Thinking Useful Links/Organisations:

The State Examinations Commission

The State Examinations Commission: The State Examinations Commission oversees the State examinations at second level in Ireland. These examinations are the Junior Certificate and the Leaving Certificate. It also organises certain trade and professional examinations. Since 2003, the Commission is responsible for the development, assessment, accreditation and certification of the

Sign Language Interpreting Service

Sign Language Interpreting Service: Sign Language Interpreting Service (SLIS) is the national Sign Language Interpreting Service for Ireland. Established in 2007, SLIS is supported and funded through the Citizens Information Board. The mission of SLIS is to ensure Deaf people can live as full and equal citizens. We achieve this

National Council for the Blind Ireland (NCBI)

National Council for the Blind Ireland: NCBI (National Council for the Blind Ireland) is the national sight loss agency. We are a not for profit charity, which offers support and services to people of all ages who are experiencing difficulties with their eyesight. Some Facts We provide a service to over

Autism Assistance Dogs

Autism Assistance Dogs: We are a national charity set up to transform the lives of children with autism and their families, by providing highly trained ‘task specific’ assistance dogs to children with autism to support them to overcome the sometimes distressing elements of this invisible disability. We are dedicated to raising awareness

Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland

Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland : Below is a list of motor companies that offer a discount to DDAI members when purchasing a new vehicle. Discounts vary so we advise that you contact your nearest distributor for further information. Toyota Volvo Renault Dacia Ford VW Nissan FIAT Peugeot Hyundai Opel

Public Health Nurses

Public Health Nurses: Public health nurses are employed by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to provide a range of health care services in the community. They are usually based in your local health centre and are assigned to cover specific geographical areas. They provide services in schools, in health centres, in day

Speech & Language Therapists:

Speech & Language Therapists: Speech & Language Therapists Much of what we do in our daily lives involves communicating and interacting with others. Communication skills are important for things like expressing our thoughts and needs, listening to others, being able to work together with someone to solve a problem. If

Physiotherapy Services

Physiotherapy Services: Physiotherapy services delivered through the public health service are generally provided in hospitals, either on an in-patient or out-patient basis. Physiotherapists are specialized members of the healthcare profession who use mainly physical means such as exercise, manipulation, massage and electrical methods of therapy. This therapy is used to treat

Occupational Therapy Services

Occupational Therapy Services: Occupational therapy services are designed to help people who have a disability (physical, psychological or social) to achieve the maximum degree of independence in ordinary living. Many occupational therapists work in Health Service Executive (HSE) Local Health Offices or Primary Care Teams. In theory, everyone who needs the service

The Brickx Club

The Brickx Club: The Brickx Club has been developed to help your child get a good start in learning through FUN! Our aims are: Developing the imagination. Creativity. Social Skills. Putting ideas into reality. Achievement. Problem Solving. Sharing. Turn-Taking. Teamwork. Sociability. Self-esteem. Learning to follow instructions. Special Groups: These clubs