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Services Directory

 

Please find below the updated, Services Directory.

Click on a county to view services in that area. For a list of National Organisations, CLICK HERE.

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LEINSTER - Dublin

Anne Sullivan Centre
Address: Brewery Road, Stillorgan, Co Dublin
Tel: 01 2898339
Fax: 01 2898408
Email: annesullivancentre@eircom.net
Delegate name: Finola Loughney
No. of service users: 11
Area covered: Dublin
Clients taken from other areas? Yes
Services provided:
  • Special School for children who are deafblind
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Community group homes for adults with Day Centre
  • Information and support for families and professionals working with people who are deafblind

Ár Nglór- Mental Health Advocacy Service -Dublin
Address: 38 Blessington Street, Dublin 7
Tel: 01 8601620
Email: jmccrudden@shineonline.ie
Delegate name: John McCrudden

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Asperger Syndrome Advocacy Service

Address: Mount Pleasant Business Park, Mount Pleasant Upper,

              Dublin  6

Tel: 01 4985831/ 086 3658885
Email: advocacy.tuiscint@gmail.com
Delegate name: Jim Comiskey

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Augustine's (St) School
Address: Hospitaller Order of St John of God, Obelisk Park, Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin
Tel: 01 2881771
Fax: 01 2834117
Email: staugust@sjog.ie
Website: www.saintaugustines.ie
Delegate name: The Director
No. of service users: 164
Area covered: Dublin, Wicklow
Clients taken from other areas? Yes
Service available to: 6-18 years with mild intellectual disability
Services provided:
  • Special School- Mild General Learning Disability
  • Therapies
  • Multi Disciplinary Team- Social Work, Psychology and Speech & Language Therapy available to students attending the school
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Residential Service - 5day residential facility for students during term time.
  • Vocational Training- additional skills training for 16 to 18 year olds attending the school.
  • Respite Beds for Children

Ballyfermot Advocacy Service

Address: Ballyfermot Advocacy Service, Ballyfermot Civic Centre,

              Ballyfermot, Dublin 10

Tel: 01 6207141
Email: advocacy@ballyfermot.ie
Delegate name: Madge O'Callaghan

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

BRI Advocacy Service

Address: National Rehabilitation Hospital, Rochestown Avenue, Dun

              Laoghaire, Dublin

Tel: 01 2355125/ 087 9698452
Email: sarah.campbell@briireland.ie
Delegate name: Sarah Campbell

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Callan Institute for Positive Behaviour Support
Address: St John Of God Community Services Limited, Crinken House, Crinken Lane, Shankill, Co. Dublin
Tel: 01 2721030
Fax: 01 2720129
Email: callan@sjog.ie
Website: www.callaninstitute.ie
Delegate name: Director
Area covered: Dublin
Clients taken from other areas? Yes

Services provided:

  • Behavioural Assessment Services
  • Consultation to individuals & families re behavioural support, staff training in behavioural support
  • Services for People with Challenging Behaviour

Careworld Care Services
Address: 9 Inns Court, Winetavern Street, Christchurch, Dublin 8
Tel: 01 6169747
Fax: 01 6169746
Email: dod@careworld.ie
Website: www.careworld.ie
Delegate name: Deirdre O'Driscoll
Area covered: National

Services provided:

  • Care services are available to everyone

Central Remedial Clinic
Address: Penny Ansley Building, Vernon Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3
Tel: 01 8542200
Fax: 01 8335496
Email: info@crc.ie
Website: www.crc.ie
Delegate name: Tom Kehoe
No. of service users: 4000
Area covered: Dublin
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: Persons must have a physical disability

Services provided:

  • Comprehensive range of services for People with Disabilities
  • Early Intervention Services (0-5yrs)
  • Specialist Services for Adults and Children with Physical Disabilities
  • Specialist Services in Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Therapies, Gait Analysis
  • Specialised Seating & Assistive Technology, Eating, Drinking, and Swallowing Clincs
  • Special Preschool and School for Children with Physical Disabilities
  • Services to Students in mainstream school include Therapies, Assistive Technology etc,
  • Vocational/Skill Specific Training
  • Day Activation Centres

Centre for Disability Studies
Address: UCD School of Psychology, D005 Newman Building, UCD, Dublin 4
Tel: 01 7168333
Fax: 01 7168568
Email: marie.oconnor@ucd.ie
Website: www.ucd.ie/include
Delegate name: Marie O'Connor
Area covered : National organisation

Services provided:

  • Teaching and Research

Cheeverstown House
Address: Templeogue, Dublin 6W
Tel: 01 4993700
Fax: 01 4055650
Email: info@cheeverstown.ie
Website: www.cheeverstown.ie
Delegate name: Brendan Sutton
No. of service users: 400
Area covered: Dublin

Services provided:

  • Adult residential Services
  • Diagnostic & Assessment Services
  • Early Intervention Services (0-3yrs)
  • Early Intervention Services (3-6yrs)
  • Special Pre-School
  • Special School - Severe / Profound
  • Child Development Centre
  • Vocational Training
  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Sheltered Workshop / Occupations
  • Supported Employment Programme
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Community Group Homes for Adults
  • Community Group Home for Children
  • Home Support Services

Cheshire Ireland Citizen Advocacy Project

Address: Bracken Business Park, Bracken Road, Sandyford Estate,

              Dublin 18

Tel: 01 2974138/ 087 2700253
Email: charlotte.knight@cheshire.ie
Delegate name: Charlotte Knight

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Children's Sunshine Home
Address: Leopardstown Road, Foxrock, Dublin 18
Tel: 01 2893151
Fax: 01 2899972
Email: admin@csh.ie
Website: www.sunshinehome.ie
Delegate name: Philomena Dunne
Services provided:
  • Children with life limiting conditions and their families
  • The Children's Sunshine Home provides community supports for children with complex needs
  • Respite care
  • Crisis care
  • Transitional care and end of life care for children with life limiting conditions from birth to eighteen years

Clondalkin Disability Advocacy Project

Address: Clondalkin CIS, Oakfield Industrial Estate, Clondalkin,

              Dublin 22

Tel: 01 4579243
Email: clondalkin.advocate@citinfo.ie
Delegate name: Margaret Tumbleton

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Cri du Chat Syndrome Support Group
Address: Audax, Saval Park Road, Dalkey, Co Dublin
Tel: 01 2353535 / 086 2633090
Email: maryloug@gmail.com
Delegate name: David and Mary Lou Girvan
Area covered : National organisation

Services provided:

  • Support Group for families of those with Cri du Chat Syndrome

Dementia Rights Advocacy Service

Address: North Dublin Home Care Service, Coolock Development

              Centre, Burnratty Drive, Coolock, Dublin 17

Tel: 01 8022200
Email: tvankeeken@alzheimer.ie
Delegate name: Tessa Van Keeken

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Down Syndrome Ireland - Head Office
Address: Citylink Business Park, Old Naas Road, Dublin 12
Tel: 01 4266500 / 1890 374374
Fax: 01 4266501
Email: info@downsyndrome.ie
Website: www.downsyndrome.ie
Delegate name: Annette O'Neill
No. of service users: 3,500
Area covered : National organisation

Services provided:

  • National organisation representing people with Down Syndrome and their families
  • 25 branches nationwide providing local support
  • Provide information, support, research, lobbying, library service

Dublin Leader Advocacy Service
Address: 21 Hill Street, Dublin 16
Tel: 086 8378757
Email: dlas@eircom.net
Delegate name: Suzy Byrne

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Gheel Autism Services
Address: Milltown Road, Dublin 6
Tel: 01 2698148
Fax: 01 2603697
Email: autism@gheel.ie
Website: www.gheel.ie
Delegate name: Peter Byrne
Service available to: Adults on the Autistic Spectrum
Services provided:
  • Supported Employment Programme
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Community Group Homes for Adults
  • Respite Beds for Adults
  • Services for Adults with Autism
  • Outreach Services
  • Autism Training

Including Me Advocacy Service Dublin
Address: Blanchardstown Area Partnership, 106 Coolmine Business Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
Tel: 01 8209550
Email: advocacy@bap.ie
Delegate name: Gerry Rattigan

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Irish Society for Autism
Address: Unity Buildings, 16 Lower O Connell St, Dublin 1
Tel: 01 8744684
Fax: 01 8744224
Email: admin@autism.ie
Website: www.autism.ie
Delegate name: Tara Matthews
Services provided:
Services for Adults with Autism

John (St) of God - Carmona Services
Address: Hospitaller Order of St John Of God, 111 Upper Glenageary Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin
Tel: 01 2852900
Fax: 01 2851713
Email: carmona@sjog.ie/admin.carmona@sjog.ie
Website: www.sjog.ie/www.carmona.ie
Delegate name : The Director
No. of service users: 289
Area covered: Dublin, Wicklow (community care areas 1, 2, 10)
Clients taken from other areas? No
Services provided:
  • Diagnostic & Assessment Services
  • Early Intervention Services (0-3yrs)
  • Early Intervention Services (3-6yrs)
  • Special School - Severe / Profound
  • Child Development Centre
  • Services to pupils in mainstream school, eg respite, therapies
  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Sheltered Workshop / Occupations
  • Enterprise Centre/s
  • Supported Employment Programme
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Respite House for Adults
  • Community Group Home for Children
  • Respite House for Children
  • Respite Beds for Adults
  • Respite Beds for Children
  • Family Based Respite for Children
  • Home Support Services
  • Services for People with Challenging Behaviour
  • Access to Adult Education
  • Participation in community pursuits and personal development
  • Enterprise Centres

John (St) of God - Menni Services, Community Services Ltd
Address: Hospitaller Order of St John Of God, St John of God Centre, Islandbridge, Dublin 8
Tel: 01 6774022
Fax: 01 6778374
Email: menni@sjog.ie
Website: www.sjog.ie
Delegate name: Director of Services
No. of service users: 454
Area covered: Dublin
Services provided:
  • Vocational Training (FÁS)
  • Early Intervention Services (0-3yrs)
  • Early Intervention Services (3-6yrs)
  • Special Pre-School
  • Special School - Mild
  • Special School - Moderate
  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Sheltered Workshop / Occupations
  • Enterprise Centre/s
  • Supported Employment Programme
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Community Group Home for Children
  • Respite House for Adults
  • Respite House for Children
  • Respite Beds for Adults
  • Respite Beds for Children
  • Family Based Respite for Adults
  • Family Based Respite for Children
  • Home Support Services
  • Services for People with Challenging Behaviour

Joseph's (St) Clonsilla Parents & Friends Association
Address: Clonsilla, Dublin 15
Tel: 01 8217177
Fax: 01 8214684
Email: docsj@gofree.indigo.ie
Delegate name: Trudy Keating
No. of service users: 18
Service available to: Members
Services provided:
Group meetings on a Tuesday, 5 times a year. Support and Fundraising

Joseph's (St) Intellectual Disability Service
Address: ERHA, St Itas Hospital, Portrane, Co Dublin
Tel: 01 8436337
Fax: 01 8436315
Email: eileen.kelly4@hse.ie
Delegate name: Eileen Kelly
No. of service users: 380
Area covered: HSE Dublin North
Clients taken from other areas: No
Services available to: Those aged 18 years and over

Services provided:

  • Home Support Services
  • Diagnostic & Assessment Services
  • Services for Older People with Intellectual Disability
  • Services for People with Challenging Behaviour
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Respite Beds for Adults
  • Respite House for Adults

Joseph's (St.) Association, Portrane, Parents and Friends
Address: St Itas Hospital, Portrane, Co Dublin
Tel: 01 8471406
Email: eamontierney@eircom.net
Delegate name: Eamon Tierney
No. of service users: 18
Services provided:
Work to improve the care and treatment of people with intellectual disability. Make representations to appropriate bodies. Organise fundraising activities.

