https://www.dpoi.ie/ Disabled People of Ireland is a group of disabled people who have come together to develop an organisation for disabled people and disabled peoples’ organisations (DPOs) in Ireland. We want to involve all disabled people regardless of “type” of disability and we strive to be inclusive and supportive to all. Why We Exist:
https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/disability-allowance-refusals-rise-but-70-of-appeals-granted-900721.html New figures show that while there was a rise in the percentage of applications turned down for disability allowance last year, almost 70% of appeals were then upheld. By last December the number of recipients of disability allowance stood at 140,835, with 23,080 new applications received by the Department
https://www.cranncentre.ie/ The Crann Centre provides a range of programmes and supports designed and informed by people living with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, along with their families. Using innovative and evidence-based research from around the world, Crann aims to provide a range of support in-centre and in coordination with other organisations.
Website Newspaper Article: https://www.echolive.ie/life/Working-towards-my-dream-job-2419081f-5b3b-4629-b13f-f14081969090-ds THE COPE Foundation, which supports 2,350 children and adults of every ability, is all about inclusion. Recently, the organisation launched Ability@Work at the Republic of Work on the South Mall. Its aim is to connect jobseekers with local employers in Cork and to promote inclusivity and diversity in
Website News Article: https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/fitness/people-with-intellectual-disabilities-relishing-new-fitness-initiative-1.3831295 Until recently, Mary Lynch had to take her 26-year-old son Jonathan for a gruelling two-hour power walk around their Donaghmede neighbourhood every single evening. Jonathan is a powerhouse of energy, but lacks concentration, and needs to be kept constantly occupied. “Every evening we’d take him out for at least two
https://www.smh.ie/ St. Michael’s House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with intellectual disabilities and their families in 170 locations in the greater Dublin Area. It supports 1,782 people and this has an impact on thousands of family members. St. Michael’s House is a
https://www.smh.ie/download/pdf/20181101141839.pdf
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/drugs_and_medicines/drugs_payment_scheme.html Under the Drugs Payment Scheme, you pay a maximum of €124 in a calendar month for approved prescribed drugs, medicines and certain appliances for use by yourself and your family in that month. If a reference price has been set for the drugs you are prescribed, this is the price that the HSE
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/drugs_and_medicines/prescription_charges_for_medical_card_holders.html If you have a medical card, there is a charge for prescribed medicines and other items that you get on prescription from pharmacies. The prescription charge is €2.00 for each item that is dispensed to you under the medical card scheme, up to a maximum of €20 per month per person or
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/drugs_and_medicines/long_term_illness_scheme.html People suffering from certain conditions can get free drugs, medicines and medical and surgical appliances for the treatment of that condition. These are provided under the Long Term Illness Scheme. This scheme is administered by the Health Service Executive (HSE), under Section 59 of the Health Act 1970. The Long
Thinking Disabilities, Hill Road, Killaloe, Co. Clare, V94 YR59, Ireland.
©Thinking Disabilities. All Rights Reserved
Privacy Terms Cookies Contact
