
Delia Ferri is Professor of Law at Maynooth University Department of Law and Co-director of the ALL Institute. Since 2018, she has been a member of the Royal Irish Academy (RIA) Standing Committee in International Affairs (SCIA). Her research falls within the fields of EU law and Comparative law. She has authored several academic publications focusing on the rights of people with disabilities, participatory processes, and cultural diversity.
Mac MacLachlan is the Clinical Lead for the National Clinical Programme for People with Disability (NCPD) in the HSE (Irish Health Service) and Professor of Psychology and Social Inclusion in Maynooth where he is co-Director of the ALL Institute. He has experience as a lecturer, researcher, clinician, organisational consultant and policy advisor; in Europe, Africa and Asia; with governments, civil society, industry and United Nations agencies.
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