National Groups

Headway Injury:

https://headway.ie/ Headway provides rehabilitation services for people living with Acquired Brain Injury. Our aim is to help you rebuild your life after a brain injury. We want to help you make the most of your potential, improve your quality of life and level of independence. We know that every person is

SNAP: Special Needs Active Parents

https://snapireland.net/about/ https://snapireland.net/about/ Special Needs Active Parents was initially set up after a group of parents enquired about establishing swimming lessons for children with Special Needs back in June 2004. These parents got to know each other at different early intervention sessions (ie. Physiotherapy, Feeding Clinics etc.) which they attended at

Irish Association for Palliative Care:

https://www.iapc.ie/ Palliative care is, first and foremost, about life.  It is an approach to care that is life-affirming and life-enabling. “You matter because you’re you, and you matter to the end of your life. We will do all we can not only to help you to die peacefully, but also

The MS Care Centre:

https://ms-society.ie/pages/what-we-do/services/the-ms-care-centre The MS Care Centre is the only dedicated respite centre for people with Multiple Sclerosis in Ireland and is a place for residents to learn more about their MS and find ways to self-managetheir condition. It offers short-term respite care to people with MS and other neurological conditions, therapeutic

Dyspraxia Ireland:

https://www.dyspraxia.ie/ Formed in 1995 by parents of children with Dyspraxia/DCD, the organisation aims to: Raise awareness of Dyspraxia/DCD in Ireland and create a better understanding of the difficulties people with Dyspraxia/DCD and their families face.Ensure adequate resources are available to support the needs of people with Dyspraxia/DCD. This includes occupational

Spectrum Alliance:

https://spectrumalliance.ie/ https://spectrumalliance.ie/ The Spectrum Alliance is an umbrella network of national organisations which advocates for the needs of people with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia , ADD/ADHD and Asperger Syndrome. The Organisations involved in the Alliance are Dyslexia Association of Ireland, HADD Ireland, Dyspraxia Ireland and Aspire- The Asperger Sydrome Association of Ireland. All

PARENTLINE:

https://www.parentline.ie/ For over thirty years, Parentline has provided a completely confidential helpline for parents and guardians. Parents phone Parentline with all sorts of problems. There is no typical call. Calls come from parents of new born babies, toddlers, pre-teens and teenagers – children of all ages. All ages offer different challenges. We

National Federation of Voluntary Bodies:

This section of the website will provide you with links to valuable resources for your information.  And you will also find more resources, including all National Federation publications, under our Publications section. https://www.fedvol.ie/Resources/Default.191.494.html

Stories of Social Inclusion – Ireland: Stories of belonging, contributing and connecting

https://www.inclusionireland.ie/stories-of-social-inclusion Launch of ’19 Stories of Social Inclusion – Ireland: Stories of Belonging, Contributing and Connecting’ The launches will take place at events in Dublin on 8th May and in Tullamore on 29th May. Find out more and register to attend at this link About ’19 Stories of Social Inclusion – Ireland’  People with

Connect Family Network:

https://www.inclusionireland.ie/content/page/connect-family-network-support-family-groups Inclusion Ireland and Down Syndrome Ireland are two national organisations that will be working together on the Connect Family Network.  There are many parent and family disability support groups that are doing good work in Ireland – but connecting with others to share concerns, keep informed and have your voice