As a deaf and disabled person, Nuala has worked to close the gap between decision-makers and deaf and disabled people.

She is the author of “Progress Towards the Implementation of the UNCRPD” and “The Pedagogy of Lifelong Learning”, as well as a board member of the NI Museum Council, CnaG, and the Human Rights Consortium.

Nuala is also a council member of CCMS, Vice Chair of Thrive, and a member of the UK UNCRPD Civic Society Steering Group, Reclaim the Agenda and the Women’s Policy Group.