Philip J Connolly
UKIM to VIM
On the 17th of August 2023 the UK Independent Mechanism (UKIM) reported on the progress in implementing the United Nations Convention on...
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Philip J Connolly
Aug 7, 20232 min read
You Heard it Here First - the DRN Team Effort and Also General Election Dates Inside
Operation Purple Vote (OPV) is looking to set up an Artificial Intelligence (AI) facility to support the Disability Resilience Network (DRN)
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Philip J Connolly
Jun 19, 20232 min read
So we asked artificial intelligence what the advantage of having a disability might be.
DRN asked artificial intelligence what the advantages might be in our experience of disability. Here below is the response.
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Philip J Connolly
Jun 12, 20235 min read
Transforming Support and Creating Uncertainty and Inconsistency
Below we set out the uncertainties and inconsistencies raised by the recent DWP white paper.
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Philip J Connolly
Feb 28, 20233 min read
Looking For a Black Swan
There are many legitimate influences on good policy making but one essential element is the asking of questions. If we ask better...
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Philip J Connolly
Jan 17, 20231 min read
The beautiful game just got more beautiful - here's how the DRN did it! Looking back from 2025.
The beautiful game just got more beautiful - here's how the DRN did it!
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Martine Waltier
Jan 4, 20232 min read
We have a new anthem
This year we reveal an anthem for the resilient, a song to unite us all.
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Philip J Connolly
Sep 26, 20223 min read
The Bluffers Guide to Obtaining Old and New Resources
Most NGOs have two arms to them. The first is the one that established them as providers of information, advice and guidance, possibly...
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Philip J Connolly
Jun 20, 20223 min read
New Energy for the Unity Plan
If the disability sector is to advance then it will need to find new energy but where is this energy going to come from?
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Philip J Connolly
May 5, 20223 min read
The Unity Plan: how the DRN builds an inclusive economy with you
2000 people have connected with the Disability Resilience Network - the DRN. It is our hope that you can be connected too!
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Philip J Connolly
Apr 10, 20223 min read
Rethink on Barriers
Of course there are barriers and they are in the main real and even hazardous. But! But have barriers been overthought? For decades the word
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Philip J Connolly
Mar 31, 20223 min read
"Touchyfeely": enabling disabled people to create markets that in turn employ them
Enabling disabled people to create markets that in turn employ them.
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Philip J Connolly
Mar 21, 20224 min read
Semiotics of Disability
Semiotics is the study of anything that communicates something. The anything is regarded as a sign and the something is its meaning....
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Philip J Connolly
Mar 7, 20224 min read
Positively Disruptive Leadership
Finding leaders isn't difficult once people know what leadership isn't.
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Nigel Niles
Feb 28, 20223 min read
Preparing for Our Demise
It is a bit strange that on the eve of building something new and important, that we should even be thinking of “demise”.
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Philip J Connolly
Feb 21, 20223 min read
Mass Membership: feedback on our scenario planning
We will become the biggest network for disabled people and those with a long-term health condition because you decided to join us.
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Philip J Connolly
Feb 7, 20223 min read
"Creating our Own Weather" DRN's theory of change
Rainforests occupy only 6% of the earth's surface but 50% of the world's animals live there. Why? Its because rainforests create their...
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Philip J Connolly
Jan 31, 20224 min read
The Purple (Disability) Planet: The DRN Invitation and Challenge to the BBC
David Attenborough was once asked, what gave him hope. He replied "the indomitable spirit of humans and the resilience of nature."
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Philip J Connolly
Jan 24, 20224 min read
Mission Ignition
The Disability Resilience Network is asking for two years of your free time, say about five hours a week.
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Philip J Connolly
Jan 18, 20223 min read
The Book of Numbers
The Disability Resilience Network seeks to capitalise on the wisdom of the crowd.
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