Lorrequer House
Address: The Bungalow, Drummartin Terrace, Goatstown, Dublin 14
Tel: 01 2982748
Fax: 01 2964148
Delegate name: Mary Kierens
No. of service users: 6
Area covered: Dublin
Clients taken from other areas? No
Services provided:
Residential Centre/s

Mary's (St), Drumcar (Dublin Branch), Parents & Friends
Address: 21 Dun Emer Road, Dundrum, Dublin 16
Tel: 01 2957312/01 6073035/0876334644
Email: ednuala@eircom.net
Delegate name : Nuala Burke
Service available to: Members
Services provided:
Support & fundraising group for those in St. Mary's Drumcar & their families

National Federation of Arch Clubs
Address:74 Meadow Grove, Dublin 16
Tel: 01 2951081
Fax: 01 2963049
Email: archclubs@eircom.net
Website: www.archclubs.com
Delegate name: Geraldine Birthistle
No. of service users: over 3,000
Services provided:
Umbrella body to over 50 arch clubs nationwide. Most clubs meet once a week, some organise weekends away and holidays. Clubs organise a wide range of activities

National Learning Network Services - Stillorgan - Learning and Assessment Services
Address: Park House, Stillorgan Grove, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
Tel: 01 2000155
Fax: 01 2000156
Email: cpd@nln.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Dawn Duffin
Area covered: Dublin

Services provided:

  • As well as providing services to NLN, learning and assessment services in partnership, projects and provides services in mainstream settings
  • Asssessment services
  • Disability support services
  • Continuous professional development

National Learning Network Services - Phibsboro
Address: Phibsboro, 7th Floor, Phibsboro Tower, Phibsboro, Dublin 7
Tel: 01 8820030
Fax: 01 8820039
Email: phibsboro@nin.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Clodagh Ni Ghallachoir
Area covered: Dublin
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: 16 years and over

Services provided:

  • Range of vocational and rehabilitative training

National Learning Network Services - Tallaght
Address: Tallaght, 77 Broomhill Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Tel: 01 4525777
Fax: 01 4526412
Email: tallaght@nin.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: John Doolin
Area covered: Dublin
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: 16 years and over

Services provided:

  • Range of vocational and rehabilitative training

National Learning Network Services - Swords
Address: Balheary Industrial Estate, Swords, Co. Dublin
Tel: 01 8404120
Fax: 01 8408175
Email: swords@nin.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: John Costello
Area covered: Dublin
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: 16 years and over

Services provided:

  • Range of vocational and rehabilitative training

National Representative Council/National Learning Network Advocacy Project

Address: National Representative Council, Rehab, Beach Road,

              Sandymount, Dublin 4

Tel: 01 2057200
Email: ruth.mccullagh@nln.ie
Delegate name: Ruth McCullagh

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Paul's (St.) Special School
Address: Beaumount Woods, Beaumount, Dublin 9
Tel: 01 8369630
Fax: 01 8370236
Email: info.saintpaulsspecialschool@eircom.net
Delegate name: Angela Leonard
No. of service users: 50
Area covered: Dublin (community care area 8, 6, 7)
Services available to: Servcies to those aged 4-18

Services provided:

  • Diagnostic & Assessment Services
  • Early Intervention Services (4-6yrs)
  • Services to pupils in mainstream school, eg respite, therapies
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Respite Beds for Children
  • Services for Children with Autism
  • Services for People with Challenging Behaviour

Peamount
Address: Newcastle, Co Dublin
Tel: 01 6010300
Fax: 01 6282306
Email: ekeane@peamount.ie
Website: www.peamount.ie
Delegate name: Elaine Keane
No. of service users: 144
Area covered: Dublin, North Kildare
Service available to: Services to those aged 18 and over
Services provided:
  • Day Services
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Services for Older People with Intellectual Disability
  • Housing Assocation

Peamount Advocacy Service
Address: Luke Cullen House, Ninth Lock Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
Tel: 087 1360611
Email: jcullen@peamount.ie
Delegate name: Jenny Cullen

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Portmarnock Integarted Arch Club
Address: Reres St Anne’s Church, Strand Road, Portmarnock, Co Dublin
Tel: 01 8463173

Services provided:

  • Sheltered Workshop/Occupations

Prosper Fingal Ltd
Address: Strand Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin
Tel: 01 8490915
Fax: 01 8494314
Email: info@prosperfingal.ie
Website: www.prosperfingal.ie
Delegate name: Pat Reen
Area covered: Dublin
Clients taken from other areas: No
Services available to: Services to those aged 18 years and over

Services provided:

  • Day programmes
  • Health and Personal Social Services
  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Supported Employment
  • Social and Residential Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Clinical Support Service
  • Home Support Service
  • Transport

Rehab Enterprises - Head office
Address: Head Office, Rehab Enterprises Ltd, Roslyn Park, Beach Road, Dublin 4
Tel: 01 2057200
Fax: 01 2057211
Email: info@rehabenterprises.ie
Website: www.rehab.ie
Area covered: National

Rehab Enterprises - Workability
Address: Roslyn Park, Sandymount, Dublin 4
Tel: 01 2710259
Email: info@rehabenterprises.ie
Website: www.rehabentreprises.ie
Delegate name: John McEntee

Services provided:

  • Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities, Workability

Rehab Enterprises- Rehab Recycle, Ballyfermot
Address: Rehab Building, Kylemore Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10
Tel: 01 6260284/ 1800 661551
Fax: 01 6260549
Email: recycling.dublin@rehabenterprises.ie
Website: www.rehabenterprises.ie
Delegate name: Bob Rowat

Services provided:

  • Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities, Paper Waste Recycling

Rehab Enterprises- Rehab Recycle, Ballymount
Address: Ballymount Avenue, Dublin 12
Tel: 01 4627401
Fax: 01 4627402
Email: recycling.dublin@rehabenterprises.ie
Website: www.rehabenterprises.ie
Delegate name: Bob Rowat

Services provided:

  • Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities, Glass Waste Recycling

Rehab Enterprises- Rehab Recycle, Tallaght
Address: Unit 77, Broomhill Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Tel: 01 4528119
Fax: 01 4528123
Email: recycling.dublin@rehabenterprises.ie
Website: www.rehabenterprises.ie
Delegate name: Bob Rowat

Services provided:

  • Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities, Electonic Waste Recycling (WEE)

Scoil Mocha Parents & Friends Association
Address: Scoil Mochua, Old Nangor Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
Tel: 01 8542599
Fax: 01 4572338
Delegate name: Chairperson / Secretary

Services provided:

  • Mutual support group
  • Provide information and advocacy
  • Lobbies for improved services

Sensational Kids
Address: Unit F2 Kildare Business Park, Kildare Town
Tel: 045 520900
Fax: 01 2834117
Email: info@sensationalkids.ie
Website: www.sensationalkids.ie
Delegate name: Karen Leigh
Services provided:
  • Speech Therapy & Occupational Therapy For Children Of All Abilities

  • Family centered therapy and educational services for children of all abilities

  • State of the art occupational therapy centre in Kildare

  • Subsidised occupational therapy, and speech & language therapy

  • Other services include educational psychological assessments, reading tuition, craniosacral therapy, play therapy and orthoscopics

  • Sensational Kids is a not for profit organisation: services are subsidised with funds donated to Sensational Kids so that families have to pay less than private service providers for occupational therapy and speech and language therapy for their children


Sotos Syndrome
Address: 59 Hillview Estate, Ballinteer, Dublin 16
Tel: 01 2960206 / 086 8180713
Delegate name: Sandra Pedreschi
Areas covered: National organisation

Services provided:

  • Support group for people with Sotos Syndrome and their families

Southside Intellectual Disability Service
Address: HSE, Good Counsel Centre, Ballyboden, Dublin 16
Tel: 01 4932943
Fax: 01 4932597
Email: padraiggalvin@eircom.net
Delegate name: Padraig Galvin
No. of service users: 170
Area covered: Dublin, Kildare
Service available to: Services to those aged 18 and over
Services provided:
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Hostel
  • Respite Beds for Adults
  • Services for Adults with Autism
  • Services for People with Challenging Behaviour

Step Re City Gate
Address:Hospitaller Order of St John of God, 30 Carmanhall Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate,Dublin 18
Tel: 01 2952379
Fax: 01 2952371
Email: step@sjog.ie
Website: www.sjog.ie
Delegate name: Director
No. of service users: 152
Area covered: Dublin
Clients taken from other areas?  
Service available to: Adults with Mild Intellectual Disability in South County Dublin
Services provided:
  • Enterprise Centre/s
  • Supported Employment Programme
  • Home Support Services
  • Social support services, non-residential respite services
  • Family support services, post employment support

Tallaght Disability Advocacy Service
Address: Tallaght CIS, 512 Main Street, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Tel: 01 4526692/ 086 1539231
Email: tallaghtadvocacy@gmail.com
Deleate name: Sarah Campbell

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Tallaght Parents Autism Support Group
Tel: 085 156 5181
Email: tpasg.info@gmail.com
Website: www.tpasg.com
Delegate name: Tara Hamilton

Services provided:

  • This website and group was setup in 2010 to help educate support parents who have children with autism
  • Social groups are also organised

Walkinstown Association
Address: 1 Longmile Road, Walkinstown, Dublin 12
Tel: 01 4650388
Fax: 01 4650388
Email: info@walk.ie
Website: www.walk.ie
Delegate name: Joe Mason
No. of service users: 150
Area covered: Referrals accepted from any area
Clients taken from other areas? Yes
Service available to: People aged 18 and over with mild - moderate intellectual disability
Services provided:
  • Walkinstown Association provides a broad range of services including community inclusion
  • Respite
  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Recreational and day services
  • Residential services in the form of community group homes and supported independent living
  • These services are provided to people with intellectual disability, mental health issues and challenging behaviour

LEINSTER - Carlow


CUMAS

Address: Carlow Centre for Inpendent Living, St Fiacc's Leisure

              Centre, Graiguecullen, Co. Carlow

Tel: 059 9130014/Paula 0868060768 Selina 086825972
Email: ckcumas@eircom.net
Delegate name: Paula Pollard/ Selina Doyle

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Delta Centre
Address: Strawhall Industrial Estate, Carlow
Tel: 059 9143527 / 9133455
Fax: 059 9130280
Email: info@deltacentre.org
Website: http://www.deltacentre.org/
Delegate name: Eileen Brophy
No. of service users: 90
Area covered: Carlow, Kildare, Laois
Clients taken from other areas? Yes
Service available to: Services to those aged 18 and over
Services provided:
  • Vocational Training (FAS)
  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Education VEC
  • Supported Employment Programme
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Residential Services (2 semi-independent houses, 3 community group homes, 1 retirement home, 1 high support home, 1 respite home)
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Respite House for Adults
  • Home Support Services
  • Services for Adults with Autism
  • Services for People with Challenging Behaviour
  • Sensory Gardens

Lámh- Communication Augmentation Sign System
Address: Develpoment Office, Innovation Centre, Carlow IT, Kilkenny Road, Carlow
Tel: 059 9139657
Email: info@lamh.org
Website: www.lamh.ie
Delegate name: Mary Cullen
Area covered: National
Services provided:
Lámh is a manual sign system used by children and adults with intellectual disability and communication needs in Ireland. Lámh (Communication Augmentation

Down Syndrome Association - Carlow Branch
Address: Bough, Rathvilly, Carlow
Tel: 059 9161032 / 087 2451862
Website: www.downsyndrome.ie
Delegate name: Valerie Curran
Services provided:
Support organisation for people with Down Syndrome & their families

National Learning Network Services - Carlow
Address: Killeshin Road, Graiguecullen, Carlow
Tel: 059 9131696
Fax: 059 9141788
Email: carlow@nin.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Mary Nolan
Area covered: Carlow
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: 16 and over
Services provided:
  • Range of vocational training, Rehabilitative training

St Laserian's School Parents Association
Address: Dublin Road, Carlow
Tel: 0503 42601
Fax: 059 9140980
Email: info@stlarerians.ie
Delegate name: Aileen Broderick
No. of service users: 150
Services provided:
  • Keep parents up to date on developments.
  • Lobby Department of Education and Health Boards to ensure appropriate services within the school.

