Special Olympics Ireland: Special Olympics changes lives. Special Olympics Ireland is first and foremost a sports organisation for people with an intellectual disability, but it provides athletes with far more than the physical benefits of sport. It’s about fun, friendships and team spirit; it’s about a feeling of belonging, and ultimately improving
National Home Sharing & Short Breaks Network: The National Home Sharing & Short Breaks Network (NHSN) is the premier association of people and organisations engaged in using, promoting and providing Home Sharing / Host Family based services for people with intellectual disability and physical disability and/or Autism. The role of
Irish Wheelchair Association: Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) has gone on to become an important provider of quality services to people with limited mobility throughout the country. Today, our association is made up of a vibrant network of 20,000 members and 2,300 staff, as well as many dedicated volunteers. Website: Irish Wheelchair
Irish Deaf Society: The Irish Deaf Society is the largest Deaf-led organisation in Ireland working with both the Deaf and hard of hearing community. Our work focuses on issues such as achieving equality and access for Deaf people. Irish Sign Language (ISL) is the language of the Deaf community in
Enable Ireland: Enable Ireland provides free services to children and adults with disabilities and their families from over 40 locations in 14 counties. Covering childhood to adulthood our expert teams work with the individual and their family on a plan for each life stage. Website: Enable Ireland Enable Ireland Head Office
Dyslexia Association of Ireland: What does the Dyslexia Association of Ireland do? An Information Service is run from our national office – post, phone, email, website and in person. Information on local services is also provided by volunteers through our network of nationwide branches. An Assessment Service is run in our national office. We have
Disability Federation of Ireland: Ireland needs to change before it’s a fit home for 600,000 people with disabilities. Right now an awful lot is wrong – DFI’s mission is simply to ensure that changes are made that would mean equality for people with disabilities. We want an equal chance of:
Brothers of Charity Services in Ireland: The Brothers of Charity Services in Ireland provide a variety of services and supports to approximately 6,500 people with an intellectual disability or autism, and their families, throughout Counties Clare, Cork, Galway, Kerry, Limerick, Roscommon, Tipperary, and Waterford. The supports, which include residential, respite,
Autism Ireland: Autism Ireland was formed in 2001 to bring positive change into the lives of those affected by autism. The range of services which Autism Ireland provides include raising awareness, information on education & intervention support, advocacy, counselling, home based support, research information and advice for families. Website: Autism Ireland
AsIAm.ie: AsIAm.ie aims to provide a one-stop-shop for the Autism community in Ireland. From providing the public and those with the condition a portal of information about Autism, to providing a platform for people affected by Autism to share their stories and views, to providing a strong voice for the
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