Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 9 February 2023
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters
Raising Awareness of the Lived Experience of Congregated Settings: Discussion
Ms Barbara O'Connell:
On the example Dr. Foley gave, someone might have very high medical needs, but nursing homes were designed for older people. For people who are 58 or whatever age whose level of activity and social interaction is not being facilitated, that is a problem. People may need to live in a bigger group setting because of medical and other needs, but, going back to the issue of environment, it depends on how people are being facilitated. It is great that Mr. Alford is being facilitated to access education, but that is not typical.
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