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LEINSTER - Kildare


Autistic Children's Support Group Kildare / West Dublin
Address: 225 Ryevale Lawn, Leixlip, Co Kildare
Tel: 01 6242606
Delegate name: John Hanlon
No. of service users: 20-30 families

Services provided:

  • Provide support and information to parents
  • Seek adequate provision of apt and accessible schooling. Promote a better understanding of autism
  • Social outings for families
  • Group meetings on last Wednesday of every month in River Forest Hotel, Leixlip, Co Kildare

Camphill Community Dunshane
Address: Camphill Communities of Ireland, Naas, Co Kildare
Tel: 045 483628
Fax: 045 483833
Email: dunshane@camphill.ie
Website: www.camphill.ie
Delegate name: Jeannemarie Marden
No. of service users: 25
Area covered: National
Service available to: Services to those aged 20 years and over
Services provided:
  • Vocational Training (FAS)
  • Sheltered Workshop / Occupations
  • Enterprise Centre/s
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Respite Beds for Adults
  • Family Based Respite for Adults
  • Services for Adults with Autism

Celbridge Advocacy Project (CAP)
Address: North Kildare CIS, Dublin Road, Maynooth, Co Kildare
Tel: 01 6288161/ 087 2666720
Email: rachbergin@hotmail.com
Delegate name: Rachel Bergin

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Dara Residential Services
Address: 89 Dara Court, Celbridge, Co Kildare
Tel: 01 6271484/ 6271486
Fax: 01 6272366
Email: darars@indigo.ie
Delegate name: Dr Bob McCormack
No. of service users: 17
Area covered: Dublin, Kildare
Clients taken from other areas? Yes
Service available to: Services to adults
Services provided:
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Respite for Adults in Community

Down Syndrome Association - Kildare Branch
Address: 35 College Park, Newbridge, Co Kildare
Tel: 045 487584 (M/Tues/W 10-1)
Website: www.kildaredownsyndrome.ie
Delegate name: Cora Purcell

Services provided:

  • Support organisation for people with Down Syndrome & their families

John (St) of God Kildare Services
Address: St John Of God Community Services Limited, St Raphael's, Celbridge, Co Kildare
Tel: 01 6288161
Fax: 01 6273614
Email: admin.kildare@sjog.ie
Website: www.sjog.ie
Delegate name: Clare Dempsey- Director
No. of service users: 365
Area covered: Kildare
Clients taken from other areas? Generally No
Services provided:
  • Long Life Learning
  • Early Intervention Services (0-6yrs)
  • Special Pre-School 3-6 years
  • Special School - Moderate, servre/profound intellectual disability
  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Supported employment programme
  • Enterprise Centre(s)
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Residential Centre(s)
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Respite Beds for Adults
  • Respite Beds for Children
  • Family Based Respite for Adults
  • Family Based Respite for Children
  • Services for People with Challenging Behaviour
  • Services for Older People with Intellectual Disability

KARE
Address: Industrial Estate, Newbridge, Co Kildare
Tel: 045 431544
Fax: 045 432707
Email: kare@kareld.com
Delegate name: Christy Lynch
No. of service users: 400
Area covered: Kildare, East Offaly, West Wicklow
Clients taken from other areas? No
Services provided:
  • Special Pre-School
  • Services to pupils in mainstream school, eg respite, therapies
  • Early Intervention Services (0-6yrs)
  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Supported Employment Programme
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Respite House for Adults
  • Respite Beds for Adults
  • Respite Beds for Children
  • Family Based Respite for Children
  • Home Support Services

National Learning Network Services - Kildare
Address: 1st Floor, Naas Town Centre, Dublin Road, Naas
Tel: 045 988400
Fax: 045 988410
Email: kildare@nln.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Vincent Kelly
Area covered: Kildare
Services available to: 16 years and over

Services provided:

  • Services also provided in Athy and Maynooth

Raphael's (St) Parents and Friends Association
Address: 69 Castletown, Leixlip, Co Kildare
Tel: 01 6243903
Fax: 01 6273614
Email: admin@straphaels.ie
Delegate name: Brid Hanrahan
No. of service users: 350

Services provided:

  • Assists St John of God, Kildare Services in its objectives and in its provision of services
  • Promotes better understanding of people with learning disabilities
  • Supports the involvement of voluntary agencies
  • Encourage support and innovation

Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary - Moore Abbey
Address: Moore Abbey, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare
Tel: 045 525327
Fax: 045 525251
Email: heather.hogan@scjms.ie
Delegate name: Heather Hogan
No. of service users: 950
Area covered: Kildare, Longford, Westmeath, Meath
Clients taken from other areas: Yes

Services provided:

  • Services for Older People with Intellectual Disability
  • Diagnostic & Assessment Services
  • Early Intervention Services (0-3yrs)
  • Early Intervention Services (3-6yrs)
  • Enterprise Centre/s
  • Special School - Mild
  • Special School - Moderate
  • Special School - Severe / Profound
  • Supported Employment Programme
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Community Group Home for Children
  • Respite House for Adults
  • Respite House for Children
  • Respite Beds for Adults
  • Family Based Respite for Adults
  • Family Based Respite for Children
  • Services for People with Challenging Behaviour

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LEINSTER - Kilkenny


Ár Nglór- Mental Health Advocacy Service -Kilkenny
Address: The Good Shepherd Centre, Church Lane, Kilkenny
Tel: 056 7703652
Email: mgray@shineonline.ie
Delegate name: Miriam Gray

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Camphill Community Ballytobin
Address: Camphill Communities of Ireland, Callan, Co. Kilkenny
Tel: 056 7725114
Fax: 056 7725849
Email: ballytobin@camphill.ie
Website: www.camphill.ie
Delegate name: Rene Vanderpoort
No. of service users: 80
Area covered: Kilkenny
Clients taken from other areas: Yes

Services provided:

  • Sheltered Workshop / Occupations
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Services for Adults with Autism
  • Services for People with Challenging Behaviour

Camphill Community Jerpoint
Address: Camphill Communities of Ireland, Jerpoint, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny
Tel: 051 775 4132
Website: www.camphill.ie
Delegate name: John O Connor
No. of service users: 13
Area covered: National
Services provided:
  • Services to those aged 18 years and over
  • Sheltered Workshop / Occupations
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Respite Beds for Adults
  • Family Based Respite for Adults
  • Services for Adults with Autism
  • Services for People with Challenging Behaviour
  • Supported Living Project
  • Life Sharing Community

Down Syndrome Ireland - Kilkenny Branch
Address: Down Syndrome Ireland, Citylink Business Park, Old Naas Road, Dublin 12
Tel: 01 4266500
Email: info@downsyndrome.ie
Website: www.downsyndrome.ie

Services provided:

  • Support organisation for people with Down Syndrome & their families

KCAT (Kilkenny Collective for Arts Talent) Art & Study Centre
Address: Mill Lane, Callan, Co Kilkenny
Tel: 056 7755115
Fax:
Email: info@kcat.ie
Website: www.kcat.ie
Delegate name: Anja Terpstra
Services provided:
KCAT (Kilkenny Colloective for Arts Talent) Art and Study Centre is an open access Arts and Life Long Learning intiative promoted by the Camphill Communities

Kilkenny Association for Severely Handicapped Adults
Address: College Gardens, Callan Road, Kilkenny
Tel: 056 63211
Delegate name: Kelma Hopkins
No. of service users: 11
Area covered: Kilkenny City and County
Clients taken from other areas? No
Service available to: Services to adults only
Services provided:
Community Group Home for Adults with Sever Learning Disabilities

Kingsriver Community
Address: Ennisnag, Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny
Tel: 056 28287/ 28234
Fax: 056 28287
Email: kingtim@eircom.net
Delegate name: Jet Phelan
No. of service users: 15
Area covered: Kilkenny
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: those aged 18 years and over

Services provided:

  • Vocational Training (F-S)
  • Sheltered Workshop / Occupations
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Community Group Home for Adults

L'Arche Ireland
Address: Secretariat, Fair Green Lane, Callan, Kilkenny
Tel: 056 7725628
Email: admin@larche.ie
Website: www.larche.ie
Delegate name: Anne Mc Keon / Anne O'Sullivan
No. of service users: 42 Redsidental- 17 Non-residential
Area covered: Cork, Dublin, Kilkenny and Antrim. There is a project for L'Arche in Sligo
Clients taken from other areas? Generally No
Service available to: Services to those aged 18 years and over
Services provided:
  • Sheltered Workshops/
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Supported Employment Programme
  • Day Care

National Learning Network Services - Kilkenny
Address: Regent House, William Street, Kilkenny
Tel: 056 7797500
Fax: 056 7797525
Email: kilkenny@nin.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Mary Nolan
Area covered: Kilkenny
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: aged 16 and over

Services provided:

  • Range of vocational and rehabilitative training

Patrick's (St) Centre Kilkenny Ltd.
Address: Religious Sisters of Charity, Kells Road, Kilkenny
Tel: 056 77 53500
Fax: 056 77 51414
Email: ryanstpats@eircom.net
Delegate name: Eddie Ryan
No. of service users: 250
Area covered: Kilkenny
Clients taken from other areas? Yes
Service available to: Services to those aged 6 and over
Services provided:
  • Diagnostic & Assessment Services
  • Special School - Moderate
  • Special School - Severe / Profound
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Respite Beds for Adults
  • Respite Beds for Children
  • Services for Children with Autism
  • Services for People with Challenging Behaviour
  • Services for Older People with Intellectual Disability

Rehab Enterprises- Rehab Packaging - Kilkenny
Address: Herbron Road Industrial Estate, Kilkenny
Tel: 056 7762043/ 056 7762254
Fax: 056 7765764
Email: rehabpackaging@rehabemterprises.ie
Website: www.rehabenterprises.ie
Delegate name: Pat Fitzpatrick

Services provided:

  • Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities, Packaging, Recycling

