Local Initiatives

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Our vision We won’t stop until we achieve a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. Our mission We’re a strong community of disabled and non-disabled people with a shared vision of equality. We provide practical advice and emotional support whenever people need them most. We do this

Unique: Understanding Rare Chromosomes and Gene Disorders

Unique has been supporting, informing and networking families and individuals affected by a rare chromosome disorder since it was founded by Edna Knight MBE in the UK in 1984 as the Trisomy 9 Support Group. In 1993 the group was granted Charity Status and the logo Unique was adopted. In 1996,

Northside Counselling Service (NCS):

Northside Counselling Service (NCS) is a professional voluntary and community based counselling service and training centre.  Operating now for over thirty years Northside Counselling Service continues to provide an essential and professional counselling service and training school. Over these years we have become known as a centre of excellence for

The Solas Centre: Autism Centre

Ireland’s first dedicated centre for the treatment and assessment of children and families affected by autism has opened in Dublin. The Solas Centre in Clontarf will cut the time spent waiting for diagnosis from the current 12 months to three months, a spokesman said, and hopes to eliminate waiting times

North Fingal ADD/ADHD Support Group:

ADD/ADHD stands for: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyper kinetic Disorder (ADHD). ADD/ADHD is a neurological-based medical condition and is not caused by poor parenting and diet. The North Fingal ADD/ADHD Parent and Adult support Group organises information talks on ADD/ADHD and runs behavioural managment groups for children.

Progressing Disability Services

This is a national project established by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to change the way services are provided. There is a partnership approach to the project, with the HSE working with voluntary organisations they fund, like Enable Ireland. It is being organised at national, regional and local level. What

A Guide to Services for Children with Disabilities – Dublin North:

This directory gives details about specialist services for children with a disability and general services for all children. It’s designed to make sure that you clearly understand local services and how to access them: A Guide to Services for Children with Disabilities – Dublin North

Inspire Northern Ireland

our vision Wellbeing for all. our mission To work together with people living with mental ill health, intellectual disability, autism and addictions to ensure they live with dignity and realise their full potential. To develop a culture of compassion, creating a society free from stigma that focuses on people and

Disabled Living Foundation UK:

DLF is a national charity providing impartial advice, information and training on independent living since 1969. Since 2014 we have been part of The Shaw Trust Disabled Living Foundation