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The Right to Ordinary with Inclusion Ireland

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About the show

The Right to Ordinary is a podcast from Inclusion Ireland, hosted by CEO Derval McDonagh. An ordinary life shouldn’t be extraordinary. The right to choose where you live. To work. To have relationships. To make your own decisions. To be part of your community. And to have a say in the things that affect your life. Each episode brings together guests with lived experience, knowledge and different perspectives for honest conversations and practical information about the issues that matter to people with intellectual disabilities, their families and supporters. We break down complex systems, challenge misconceptions and explore what it takes to move from simply being listened to, to having real influence. Because everyone has the right to an ordinary life.