S.O.S. Kilkenny Ltd
Address: Callan Road, Kilkenny
Tel: 056 77 64000
Fax: 056 77 61212
Email: info@soskilkenny.com
Delegate name: Liam Quinn
No. of service users: 144
Area covered: Kilkenny
Clients taken from other areas? Yes
Service available to: Services to those aged 18 and over
Services provided:
  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Sheltered Workshop / Occupations
  • Supported Employment Programme
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Respite Service for Adults
  • Home Support Services
  • Services for Older People with Intellectual Disability

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LEINSTER - Laois

National Learning Network Services - Laois
Address: Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Tel: 057 8621263
Fax: 057 8620961
Email: portlaoise@nin.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Caroline Donnolly
Area covered: Portlaoise
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: aged 16 and over

Services provided:

  • Range of vocational and rehabilitative training

Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary /Muiriosa Foundation - Laois/Offaly
Address:Triest House, Lea Road, Portarlington, Co. Laois
Tel: 057 8623055
Fax: 057 8623053
Email: laoisoffaly@scjms.ie
Website: www.muiriosa.ie
Delegate name: Regional Manager
No. of service users: 220
Area covered: Laois, Offaly
Service available to: Children and adults with moderate, severe, and profound intellectual disability
Services provided:
  • Diagnostic & Assessment Services
  • Early Intervention Services (0-3yrs)
  • Early Intervention Services (3-6yrs)
  • Special Pre-School
  • Behavioural Support Team for Adults
  • Community Residential Services
  • Adult Day Services
  • Respite House for Adults
  • Respite House for Children
  • Respite Supports Project
  • Psychology Services, Social Work Services

Rehab Enterprises- Rehab Logistics
Address: The Mill, Irishtown, Mountmellick, Co. Laois
Tel: 057 8624940
Fax: 057 8644217
Email: info@rehabenterprises.ie
Website: www.rehabenterprises.ie
Delegate name: Paudie Murphy

Services provided:

  • Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities, Logistics

LEINSTER - Louth


Malta Services Drogheda
Address: Malta House, Fair Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Tel: 041 9836145
Fax: 041 9834963
Email: info@maltaservices.ie
Website: www.orderofmalta.ie
Delegate name: Eileen Carr / Mike Egan
No. of service users: 100
Area covered: Louth, Meath
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Service available to: Services to those aged 18 and over
Services provided:
  • Sheltered Occupational Service
  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Supported Employment Programme
  • Day Care / Activation Units

National Learning Network Services - Louth
Address: Coes Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Tel: 042 9328913
Fax: 042 9332807
Email: dundalk@nin.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Michael O'Callaghan
Area covered: Dundalk
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: aged 16 and over

Services provided:

  • Range of vocational and rehabilitative training

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LEINSTER - Meath


Clann Mór Residential and Respite LTD
Address: Clann Mór House, Commons Road, Navan, Co. Meath
Tel: 046 9622079
Email: info@clannmor.ie
Website: www.clannmor.ie
Delegate name: Martine Healy
No. of service users: Residental 13, Respite 40+
Area covered: Meath
Clients taken from other areas: Occasionally
Service available to:Services to adults with mild / moderate intellectual disability
Services provided:
  • Community Group Homes for adults/ Respite breaks for adults
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Respite House for Adults
  • Respite Beds for Adults

Midway Advocacy Project
Address: Beechmount, Navan, Co Meath
Tel: 086 3830655
Email: asaurinmidway@gmail.com
Delegate name: Ann Saurin

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

MIDWAY Services
Address: Beechmount Homepark, Navan, Co. Meath
Tel: 046 9029883
Fax: 046 9029842
Email: midwayservices@eircom.net
Delegate name: Edith Kennedy
No. of service users: 165
Area covered: Meath
Clients taken from other areas: No
Service available to: Services to those aged 18 and over with mild / moderate intellectual disability
Services provided:
  • Person Centred Programmes
  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Supported Employment
  • Dundalk Institute of Technology for Advocacy Certified Course, Sports and Leisure

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National Learning Network Services - Meath
Mullaghaboy Industrial Estate, Navan, Co. Meath
Tel: 046 9021975
Fax: 046 9021478
Email: navan@nin.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Keith Killeen
Area covered: Meath
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: aged 16 and over

Services provided:

  • Range of vocational and rehabilitative training

Rehab Enterprises- Rehab Logistics
Address: Athboy Road, Navan, Co. Meath
Tel: 046 9027935
Fax: 046 9072065
Email: info@rehabenterprises.ie
Website: www.rehabenterprises.ie
Delegate name: Paudie Murphy

Services provided:

  • Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities, Logistics

Special Care Unit, HSE N.E.
Address: Bailis R.C., Johnstown, Navan, Co. Meath
Tel: 046 9091400
Fax: 046 9091464
Delegate name: Jodi Carey
No. of service users: 23
Area covered: Meath
Services provided:
  • Early Intervention Services (3-6yrs)
  • Special Pre-School
  • Special School - Severe / Profound
  • Child Development Centre
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Services for People with Challenging Behaviour

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CONNAUGHT - Galway

Ability West
Address: Blackrock House, Salthill, Galway
Tel: 091 528122
Fax: 091 528150
Email: enquiries@abilitywest.ie
Website: www.abilitywest.ie
Delegate name: Chief Executive
No. of service users: 452
Areas covered: Galway
Clients taken from other areas: Yes Bordering Counties Roscommon, Tipperary and Offaly
Services provided:
  • Patron of Special Schools * 4
  • Therapies
  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Sheltered Workshop / Occupations
  • Supported Employment Programme
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Community Group Home for Adults and Children
  • Respite House for Adults
  • Respite House for Children
  • Respite Beds for Adults
  • Family Based Respite for Children and Adults
  • Home Support Services
  • Services for People with Challenging Behaviour
  • Services for Older People with Intellectual Disability
  • Active Retirement
  • Housing Association
  • Mentor Programme- Best Bubbies

Ár Nglór- Mental Health Advocacy Service -Galway
Address: Unit 6, Town Park, Galway
Tel: 091 761746
Email: afarrell@shineoline.ie
Delegate name: Andrea Farrell

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Brothers of Charity Services - Galway
Address: Woodlands Centre, Renmore, Galway
Tel: 091 721400
Fax: 091 721480
Email: trishpuliafico@galway.brothersofcharity.ie
Website: www.brothersofcharity.ie
Delegate name: Patrick McGinley
No. of service users: 952
Areas covered: Galway
Clients taken from other areas: No
Services provided:
  • Diagnostic & Assessment Services
  • Early Intervention Services (0-3yrs)
  • Early Intervention Services (3-6yrs)
  • Special Pre-School
  • Special School - Mild
  • Special School - Severe / Profound
  • Child Development Centre
  • Services to pupils in mainstream school, eg respite, therapies
  • Vocational Training (FAS)
  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Sheltered Workshop / Occupations
  • Enterprise Centre/s
  • Supported Employment Programme
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Hostel
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Community Group Home for Children
  • Respite House for Children
  • Respite House for Adults
  • Family Based Respite for Children
  • Home Support Services
  • Services for Adults with Autism
  • Services for Children with Autism
  • Services for People with Behaviour that Challenges
  • Services for Older People with Intellectual Disability
  • Advocacy Services

Galway Advocacy Service
Address: Westside Resource Centre, Seamus Quirke Road, Galway
Tel: 091 52825/ 0870641163
Email: galwayadvocacyservice@eircom.net
Delegate name: Rebecca Leavy

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Gra Autism Parents group
Address: No 1 Oranmore Business Park, Oranmore
Tel: 091 387002
Email: autism@mail.ie
Delegate name: Joe Neylon
No. of service users: 50 families

Services provided:

  • Provide information and support to parents of children with autism
  • Campiagn and lobby on behalf of all people with Autism in our area
  • AGM held in March

National Learning Network Services - Galway
Address: Horizon Business Park, Ballybrit, Galway
Tel: 091 756650
Fax: 091 752342
Email: galway@nin.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Richard Casburn
Area covered: Galway
Clients taken from other areas:
Services available to: 16 years and over

Services provided:

  • Range of vocational and rehabilitative training

National Learning Network Services - Galway (Quest)
Address: Brain Injury Services Ireland, Unit 9A, Liosban Business Park, Tuam Road, Galway
Tel: 091 778850
Fax: 091 778868
Email: quest@nin.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Brian Hefferan
Area covered: Galway
Services available to: 18 years and over

Services provided:

  • Rehabilitative training for individuals with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Pope John Paul II Centre - Parents and Friends Association
Address: Pope John Paul II Centre, Ballybane, Galway
Tel: 091 755163
Fax: 091 756851
Email: jpcsecsecretary@galway.brothersofcharity.ie
Website: www.brothersofcharity.ie
Delegate name: Joan Mc Nulty
No. of service users: 84

Services provided:

  • Raise funds for extra supports, facilities and special projects such as housing for respite services
  • Group meets once monthly

Rehab Enterprises- Rehab Recycle - Galway
Address: Parkmore Industrial Estate, Galway
Tel: 091 705660
Fax: 091 773564
Website: www.rehabenterprises.ie
Delegate name: Richard Jordan

Services provided:

  • Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities, Electronic Waste Recycling

Williams Syndrome Support Group
Address: 13 Kilgarve Park, Ballinasloe, Co Galway
Tel: 090 9643247
Delegate name: Ann Breen
Area covereed: National organisation

Services provided:

  • Support group for people with Williams Syndrome and their families

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LEINSTER - Offaly


National Learning Network Services - Offaly
Address: Tanyard, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Tel: 057 9341044
Fax: 057 9322211
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Lexi Kennedy
Area covered: Offaly
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: aged 16 and over

Services provided:

  • Range of vocational and rehabilitative training

Offaly Association for People with an Intellectual Disability
Address: Elm Park, Birr, Co. Offaly
Tel: 0509 20318
Email: theop@eircom.net
Delegate name: Mildred Dillon
Services provided:
  • Working in partnership with HSE and service providers
  • Fundraising activities
  • Members sit on sector teams and Health Board Consultative Committee.
  • Directors meet approximately once a month

Offaly Disability Advocacy Service (ODAS)
Address: Co Offaly CIS, The Bridge Centre, Tullamore, Co Offaly
Tel: 057 9352204/ 057 9327142
Email: advocate@odas.ie
Delegate name: Christine Guilfoyle

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

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LEINSTER - Westmeath

Lough Sheever Centre
Address: Delvin Road, Mullingar, Co Westmeath
Tel: 044 9384372
Fax: 044 9384378
Website: www.hse.ie
Delegate name: Regina Mc Garry
No. of service users: 165
Areas covered: Longford / Westmeath
Clients taken from other areas: Yes for respite services
Services provided:
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Respite House for Adults/ Children
  • Services for Adults with Autism
  • Services for People with Challenging Behaviour
  • Supported living

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Mary's (St), Delvin Parents & Friends Association
Address: St. Mary's, South Hill, Delvin, Co Westmeath
Tel: 044 966 4108/ 086 8159358
Delegate name: Ina McKeogh
No. of service users: 70

Services provided:

  • Meet 1st Wednesday of each month, excluding January, July and August
  • Family Support
  • Parent empowerment
  • Fundraising activities
  • Housing Association
  • Parent and service users council

