Mary Rose Attard
Victoria
Summary
A well informed and knowledgeable person with extensive experience in disability services coordination and community outreach. Spearheaded research related to disability and Gozo in order to understand the specific needs and assist to provide the appropriate support for the disabled community. Initiated educational programs in schools promoting Diversity and Inclusion, Excel in organizational leadership and communication, demonstrating significant achievements in collaborative service provision and advocacy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Services Officer
CRPD
04.2016 - Current
- Conducted a research study in Gozo to identify the specific needs of, and gain a better understanding of the real lived life of the Gozitan disabled people and their family
- Initiated and organized the annual conference commemorating the 'International Day Persons with Disability' in Gozo
- Initiated ond organized seminars & info sessions in Gozo
- Initiated and organized Disability Equality training in Gozo
- Initiated, organized and coordinated disability educational programs for students attending the Gozo College primary and secondary schools
- Provided clients with information about disability services and other related issues
- Assisted clients in applying for services offered by CRPD
- Assisted clients with disability and their family in making referrals to the appropriate Disability NGOs and service providers
- Reached out to, and kept in contact with, all Disability NGOs and service providers in Gozo to ensure collaboration for the good of the Gozitan disabled community and their family
- Assisted in giving information and advise related to disability in Gozo to both colleges and management in Gozo and Malta
- Reached out to the disab community and their family to make known their needs and ensure their rights.
- Collaborated with professionals working within the: Ministry for Gozo, Education, Health and CARITAS Gozo
Lecturer at the Barts University
June Bretherton
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Delivered theory and practical training to medical students attending the BARTS University, Gozo.
- Prepared and assessed students' final study unit practical exam.
- Study unit main subject - Disability (Visual Impairment).
- Topics covered: Statistics, types of vision impairments and prevalence, facts and myths about vision impairment, how to communicate and relate with visually impaired patients, use of proper language, assistive devices and technology, types of accessible information and practical tips on how to guide a person with visual impairment.
Gozo Disability Coordinator
Gozo Federation Persons With Disability
03.2008 - 02.2016
- Assumed management duties and responsibilities
- Provided and coordinated the provision of disability services in Gozo. These included: All services offered by The National Commission Persons with Disability (KNPD); The Foundation for Information Technology Accessibility (FITA) and The Malta Community Chest Fund (MCCF) amongst others
- Assisted clients in applying for services
- Provided clients with the necessary information and other support
- Organized basic ICT and ECDL courses for persons with disability
- Organized conferences, seminars, and info sessions
- Delivered Disability Equality Training
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Social Wellbeing - Social Wellbeing Studies
University of Malta
Msida, Malta11.2023
Higher Diploma in C. A. D. P. - Disability Studies
University of Malta
Msida Malta11.2019
Certificate of Attendance in DETOT - Disability Equality Training of Trainers
National Commission Persons With Disability (KNPD)
Santa Venera, Malta11.2007
Certificate of Attendance in Euro Changeover - Euro Changeoverr Trainer
National Euro Changeover Committee
Victoria, Gozo Malta07.2007
Certificate in Personal Psychology - Personal Psychology
Hadley Institute For The Blind
Winnetka, IIlinois2005
Skills
- Good written and verbal communication
- Excellent listening skills
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Collaboration and teamwork skills
- Creativity and flexibility skills
- Proficient in written and spoken Maltese and English languages
- Proficient in computer skills which include the use of: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint and Internet browsing
- Community Outreach
Accomplishments
- Society's impact on the social wellbeing of a person with disability and challenging behaviour in Gozo (2023)
- The social model of disability: Past, present and future (2019)
- Experiencing disability in Gozo (2016)
- Disability services provided by NGOs and other entities in Gozo (2007).
- 'F'Dal Milied b'Solidarjeta' (CD Christmas album)
- 'L-Ahhar Kelmiet' (Musical representation)
- 'Madwar il-Maxtura ta' Betlem'(Children's musical play)
- 'Ma' Marija Lejn Gesu' (Children's musical play)
- 'Il-Migja ta' Pawlu f'Malta' (Children's musical play)
Research Conducted
Original Music Productions
Affiliations
- CRPD Council
- KNPD Board of Directors
- Kummissjoni Djocesan Persuni b'Dizabilita (KDPD)
- Gozo Federation Persons with Disability (GFPD)
- Gozo Aid for the Visually Impaired (GAVI)
- Grupp Djocesan Attivitajiet Zghazagh (GDAZ)
- Grupp Zghazagh Raghaj it-Tajjeb
Additional Information
- 2021 Dean's Award for the best Disability Studies Student
- 2015 - Awarded the Premju Socjeta Gusta for Activism and Action in the disability sector
- 2007 the Kor Fraternitas under my direction performed in front of Pope Francis in a private audience in his private residence, Santa Marta at the at the Vatican City, Rome
- 1987 directed the Kor Fraternitas during a mass celebrated by Saint John Paul ll in his private chapel at the Vatican City, Rome
- 1982 - Appointed choir director
- Musical Awards between 1982 - 1989 in: best singing interpretation 5 times, best original song music 3 times and best song lyrics 3 times
- 1981 All hymns and the Mass 'Il-Quddiesa l-Kbira' were originally composed and sang during the consacration of the Good Shepherd Church
- 1976 (age 14) composition of first original music
Timeline
Lecturer at the Barts University
June Bretherton
10.2017 - 10.2019
Services Officer
CRPD
04.2016 - Current
Gozo Disability Coordinator
Gozo Federation Persons With Disability
03.2008 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Social Wellbeing - Social Wellbeing Studies
University of Malta
Higher Diploma in C. A. D. P. - Disability Studies
University of Malta
Certificate of Attendance in DETOT - Disability Equality Training of Trainers
National Commission Persons With Disability (KNPD)
Certificate of Attendance in Euro Changeover - Euro Changeoverr Trainer
National Euro Changeover Committee
Certificate in Personal Psychology - Personal Psychology
Hadley Institute For The Blind
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