Vivian Rath

Vivian Rath, is a PhD Researcher in Trinity College Dublin researching the social involvement of students with disabilities in higher education. Following his Degree in Pharmacology, he went on to complete an MSc in Business Management where he researched the employment of graduates with disabilities. Director of AHEAD for 6 years, and a founding member of the national third level mental health campaign Pleasetalk.org. Vivian is a recently appointed member of the National Disability Stakeholders Group. He has extensive experience providing supports to people with disabilities accessing education and employment opportunities. A person with a disability, Vivian has been a disability activist for many years, campaigning for greater participation of people with disabilities in public and political life.