 
Mullingar and District Parents & Friends
Address: 43 Chesnut Drive, Mullingar
Tel: 044 93 41855
Fax: 044 93 41855
Delegate name: Maurice O' Kane
No. of service users: 20

Services provided:

  • Promote improved services locally
  • Partner with MHB on specific projects
  • Provide social opportunities and supported living for people with learning disability
  • Fundraising & lobbying activities
  • Represent interest of parents & guardians
  • Meet 2nd Wednesday

 
National Learning Network Services - Westmeath
Address: Belhavel Training Services, Golden Island, Athlone, Co Westmeath
Tel: 090 6479293
Fax: 090 6479290
Email: athlone@nln.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Sheila Buckley Byrne
Area covered: Athlone
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: aged 16 and over

Services provided:

  • Range of vocational and rehabilitative training and stepping out

 
Sisters of Charity of Jesus & Mary - St Mary's Delvin
Address: St Mary's, South Hill, Delvin, Co Westmeath
Tel: 044 9664803
Fax: 044 9664488
Email: danny.monaghan@scjms.ie
Delegate name: Daniel J Monaghan
No. of service users: 171
Area covered: Westmeath
Clients taken from other areas: Yes

Services provided:

  • Community Group Home for Children
  • Diagnostic & Assessment Services
  • Special Pre-School
  • Special School - Moderate
  • Special School - Severe / Profound
  • Sheltered Workshop / Occupations
  • Day Services
  • Residential Centre
  • Community Group Home for Adults

 
St Hilda's Services
Address: Grace Park Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Tel: 090 6475825
Fax: 090 6476394
Email: info@sthildas.ie
Delegate name: Chief Executive
No. of service users: 118
Area covered: Westmeath
Clients taken from other areas: Yes

Services provided:

  • Special Pre-School
  • Special School - Mild
  • Special School - Moderate
  • Child Development Centre
  • Supported Employment Programme
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Respite House for Adults
  • Home Support Services
  • Services for Older People with Intellectual Disability

 
Peter's (St) Centre
Address: Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath
Tel: 044 9661115/ 61376
Fax: 044 9661336
Email: peter.mallon@hse.ie
Website: www.hse.ie
Delegate Name: Peter Mallon
No. of service users: 125
Areas covered: Longford, Westmeath
Services available to: Children and adults
Services provided:
  • Sheltered Workshop
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Respite Beds for Adults
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Respite Beds for Children
Access to: Elizabeth's Workshop, Mullingar Resource Centre, and Killcuain

Westmeath Advocacy for Mental Health
Address: Westmeath CIS, St Mary's Square, Athlone, Westmeath
Tel: 0906 478851/ 086 8358829
Email: athlone.disabilityadvocate@citinfo.ie
Delegate name: Mary Chapman

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Westmeath Advocacy Service for Intellectual Disability
Address: The Manse, Castle St, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Tel: 044 93 33800/ 087 1276438
Email: pwdiadvocacy@eircom.net
Delegate name: Catherine Marsh

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

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LEINSTER - Wexford

 
An Breacadh Nua, Ard Aoibhinn Services
Address: Belvedere Road, Wexford
Tel: 053 9147868
Fax: 053 9147050
Email: info@ardaoibhinn.ie
Delegate name: Gerard Heaney
No. of service users: 67
Areas covered: Wexford
Clients taken from other areas: No
Services available to: Age 2 upwards
Services provided:
  • Special Pre-School
  • Special School - Severe / Profound
  • Child Development Centre
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Services for Children with Autism
  • Services for People with Challenging Behaviour
  • Services for Older People with Intellectual Disability

 
Camphill Community Duffcarrig
Address: Camphill Communities of Ireland, Gorey, Co. Wexford
Tel: 053 9425911
Fax: 053 9425910
Website: www.camphill.ie
No. of service users: 37
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: Services to those aged 21 and over
Services provided:
  • Services for Older People with Intellectual Disability
  • Sheltered Workshop / Occupations
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Services for Adults with Autism
  • Services for People with Challenging Behaviour

 
Co Wexford Community Workshop (Enniscorthy) Ltd
Bellefield, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford
Tel: 053 9233069/ 9236294
Fax: 053 9234788
Email: info@cwcwe.ie
Website: www.cwcwe.ie
Delegate name: Trevor Jacob
No. of service users: approx 200
Areas covered: Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Kildare, Wicklow
Services available to : Children and Adults

Services provided:

  • Community Services Programme (Pobal)
  • Special Pre-school
  • Rehabilitative training (HSE)
  • Vocational training (FAS)
  • Sheltered Occupational Service
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Respite Services
  • Services for people with challenging behaviour
  • Services for Older People with Intellectual Disability
  • Sports facilities- Indoor sports complex and Outdoor all - weather Astro active pitch
  • Retail outlet ' Bellefield Design'
  • Garden Centre and Restaurants
  • Employment Support Scheme (FAS)
  • Community Employment Scheme(FAS)
  • Wage Subsidy Scheme (FAS)
 

 
Co Wexford Community Workshop (New Ross) Ltd
Address: Marshmeadows, New Ross, Co Wexford
Tel: 051 440144
Fax: 051 440199
Email: cwcw@cwcw.ie
Website: www.cwcw.ie
Delegate name: Robert Smith
No. of service users: 93
Areas covered: Wexford
Clients taken from other areas: Yes (bordering counties)
Services available to: Services to those aged 2-5, and 18 and over
Services provided:
  • Special Pre-School
  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Sheltered Occupational Services
  • Day Activiation
  • Community Group Homes for Adults
  • Respite Bed for Adults
  • Services for Older People
  • Semi-Independent Living

 
Florence House - HSE - Wexford Residential Intellectual Disability Services
Address: Daphne View, Ross Road, Enniscorthy
Tel: 053 9235378
Fax: 053 9235447
Delegate name: Margaret O'Connor
No. of service users: 8
Areas covered: Wexford, Carlow
Services available to: Adults with a severe / profound disability

Services provided:

  • Community Group Home for Adults
 

 
Sao Paulo House
Address: 1 Clonhaston Park, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford
Tel: 053 92 33820
Delegate name: Brigid D'Arcy
No. of service users: 5
Areas covered: Wexford
Clients taken from other areas: No
Services provided:
Residential Centre/s
 

 
St John of God House - HSE - Wexford Residential Intellectual Disability Services
Address: Weafer Street, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Tel: 053 92 33419/ 37980
Fax: 053 9237707
Email: ann.mcclean@hse.ie
Delegate name: Anne Mc Clean
No. of service users: 51
Areas covered: Wexford, Enniscorthy, Goery, Carlow
Clients taken from other areas: No

Services provided:

  • Residential Centre/s
  • Community Group Homes for Adults with severe to pofound intellectual disability
 

 
Summerhill House - HSE - Wexford Residential Intellectual Disability Services
Address: Summerhill, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Tel: 053 9235255
Fax: 053 9235255
Email: tina.byrne@hse.ie
Website: www.hse.ie
Delegate name: Tina Byrne
No. of service users: 12
Area covered: Wexford
Services available to: Services to adults with severe / profound disability

Services provided:

  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Community Group Home for Adults
 

 
Windmill Therapeutic Training Unit Ltd
Address: Larkin's Lane, South Main Street, Wexford
Tel: 053 91 22358
Fax: 053 91 21063
Email: windttultd@eircom.net
Website: www.windmilltherapeutic.com
Delegate name: John Carroll
No. of service users: 35
Areas covered: Wexford
Services available to: Services to those aged 18 and over
Services provided:
  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Day Care / Activation Units

Wexford Advocacy Disability Service (WADS)
Address: IWA, Lochrann Centre, Cinema Lane, Wexford
Tel: 053 9124578/ 087 2350161
Email: info@wads.ie
Delegate name: Jolene Kelly

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

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LEINSTER - Wicklow

 
Bray Advocacy Service
Address: 4 Prince of Wales Terrace, Quinsboro Road, Bray
Tel: 086 8065641
Email: patty@braypartnership.ie
Delegate name: Patty O'Malley

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service
 

DisabilityBray.ie
Address: Bray Area Partnership, 4 Prince of Wales Terrace, Quinsboro Road, Bray
Tel: 01- 286 8266
Fax : 01- 286 8700
Email: disabilitybray@brayareapartnership.ie
Website: www.disabilitybray.ie
Delegate name: Paivikki Hoolan
Area covered: Bray and wider Wicklow disability services

Services provided:

  • The website is the one-stop-shop for local and national disability-related information. Find entries under diagnosis, education, rights and entitlements, recreation and more. The website also has an extensive library of links, a link to a dedicated chat space and an up-to-date News section.
 

Down Syndrome Ireland - Wicklow Branch
Address: 157 Applewood Heights, Greystones, Co Wicklow
Tel: 086 8228305
Email: secretary@dswicklow.org
Website: www.dswicklow.org
Delegate name: Mary Roche
Services provided:
  • Support organisation for people with Down Syndrome and their families
  • Guest speakers at meeting
  • Social activities for members
 

 
National Learning Network Services - Bray
Address: Beechwood Close, Boghall Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow
Tel: 01 2829643
Fax: 01 2829904
Email: bray@nin.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Deborah Coughlan
Area covered: Wicklow
Services available to: aged 16 and over

Services provided:

  • Range of vocational and rehabilitative training
  • Services also provided in Arklow
 

 
Peacehaven Trust Limited
Address: 1 Hillside, Greystones, Co Wicklow
Tel: 01 2875977
Fax: 01 2871629
Email: admin@peacehaventrust.com
Website: www.peacehaventrust.com
Delegate name: Vivienne Jeffers
No. of service users: 14
Areas covered: Wicklow
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: Adults
Services provided:
Community Group Home for Adults
 

 
St Catherine's Association Limited
Address: St Catherine's EDC, Newcastle, Co. Wicklow
Tel: 01 2819485
Fax: 01 2819052
Email: info@stcatherines.ie
Website: www.stcatherines.ie
Delegate name: Harry Cullen
Areas covered: Wicklow
Services available to: Service to those up to 18 years
Services provided:
  • Early Intervention Services (0-3yrs)
  • Special School - Moderate
  • Special Pre-School
  • Special School - Severe / Profound
  • Child Development Centre
  • Community Group Home for Children
  • Respite House for Children
  • Respite Beds for Children
  • Home Support Services
  • Services for Children with Autism
 

 
Sunbeam House Services
Address: Cedar Estate, Killarney Road, Bray, Co Wicklow
Tel: 01 2868451
Fax: 01 2760367
Email: info@sunbeam.ie
Website: www.sunbeam.ie
Delegate name: Michael Noone
No. of service users: 320
Areas covered: Wicklow, South County Dublin
Services available to: To those aged 18 and over
Services provided:
  • Training
  • Supported Employment Programme
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Residential
  • Respite
  • Home Support Services

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ULSTER - Cavan

Breifni Social Housing Association
Address: Island, Ryefield, Virginia, Co. Cavan
Tel: 049 8547806
Fax: 049 8547806
Email: nskelly5@eircom.net
Delegate name: Noeleen Skelly
Area covered: Cavan
Services provided:
  • Provide Housing for people with an Intellectual Disability

Cootehill Respite Centre
Address: Old Bridge Road, Cootehill, Co. Cavan
Tel: 049 5552072
Fax: 049 5552281
Delegate name: Miriam Laheen
Services provided:
  • Short-term respite breaks for children with an intellectual disability on alternate weeks

