Housing Assistance

Cheshire Ireland:

https://www.cheshire.ie/ Cheshire Ireland provides a range of support services to people with both physical and neurological conditions in their homes, in residential centres, in supported accommodation and in stand alone respite facilities. We provide our services to people often with very complex and high support needs. Cheshire Ireland provide services

Bluebird Care:

https://bluebirdcare.ie/care-services/intellectual-disabilities-support-services/ The support we provide for people with intellectual disabilities is tailored to each individual’s needs – we do not believe in a ‘one size fits all’ approach. We believe in a person-centred approach which means that the needs of the individual are at the heart of everything we do. Person-centred planning is

Irish Wheelchair Association: Assisted Living Services

Assisted Living Services: Assisted Living Services IWA Services The largest of IWA’s service areas is the Assisted Living Service which provides the service of a personal assistant to individuals with physical and sensory disabilities. These services assist individuals in their homes and communities facilitating community participation, access to education, employment

Sunbeam

Sunbeam:  Sunbeam Website Sunbeam House Services provides a range of supports to adults with intellectual disabilities in County Wicklow and South County Dublin. We aim to empower people with the necessary skills to live full and satisfying lives as equal citizens of their local communities. The ethos and philosophy of

How to Reclaim VAT on Aids and Appliances for Persons with Disabilities

VAT refunds on aids and appliances used by people with disabilities: If you live in Ireland and you have a disability, you may get a refund of Value-Added Tax (VAT) on certain special aids and appliances that you need. In some cases people who pay for aids and appliances that are for

Rental Accommodation Scheme

Rental Accommodation Scheme: If you are getting Rent Supplement for a long period and you are in need of long-term housing, you may be eligible for the Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS). The scheme is run by local authorities. The local authority makes the final decision regarding who is eligible under the scheme.

Mobility Aids Grant Scheme

Mobility Aids Grant Scheme: The Mobility Aids Grant Scheme provides grants for works designed to address mobility problems in the home, such as the purchase and installation of grab-rails, a level access shower, access ramps or a stair-lift. The scheme is primarily for older people, but people with a disability

Housing for People with a Disability

Housing for People with a Disability: Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government Website Housing for people with a disability involves a cross government response: The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government’s role involves the provision of a national framework of policy, legislation and funding to underpin the role

Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability

Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability: A housing adaptation grant is available where changes need to be made to a home to make it suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty to live in. The grant can help you to

Applying for Local Authority/Social Housing

Applying for local authority/social housing: Local authorities (or housing authorities) are the main providers of social housing for people who cannot afford to buy their own homes. Local authority housing is allocated according to eligibility and need. Rents are based on the household’s ability to pay. Housing associations and housing co-operatives also