Thinking Useful Links/Organisations:

Vantastic

Vantastic is a Not for Profit Irish Charity that offers accessible transport services to people with disabilities, citizens (65+) with mobility impairments and not for profit groups. The Vantastic services originated from the total lack of accessible transport in the early 1990’s and the efforts made by the Centre for

Cheeverstown

Cheeverstown is a voluntary organisation that provides a wide range of residential, respite and day services to almost 400 children and adults with an intellectual disability in Templeogue and throughout various community locations in South Dublin. We are committed to a future which respects the contribution and inclusion of people

Lucan Disability Action Group:

Lucan Disability Action Group was established in October 2000, to address the needs of people with a disability in the Lucan area, by eight members of the local community.  They felt there was a need to have an organisation in place that would focus on the issues and needs of

Stewarts Care:

Stewarts Care is committed to providing service users with the services that they require, irrespective of their level of need. Person-centred services will be provided, taking cognisance of the person’s dignity and rights, and based on an assessment of need and the services requested. OUR WORK Operating from two main sites at Palmerstown, and

Gheel Autism Services:

Gheel Autism Services was founded in Dublin city in 1971 by a small group of parents of people with autism. The name Gheel originates from the region of Geel in Belgium where since the 7th century people with disabilities were supported to live in the community and not in institutions.

Dublin 15 Disability Peer Support Group:

Dublin 15 Disability Peer Support Group is the new name for Dublin 15 Leader Forum. However, the group is the same, albeit growing, and the support offered is the same too. We are a community of people with disabilities and we offer support and networking as well as the opportunity to voice

Tilting the Lens

We are a consultancy that asks: “Is this accessible?” We are working to bring visibility to inaccessibility and develop solutions with disabled people – not just for disabled people. With education, advocacy, and design, we support clients to accelerate systemic and cultural change. Our work creates a pathway to a

Blossom Connect:

EMPOWERING SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS AT KEY TIMES OF YOUR LIFE The transition from childhood to adulthood can be particularly daunting for young people with a physical or developmental disability and their families, especially when there are no clear pathways for the future. Practical support and advice can be hard for families

Blossom Ireland

Blossom Ireland’s vision is to create an inclusive society for young people with intellectual disabilities. We believe young people with intellectual disabilities should have the same opportunities as all other young people. Our over-arching mission is to create an inclusive society for young people with intellectual disabilities. Blossom Ireland

My OT & Me

The My OT & Me Platform is an online platform dedicated to sharing knowledge, creating fun and playful opportunities for children and empowering parents & teachers with practical strategies that can be used to develop a child’s skills in their natural environments.  Jess who is the founder of the platform,