Drumlin House Training Centre
Address: Cooney's Row, Cootehill, Co. Cavan
Tel: 049 5552605
Fax: 049 5556058
Email: drumlinhouse@eircom.net
Website: www.drumlinhouse.ie
Delegate name: Robin Toner
No. of service users: 44
Areas covered: Cavan, Monaghan, Louth
Clients taken from other areas: As required
Services available to: Services to those aged 16 years and over
Services provided:
  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Supported Occupational Services
  • Supported Employment Programme

Holy Family School
Address: Old Bridge Road, Cootehill, Co. Cavan
Tel: 049 5552257
Fax: 049 5556150
Email: hfscootehill@eircom.net
Website: www.holyfamilyschool.ie
Delagate name: Catherine Farrell
No. of service users: 109
Areas covered: Cavan, Monaghan
Clients taken from other areas: Leitrim
Services available to: Service to those aged 4 to 18 years
Services provided:
  • Special School - Autism
  • Special School - Moderate

National Learning Network Services - Cavan
Address: Cootehill Road, Cavan
Tel: 049 4331544
Fax: 049 4361288
Email: cavan@nin.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: John Rooney
Area covered: Cavan
Services available to: 16 and over

Services provided:

  • Range of vocational and rehabilitative training

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MUNSTER - Clare


Clare CIS Advocacy Service

Address: Clare Citzen Information Service, Bindon Road, Bank Place,

              Ennis, Co. Clare

Tel: 056 6841221/ 087 9697404
Email: greg.duff@citinfo.ie
Delegate name: Greg Duff

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Clare Independent Advocacy Service
Address: Clonroad Business Park, Ennis, Co. Clare
Tel: 065 6843488/ 086 6010830
Email: helen.collins@dpoc.ie
Delegate name: Helen Collins

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Down Syndrome Association - Clare Branch
Address: 4 Parnell Grove, Gort Road, Ennis, Co. Clare
Tel: 065 6848734
Fax: 065 6848734
Email: markandmaggs@eircom.net
Website: www.downsyndrome.ie
Delegate name: Margaret Dixon
No. of service users: 90
Services provided:
  • Speech and language therapy - Contact Secretary
  • Swimming in Bawnmore
  • Denis Den Fun World
  • meet last Sunday in month 12pm - 2pm
  • summer BBQ

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MUNSTER - Cork


Ár Nglór- Mental Health Advocacy Service -Cork
Address: 32 South Terrace, Cork
Tel: 021 408189
Email: afinn@shineoline.ie
Delegate name: Aislinn Finn

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

BASC Enterprises Ltd
Address: Well Road, Mayfield, Bandon, Co. Cork
Tel: 023 38056
Delegate name: Ann O Dowd
Services provided:
BASC is a lobby group supporting parents of children and adults with Intellectual disabilities. Our aim is to promote better services in our area.

Ballyhoura Advocacy Service

Address: Ballyhoura Development Ltd, Main Street, Charleville,

              Co Cork

Tel: 063 30532
Email: mcarroll@ballyhoura.ie
Delegate name: Mary Carroll

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Brothers of Charity Services
Address: St Patrick's Upton Services, Innishannon, Co. Cork
Tel: 021 4775202
Fax: 021 4775583
Email: sectors@stpatsupton.ie
Delegate name: Sector Manager
No. of clients: 110
Area covered: Cork
Clients taken from other areas: Kerry for respite only
Service available to: Services for adults
Services provided:
  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Sheltered Work
  • Supported Employment Opportunities
  • Day Care/Activation
  • Residential Care
  • Supported Living
  • Respite

Co Action West Cork
Address: Slip, Bantry, Co. Cork
Tel: 027 50114
Fax: 027 50121
Email: info@coaction.ie
Website: www.coaction.ie
Delegate name: Maurice Walsh
No. of service users: 330
Areas covered: Cork
Service provided to: Children and adults living in west Cork only
Services provided:
  • Services for Children with Autism
  • Diagnostic & Assessment Services
  • Early Intervention Services (0-3yrs)
  • Early Intervention Services (3-6yrs)
  • Services (6-18yrs)
  • Special Pre-School
  • Services to pupils in mainstream school
  • Adult Services
  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Day Centres
  • Supported Employment Programme
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Respite Beds for Adults
  • Respite Beds for Children
  • Home Support Services
  • Supported living for Adults

Cope Foundation
Address: Bonnington, Montenotte, Cork
Tel: 021 4643100
Fax: 021 4507580
Email: headoffice@cope-foundation.ie
Website: www.cope-foundation.ie
Delegate name: Maura Nash
No. of service users: 1600
Areas covered: Cork
Clients taken from other areas: No
Services provided:
  • Services for Children with Autism
  • Diagnostic & Assessment Services
  • Early Intervention Services (0-3yrs)
  • Early Intervention Services (3-6yrs)
  • Special Pre-School
  • Special School - Mild
  • Special School - Moderate
  • Special School - Severe / Profound
  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Sheltered Workshop / Occupations
  • Supported Employment Programme
  • Day Care / Activation units
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Community Group Home for Children
  • Respite House for Children
  • Home Support Services
  • Respite Beds for Adults
  • Respite Beds for Children
  • Services for People with Behavioural Difficulties
  • Services for Older People with Intellectual Disability
  • Adult Day Services

Cork Advocacy Service

Address: Social and Health Education Project, Station Road,

              Ballincollig, Cork

Tel: 021 4536600
Email: deirdre.lillis@socialandhealth.com
Delegate name: Deirdre Lillis

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Cork Association of Parents and Friends of the Mentally Handicapped
Address: Ferndale, Trabeg Lawn, Douglas, Cork
Tel: 021 4891790
Delegate name: Mrs Rosaleen Hyland
No. of service users: 20
Services provided:
  • Lobby for the rights and care of people with intellectual disability
  • Give public information about the lives of people with intellectual disability and inform

Down Syndrome Association - Cork Branch
Tel: 086 8207407
Email: c_oregan@dsicork.org
Website: www.downsyndrome.ie
Delegate name: Carolyn O'Regan

Services provided:

  • Parent support group

East Cork Parents & Friends of the Mentally Handicapped
Address: 39 Elsinore Heights, Midleton, Co. Cork
Tel: 021 4632166/ 086 3316505
Email: maggietrundle@yahoo.co.uk
Delegate name: Margaret Trundle
No. of service users: 75
Services provided:
  • 7 Week summer school for people with learning disability
  • We also provide support for families needing school transport, medical cards, act as a support & pressure group for any problems that may arise regarding disabilities

Enable-Cheshire Advocacy Project
Address: 101 North Main Street, Cork
Tel: 087 9500405
Email: niamh.kelleher@citinfo.ie
Delegate name: Niamh Kelleher

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Grove House Centre
Address: HSE, St Mary's Orthopaedic Centre, Gurranabraher, Cork
Tel: 021 4303264
Fax: 021 4303527
Website: www.hse.ie
Areas covered: Cork
Clients takenf rom other areas: No
Services provided:
  • Residential Centre

Hope Project
Address: St Joseph's, Ballinabearna, Ballinhassig, Co. Cork
Tel: 021 4888503
Fax: 021 4888566
Email: hope.project@esatclear.ie
Website: www.hopeireland.ie
Delegate name: Kathryn Sinnott
No. of service users: 100
Services provided:
  • Helpline
  • Information
  • Networking
  • Support for families
  • professional counselling

IPAA/Shine
Address: Eastpark House, Marina Commercial Park, Centre Park Road, Cork
Tel: 021 4377052
Email: info@shineireland.com
Website: www.shineireland.com
Delegate name: Kieran Kennedy
No. of service users: 500
Services provided:
  • IPAA/Shine operates an advisory and support service for parents and families of autistic children and adolescents
  • We offer advice on service availability and entitlements and work with parents to secure appropriate service provision for their children
  • IPAA / Shine also operates a pre-school for autistic children at the Centre in Carrigaline in Co Cork and a number of weekly After-School Clubs for autistic children and adolescents
  • The Association also employs a Development Worker to work with families of newly diagnosed children and an Educational Support Officer who works with autistic children who attends mainstream schools

IWA Cork

Address: Bessboro, Blackrock, Cork
Tel: 087 6970360
Email: annmarie.osullivan@iwa.ie
Delegate name: Ann Marie O'Sullivan

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

National Learning Network Services - Cork (Seward House)
Address: Seward House, Cork Technology Park, Model Farm Rd, Cork
Tel: 021 4341028
Fax: 021 4341035
Email: modelfarmroad@nin.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Eoin Kelly
Areas covered: Cork
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: 16 and over
Services provided:
  • Range of vocational and rehabilitative training
  • Services also provided in Carrigaline

National Learning Network Services - Cork (Hollyhill)
Address: Hollymount Industrial Estate, Hollyhill, Co. Cork
Tel: 021 4300144
Fax: 021 4854708
Email: hollyhill@nin.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Noel Shannon
Areas covered: Cork
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: 16 and over
Services provided:
Services also provided in Mallow, Midleton and Macroom

National Learning Network Services - Cork (West)
Address: Donemark, Bantry, Co. Cork
Tel: 027 51027
Fax: 027 51497
Email: bantry@nin.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Patrick Murphy
Areas covered: Cork
Services available to: 16 and over
Services provided:
  • Services also provided in Ballincollig

St Joseph's Foundation
Address: Baker's Road, Charleville, Co. Cork
Tel: 063 89252
Fax: 063 81116
Email: info@stjosephsfoundation.ie
Website: www.stjosephsfoundation.ie
Delegate name: Conor Counihan
No. of clients: over 400
Areas covered: North Cork, South West Limerick
Clients taken from other areas: No
Services provided:
  • Early Intervention Services (0-3yrs)
  • Early Intervention Services (3-6yrs)
  • Special Pre-School
  • Special School
  • Sheltered Occupational Workshops
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Respite House for Adults
  • Respite House for Children
  • Respite Beds for Adults
  • Home Support Services
  • Services for Older People with Intellectual Disability

St Raphael's Centre
Address: HSE, Youghal, Co. Cork
Tel: 024 92422
Fax: 024 93793
Website: www.hse.ie
Delegate name: Angela O'Loughlin
Areas covered: HSE S: Carlow, Cork, Kerry, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford, Tipperary South
Clients taken from other areas: No
Services provided to:
  • Adults with an Intellectual Disability
  • Residential Centre
 

Rehab Enterprises- Rehab Recycle
Address: Monaghan Road, Cork
Tel: 021 4317195
Fax: 021 4315520
Email: recycling.corkdublin@rehabenterprises.ie
Website: www.rehabenterprises.ie
Delegate name: Richard Jordan
Services provided:
  • Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities, Waste Recycling

Youghal Advocacy Service
Address: c/o Cummann na Daoine, 4 Catherine St, Youghal, Co Cork
Tel: 086 0494589
Email: youghaladvocacy@gmail.com
Delegate name: Israel Finnerty

