Thinking Useful Links/Organisations:

National Federation of Arch Clubs

What are Arch Clubs? Arch Clubs provide a secure social environment for people with special needs,  their siblings and friends to learn, form friendships and above all, have fun. Aims of Arch Clubs: To provide a social outlet for people with special needs. To develop the members social skills, self-esteem

Vision Sports Ireland

Vision Sports Ireland: Vision Sports Ireland (Vision Sports) is unique in that it is the only organisation in Ireland solely dedicated to promoting sport and recreation for vision impaired people. Indeed, we are the officially registered National Governing Body (NGB) for sport for vision impaired people in Ireland. We are

Sport Inclusion Disability Officers

Sports Inclusion Disability Officers (SIDO): A list of the Sports Inclusion Disability Officers (SIDO) in each county in Ireland. Cavan Local Sports Partnership Contact: Dean Mc Elroy Tel: 049 4378582 Email: Sido@cavansportspartnership.ie Monaghan Local Sports Partnership Contact: Dean Mc Elroy Tel: 042 – 9755126 Email: sportsoffice@monaghancoco.ie Clare Sports Partnership Contact: James Murrihy

Special Olympic Ireland Clubs

SPECIAL OLYMPICS CLUBS: There are 385clubs throughout Ireland which have been established to run Special Olympics Sports Programmes. These clubs have been set up by community groups, intellectual disability service providers and special schools. They provide sports training and coaching for athletes with intellectual disabilities, on a weekly basis, and are usually organised by volunteers from within the

Judo Assist Ireland

Judo Assist Ireland: Judo Assist Ireland is a non-profit, non-political organisation dedicated to the promotion and development of inclusive judo both nationally and internationally.  We operate a national / international Special Needs / Autism activity and inclusion programme specifically designed to encourage physical activity, inclusion, competitiveness and well being to a

Irish Wheelchair Association Sport

Irish Wheelchair Association Sport: MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission is to develop and promote sport, physical and recreational opportunities for people with a physical disability to reach their full potential. VISION: Our vision is for everyone with a physical disability to enjoy sport, physical and recreational activities on a fully inclusive

IRFU Disability Policy

IRFU Disability Rugby: Disability Rugby is part of the IRFU Spirit of Rugby programme. Based on the IRFU values of respect and inclusion the IRFU is establishing a standardised, inclusive framework for disability rugby and developing club resources for the playing, coaching and promotion of rugby for individuals with disabilities. The

Football For All Programme

Football for All Programme: The Football for All programme is made up of players from all groups and sporting bodies that cater for people with a disability who want to play football. At the moment we have approximately 3,800 players participating in all of our programmes. The FAI in the

CARA: Sport Inclusion Ireland

CARA: People with disabilities deserve the same rights to be active as everybody else. CARA believes that sport and physical activity for people with disabilities is a means of enhancing life, increasing social interaction, improving physical and mental health and empowering people in all aspects of their lives. Our challenge is to

DARE: Disability Access Route to Education

Dare: Disability Access Route to Education: The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. Dare Website Colleges Participating in DARE: Athlone Institute of Technology Cork Institute of Technology Dublin