National Groups

Deaf Sports Ireland:

Deaf Sports Ireland, known as Irish Deaf Sports Association until 2012, was set up in 1968 and is one of the longest running organisations in the Irish Deaf Community still in existence today. Today, DSI is the national governing body in Ireland and is affiliated to International Committee of Sports

Vision Sports Ireland Useful Links:

Useful Links: ChildVision Gracepark Road Drumcondra Dublin 9 Tel: 01 837 3635 Fax: 01 837 3884 Email: info@childvision.ie www.childvision.ie Fighting Blindness 7 Ely Place, Floor 3 Dublin 2 Telephone: +353 1 6789 004 Email: info@fightingblindness.ie www.fightingblindness.ie National League of the Blind of Ireland 21 Hill St Dublin 1 Telephone (01)8742792 https://nlbit.wordpress.com/hone

NCBI Types of Assistive Technology:

If you have little or no vision, you may find it difficult or impossible to do things that so many people now take for granted. These include using the internet, booking flights, reading printed items such as books, magazines, newspapers or even mail that comes through the door. Technology can

Fighting Blindness Technology Exchange Club:

The Exchange Club is an informal gathering of people living with varying degrees of sight loss who wish to improve their daily lives through assistive technology. Members share their experience of how they found solutions to problems accessing technology, and ask for support with any technological difficulties that may arise.

The Down Syndrome Centre:

The Down Syndrome Centre was founded by Peter Gaw and his wife, Mary as a result of their frustration at not being able to access relevant services for their two youngest children, both of whom have Down syndrome. Our charity has been around for a few years and, in October

Carriglea Cáirde Services:

Carriglea Cáirde Services provides  residential, respite and day services services and supports to persons with an intellectual disability. Services are provided to people in West Waterford and services are mainly centred in Dungarvan. Carriglea Cáirde Services provides a variety of services and supports to approx. 180 adults with an intellectual disability

St Patrick’s Centre (Kilkenny):

St Patrick’s Centre, Kilkenny is located on the Kells Road (approximately 1 mile from Kilkenny town centre) and is situated in a 19.9 acre site. It was opened in 1966 by the Sisters of Charity to provide residential services for 25 children with intellectual disabilities within a regional catchment. The

Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI):

The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) brings together over thirty non-profit organisations to advocate for the rights of 800,000 people in Ireland living with a neurological condition. Neurological Conditions affect the brain and spinal cord. They represent the leading cause of disability throughout the world and include many common conditions

Noonan Syndrome Ireland:

This group aims is to connect people in Ireland who have Noonan Syndorme (NS) or who love someone with NS. A group that shares experiences, concerns and a lot more. Noonan Syndrome Ireland

Disability Bray:

Welcome to Disability Bray – we are delighted to see you here! Disability Bray is a community website with information and listings on all things disability-related. We have a focus on Bray and North Wicklow because of our origins, but you’ll find lots of information here that’s relevant to the