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

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ULSTER - Donegal


Bluestack Foundation
Address: The Glebe, Donegal town, Co. Donegal
Tel: 074 9740828
Fax: 074 9740823
Email: info@bluestackfoundation.com
Website: info@bluestackfoundation.com
Delagate name: Maire Garvey
No. of service users: 203
Areas covered: Donegal
Service available to: People with special needs and their families
Services provided:
  • Support for Parents and Carers
  • Speech Therapy
  • Art and Music classes
  • Information and Advocacy
  • Summer camp

Donegal Association of Parents and Friends
Address: Main St, Milford, Co. Donegal
Tel: 074 9531576 (074 915307)
Fax: 074 9531576
Delegate name: Kay Ní Ghallachóir (Nora Flynn)
No. of service users: 110
Services provided:
  • Set up housing association
  • Highlight service needs for people with learning disability
  • Within branch, members meet monthly / quarterly

Donegal Physical & Sensory Disability Advocacy Service
Address: Unit 2, Pearse Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Tel: 074 9177001
Email: dpsdas@eircom.net
Delegate name: Marian Gallagher

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Down Syndrome Association - Donegal Branch
Address: Convent Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Tel: 074 9103527
Email: donegaldownsyndrome@eircom.net
Website: www.donegaldownsyndrome.com
Delegates name: Denise Diver
No. of service users: 138 families
Services provided:
  • Aims to improve the quality of life of individuals who have Down Syndrome
  • Provide support and advice to parents and families of people with Down Syndrome
  • The Association employs a neuro development therapist, speech therapist and art workshops, yoga classes, swimming classes, music classes and drama classes

Little Angels Association
Address: Glenbank House, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Tel: 074 22164
Delegate name: Phil Murray
No. of service users: 49
Area covered: Donegal
Clients taken from other areas: No
Services provided:
  • School (4 1/2 - 18yrs),
  • Residential Care (18yrs and over)
  • Respite Beds for Children
  • Services for Children with Autism
  • Special School - Autism (4 1/2 - 18yrs)
  • Special School - Severe / Profound (4 1/2 - 18yrs)
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Hostels
  • Respite House for Adults
  • Respite Beds for Adults

National Learning Network Services - Donegal
Address: Rossview Business Park, Port Rd, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Tel: 074 9168288
Fax: 074 9168451
Email: letterkenny@nin.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Mura Herron
Area covered: Donegal
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: 16 and over
Services provided:
  • Range of vocational and rehabilitative training

STEER Mental Health Advocacy Project
Address: 5 Rosemount Villas, Letterkenny, Co Donegal
Tel: 074 9177311
Email: steerireland@donegal.net
Delegate name: Theresa Browne

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Taca
Address: HSE W, Unit 6, Gweedore Business Park, Derrybeg, Co Donegal
Tel: 075 32611 / 32612
Fax: 075 32739
Email: rosaleenmcgarvey@hse.ie
Website: www.hse.ie
Delegate name: Brendan Hone
No. of service users: 60
Area covered: Donegal
Services available to: Services to those aged 18 and over
Services provided:
  • Vocational Training (FAS)
  • Rehabilitative Community Programmes

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MUNSTER - Kerry


Down Syndrome Association - Kerry Branch
Killarda, Lisselton, Listowel, Co. Kerry
Tel: 066 7122900
Email: lawyers@pmcl.ie
Website: www.downsyndrome.ie
Delegate name: Risteard Pierge

Services provided:

  • Support organisation for people with Down Syndrome & their families

Kerry Parents and Friends Association
Address: Old Monastery, Port Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Tel: 064 6632748
Fax: 064 6633370
Email: info@kpfa.ie
Delegate name: Tony Darmody / Maura Crowley
No. of service users: 250
Area covered: Kerry
Clients taken from other areas: No
Services available to: those aged 18 years and over

Services provided:

  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Community and Supported Employment Programme
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Community Residences
  • Respite
  • Home Support Services
  • Services for People with Challenging Behaviour
  • Services for Older People with Intellectual Disability
  • Community Nurse Service

National Learning Network Services - Kerry
Address: Clash Industrial Estate, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Tel: 066 7122533 / 7122219
Fax: 066 7122608
Email: tralee@nin.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Pat O' Neill
Area covered: Kerry
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: those aged 16 years and over

Services provided:

  • Range of vocational and rehabilitative training
  • Services also provided in Listowel

Saoirse Advocacy Service
Address: The Island Centre, Castleisland, Co. Kerry
Tel: 066 7142576/ Debaroh 086 855248

Email: sladvocacy@eircom.net (Deborah)

          sladvocacyjn@yahoo.ie (Joanne)

Delegate name: Deborah Bermingham/ Joanne Nelligan

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

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CONNAUGHT - Leitrim


Down Syndrome Association - Leitrim/ West Cavan Branch
Address: 1 Littlewood, Mountainthird, Lurganboy, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim
Tel: 087 4116626
Email: brian.smyth@gmail.com
Website: www.downsyndrome.ie
Delegate name: Brian Smyth
No. of service users: 25

Services provided:

  • Support to parents and all people with Down Syndrome
  • Run activities e.g. swimming and social activities for persons with Down Syndrome
  • Organise training sessions for parents, outings etc.

National Learning Network Services - Leitrim
Address: Hilldrum House, Leitrim Road, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim
Tel: 071 9650693
Fax: 071 9623404
Email: carrickonshannon@nln.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Sean D'Arcy
Area covered: Leitrim
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: 16 years and over

Services provided:

  • Range of vocational and rehabilitative training

Leitrim CIS Advocacy Service
Address: Leitrim CIS, Bridge Street, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim
Tel: 071 9640995/ 0870529111
Email: leitrim.advocate@citinfo.ie
Delegate name: Elaine Morris

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

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MUNSTER - Limerick


Brothers of Charity Services Limerick
Address: Regional Office, 1st Floor, Blackberry Park, Ballykeeffe, Dock Road, Limerick
Tel: 061 308149
Fax: 061 487099
Email: normabagge@limerick.brothersofcharity.ie
Website: www.brothersofcharity.ie
Delegate name: Robert Sillery
No. of service users: 523
Area covered: Limerick
Clients taken from other areas: No

Services provided:

  • Diagnostic & Assessment Services
  • Early Intervention Services (0-3yrs)
  • Early Intervention Services (3-6yrs)
  • Services to pupils in mainstream school, eg respite, therapies
  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Sheltered Workshop / Occupations
  • Enterprise Centre/s
  • Supported Employment Programme
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Respite House for Adults
  • Respite Beds for Adults
  • Family Based Respite for Children
  • Home Support Services
  • Services for People with Behaviour that Challenges
  • Services for Older People with Intellectual Disability
  • Advocacy Services

Dochas - Hope for People with Autism
Address: 3rd Floor, Ivernia Hall, 97 Henry Street, Limerick
Tel: 061 315566
Fax: 061 315560
Email: asddochas@eircom.net
Delegate name: Pamela Downes

Services provided:

  • Information and advice centre for autism related queries
  • Support and lobby group for improved services for people with autism
  • Monthly parent support group meeting

Limerick Advocacy Service

Address: West Limerick Centre for Indpendent Living Enterprise

              Centre, Newcastlewest, Co Limerick

Tel: 069 77320
Email: grace@limerickcil.com
Delegate name: Grace Moore

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Limerick Citizen Advocacy Project

Address: Limerick Citizen Advocacy Service, Clonlong Road,

              Bawnmore, Limerick

Tel: 061 412288/ 087 1257208
Email: advocacy@limerick.brothersofcharity.ie
Delegate name: Martina Neylon

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

National Learning Network Services (Vocational) - Limerick
Address: Limerick (Raheen), Raheen Business Park, Limerick
Tel: 061 229777
Fax: 061 229048
Email: limerick@nin.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Val Real
Areas covered: Limerick, Clare and Tipperary North
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services provided to: aged 16 and over

Services provided:

  • Vocational Training

Rehab Enterprises- Rehab Logistics
Address: Raheen Business Park, Limerick
Tel: 061 303306
Fax: 061 303307
Email: info@rehabenterprises.ie
Website: www.rehabenterprises.ie
Delegate name: Paudie Murphy

Services provided:

  • Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities, Logistics

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LEINSTER - Longford


Longford Advocacy Forum (LAPD)

Address: Longford Citizen Information Service, Longford Shopping

              Centre, Longford

Tel: 043 41069
Email: andrea.reynolds@citinfo.ie
Delegate name: Andrea Reynolds

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

National Learning Network Services - Longford
Address: Dawn Learning Centre, 6 Grafton Court, Longford
Tel: 043 42255
Fax: 043 42256
Email: longford@nin.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Tom Flanaghan
Area covered: Longford
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: aged 16 and over

Services provided:

  • Range of vocational and rehabilitative training

St Christopher's Services Ltd
Address: Leamore Park, Battery Road, Longford
Tel: 043 41769 / 043 45698
Fax: 043 45429
Email: stchris@iol.ie
Website: www.stchristophers.ie
Delegate name: Pat O Toole / Pauline Davis
No. of service users: 17
Area covered: Longford, South Leitrim, Cavan
Services available to: Services for those with moderate, severe / profound intellectual disabilities

Services provided:

  • Special Pre-School
  • Special School - ASD
  • Special School - Moderate
  • Special School - Severe / Profound
  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Sheltered Workshop / Occupations
  • Supported Employment Programme
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Respite Adult Services
  • Services for Older People with Intellectual Disability
  • Outreach service for adults, recreation and P.E., music, drama and art programmes, leisure buddy programmes

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CONNAUGHT - Mayo


ÁIRC-Supporting Children with Disabilities in Mayo
Address: The Safari Club, N5 Industrial Park, Moneen Road, Castlebar, County Mayo
Tel: 085 119 4041 (Chairperson, Angela Locke-Reilly)
Email: info@aircmayo.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/%C3%81IRC-Supporting-Children-with-Disabilities-in-Mayo/132413386789685
Services Provided: Simply put we are ‘parents helping parents’.We are the parents group of Mayo Early Intervention Services (MEIS). Our mission is to enrich the quality of life of the families in MEIS by the facilitation of communication networks and the provision of funding, support and advocacy. Basically we are trying to make life easier for those in a similar position to us whether that be just by lending a friendly ear, organising a fun day out or providing much needed respite services or equipment. One of our main aims is also to advocate for our children at a local, national and international level whenever we can.

Mayo Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities
Address: Mayo CIS, Hopkins Road, Castlebar, Co Mayo
Tel: 094 9060371
Email: mayo.disabilityadvocate@citinfo.ie
Delegate name: Claire O'Neill

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

National Learning Network Services - Mayo
Address: Breaffy Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Tel: 094 9022770
Fax: 094 9026190
Email: castlebar@nin.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Peter Dooley
Area covered: Mayo
Services available to: aged 16 and over

Services provided:

  • Range of vocational training, Rehabilitative training

Western Care Association
Address: John Moore Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Tel: 094 25133
Fax: 094 25207
Email: info@westerncare.com
Delegate name: Bernard O Regan
No. of service users: 830
Area covered: Sligo/Galway/Roscommon

Services provided:

  • Services for Older People with Intellectual Disability
  • Diagnostic & Assessment Services
  • Early Intervention Services (0-3yrs)
  • Early Intervention Services (3-6yrs)
  • Special Pre-School
  • Special School - Mild
  • Special School - Moderate
  • Special School - Severe / Profound
  • Child Development Centre
  • Services to pupils in mainstream school, eg respite, therapies
  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Enterprise Centre/s
  • Supported Employment Programme
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Community Group Home for Children
  • Hostel
  • Respite House for Adults
  • Respite House for Children
  • Family Based Respite for Adults
  • Family Based Respite for Children
  • Home Support Services
  • Services for Adults with Autism
  • Services for Children with Autism
  • Services for People with Challenging Behaviour

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ULSTER - Monaghan


Camphill Community Ballybay
Address: Camphill Communities of Ireland, Corraskeas, Robb Farm, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan
Tel: 042 9748182
Fax: 042 9741359
Email: camphillballybay@eircom.net
Delegate name: Colin Palmer
No. of service users: 15
Area covered: National
Services provided to: Adults with special needs

Services provided:

  • Sheltered Workshop / Occupations
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Farm, horticulture and craft workshops

Co Monaghan Partnership
Dublin Road, Castleblaney, Co Monaghan
042 9749500
pmckenna@monaghanpartnership.ie
Pauline McKenna

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Monaghan Branch - Parents & Friends Association
Address: Glaslough, Co. Monaghan
Tel: 047 88154
Delegate name: Dan Rogan
No. of service users: 37

Services provided:

  • Advise parents on entitlements etc.
  • Fundraised to open group homes & campaigned to set up special classes in primary & secondary school
  • Meetings on 3rd Wednesday of each month
  • Information night held every January

MS North East Advocacy Project
Address: Shercock Road, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan
Tel: 042 9690725/ 087 2565512
Email: louised@ms-society.ie
Delegate name: Louise Dawson

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

National Learning Network Services - Monaghan
Address: the Diamond, Monaghan
Tel: 047 83031
Fax: 047 83029
Email: monaghan@nin.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Miriam McQuaid
Area covered: Monaghan
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: aged 16 and over

Services provided:

  • Range of vocational and rehabilitative training

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CONNAUGHT - Roscommon


Brothers of Charity Services - Roscommon
Address: Lanesboro Street, Roscommon
Tel: 0906 628500
Fax: 090 6625350
Email: moconnor@roscommon.brothersofcharity.ie
Website: www.brothersofcharity.ie
Delegate name: Marian Keigher
No. of service users: 381
Clients taken from other areas: Yes in certain circumstances

Services provided:

  • Diagnostic & Assessment Services
  • Early Intervention Services (0-3yrs)
  • Early Intervention Services (3-6yrs)
  • Special Pre-School
  • Services to pupils in mainstream school, eg respite, therapies
  • Child Development Centre
  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Sheltered Workshop / Occupations
  • Supported Employment Programme
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Respite House for Children
  • Respite Beds for Adults
  • Family Based Respite for Children
  • Home Support Services
  • Services for Adults with Autism
  • Services for Children with Autism
  • Services for People with Behaviour that Challenges
  • Advocacy Services

National Learning Network Services - Roscommon
Address: Millstream House, Williamstown Road, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon
Tel: 094 9620374
Fax: 094 9620335
Email: castlerea@nin.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Tom Flanagan
Area covered: Roscommon
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: aged 16 and over

Services provided:

  • Range of vocational and rehabilitative training

Roscommon Advocacy Network (RAN)
Address: Roscommon CIS, Castle St, Roscommon
Tel: 0906 628846
Email: rosadvocacy@gmail.com
Delegate name: Carmel Donovan

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Roscommon Association Supporting People with Special Needs
Address: Glenvela, Castleplunkett, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon
Tel: 094 9651023
Email: mary973@eircom.net
Delegate name: Mary Mannion

Services provided:

  • Support group
  • Fundraises to support and enhance services

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CONNAUGHT - Sligo


Down Syndrome Ireland - Sligo Branch
Address: Down Syndrome Ireland, Citylink Business Park, Old Naas Road, Dublin 12
Tel: 01 4266500
Email: info@downsyndrome.ie
Website: www.downsyndrome.ie

Services provided:

  • Support organisation for people with Down Syndrome & their families

HSE West Learning Disability Service - Sligo, Leitrim, West Cavan
Address: Markievicz House, Barrack St., Sligo
Tel: 071 9155179
Fax: 071 9155194
Email: mary.talbot@hse.ie
Delegate name: Mary Talbot, Learning Disability & Autism Service Manager
No. of service users: 965
Area covered: Sligo, Leitrim, West Cavan
Clients taken from other areas: Yes - On Referral
Services available to: Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities. Children with Autism

Services provided to:

  • Services for People with Challenging Behaviour
  • Diagnostic & Assessment Services
  • Early Intervention Services (0-3yrs)
  • Early Intervention Services (3-6yrs)
  • Special Pre-School
  • Special School - Mild
  • Special School - Moderate
  • Special School - Severe / Profound
  • Child Development Centre
  • Services to pupils in mainstream school, eg respite, therapies
  • Vocational Training (FAS)
  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Sheltered Workshop / Occupations
  • Supported Employment Programme
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Respite House for Adults
  • Respite House for Children
  • Respite Beds for Adults
  • Respite Beds for Children
  • Family Based Respite for Adults
  • Family Based Respite for Children
  • Services for Children with Autism
  • Services for People with Challenging Behaviour

National Learning Network Services - Sligo
Address: National Learning Network Services
Tel: 071 9145391
Fax: 071 9145393
Email: sligo@nin.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Sean D'Arcy
Areas covered: Sligo
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: 16 and over

Services provided:

  • Range of vocational and rehabilitative training

Northwest Parents and Friends Association
Address: St Joseph's School, Ballytivnan, Sligo
Tel: 071 9143358
Fax: 071 9145567
Email: rsw@iolfree.ie
Website: www.nwpf.ie
Delegate name: Evelyn Carroll
No. of service users: 168
Area covered: Sligo 1st/ Leitrim
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: Services to those aged 2 and a half and over

Services provided:

  • Early Intervention Services (2 1/2-6yrs)
  • Special Pre-School
  • Special School - Mild
  • Sheltered Workshop / Occupations
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Respite House for Adults
  • Respite House for Children
  • Respite Beds for Adults
  • Services for Children with Autism
  • Services for People with Challenging Behaviour
  • Services for Older People with Intellectual Disability

Our Voice Advocacy Service
Address: Sligo CIS, 8 Lower John Street, Sligo
Tel: 071 9151133/ 087 9980152
Email: sligo.advocate@citinfo.ie
Delegate name: Martina Killgallon

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Sisters of La Sagesse Services
Address: Cregg House, Sligo
Tel: 071 77229
Fax: 071 77439
Email: info@cregghouse.com
Delegate name: Marie Gilligan
Area covered: Sligo

Services provided:

  • Dementia Services
  • Residential Services on Campus
  • Children with complex health needs
  • Children with Autism
  • Individuals with multiple disorders and sensory impairments
  • Older persons services
  • Behaviour that challenge services
  • Community- 13 hours in the community board in Sligo town and county
  • Day Services - Board on campus in Sligo town, the services proivdes a comprehansive range of programmes devised to meet individual needs, abilities & choice
  • Interdisaplinery Team- General Team, Head of Client Services, Development & Change Manager, Psychiatrust, Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist Social Worker, Nursing and Care Staff, Nurse Practice Development, Occupational Therapist, General Medical Practitioner, Chunical Nurse Specialist, Catering Staff, Housekeeping Staff

Swan Group Association Sligo
Address: "Carrigdubh", Hazlewood, Sligo
Tel: 071 9143475
Delegate name: Grace O'Leary
No. of service users: supporting 9 adults

Services provided:

  • Established to enrich and help young adults with special needs that attend Gniomh Lann Day Centre, Ballinode, Sligo
  • The group meets 4 times a year and fundraises for a comfort fund for the adults in the Gniomh Lann Day Centre
  • Meetings are held upstairs at Toghers Chemist O'Connell Street, Sligo

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MUNSTER - Tipperary


Camphill Community - Carrick-on-Suir
Address: Castle St, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary
Tel: 051 645080
Fax: 051 645569
Email: carrick@camphill.ie
Website: www.camphill.ie
Delegate name: Cathy Allen
No. of service users: 17
Area covered: Tipperary
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: Services to those aged 21 years and over

Services provided:

  • Day Care
  • Residential Centre/s

Camphill Community - Grangemockler
Address: Templemichael, Grangemockler, Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary
Tel: 051 647202
Fax: 051 647253
Website: www.camphill.ie
Delegate name: Josef Teppan
No. of service users: 26
Area covered: Tipperary
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: Adults only

Services provided:

  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Services for People with Intellectual Disability

Cronan's (St) Association Ltd
Address: Grange, Roscrea, Co Tipperary
Tel: 0505 22219/ 21426/ 23672
Fax: 0505 21753
Email: info@cronans.ie
Delegate name: Patricia King
No. of service users: 124
Areas covered: Tipperary, Offaly, Laois
Services available to: Service to those aged 16 years and over

Services provided:

  • Rehabilitative Traning
  • Sheltered Service/ Occupations
  • Supported work programme
  • DayCare/Activation Units
  • Service for people with challenging behaviour
  • Service for more mature persons with intellectual disability

Moore Haven Centre (Tipperary) Ltd.
Address: O' Brien Street, Tipperary Town, Co Tipperary
Tel: 062 52437
Fax: 062 33566
Email: info@moorehaven.ie
Delegate name: Derry McMahon
No. of service users: 107
Areas covered: Limerick / Tipperary
Clients taken from other areas: Yes with the catchment area
Services available to: Services to adults with mild / moderate intellectual disability and physical/ sensory

Services provided:

  • Rehabilitative Training
  • Sheltered Workshop / Occupations
  • Supported Employment Programme
  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Community Group Home for Adults
  • Respite Beds for Adults

National Learning Network Services - Tipperary South
Address: Roseville, Western Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Tel: 052 81555
Fax: 052 81521
Email: clonmel@nln.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Kitty Galvin
Area covered: Tipperary
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Services available to: 16 and over

Services provided:

  • Range of vocational and rehabilitative training

South Tipperary Autism Support

Tel: 052 6129529
Email: info@southtippautism.ie
Website: www.southtippautism.ie

St Anne's Centre
Address: Daughters of Charity Services, Sean Ross Abbey, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
Tel: 0505 22046
Fax: 0505 22525
Email: info@stannes.ie
Delegate name: Elizabeth Reynolds
No. of service users: 526
Area covered: North Tipperary, Offaly
Clients taken from other areas: No
Services available to: Service to those with moderate, severe & profound intellectual disability

Services provided:

  • Employment Supports
  • Day Service Supports
  • Residential Supports
  • Outreach Supports
  • Respite Supports
  • Therapeutic Supports

Tipperary Advocacy Service
Address: Kickham Street, Thurles, Co Tipperary
Tel: 087 2562103
Email: tipperaryadvocate@gmail.com
Delegate name: Anna Newman

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Tipperary Association for Special Needs
Address: The Green, Cashel, Co Tipperary
Tel: 062 61384
Delegate name: WP Ryan
No. of service users: 200

Services provided:

  • Support group representing people with intellectual disability in Co Tipperary

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MUNSTER - Waterford


Brothers of Charity Services - South East
Brothers of Charity Services, Belmont Park, Ferrybank, Waterford
Tel: 051 833400
Fax: 051 833490
Email: johannacooney@waterford.brothersofcharity.ie
Website: www.brothersofcharity.ie/southeast
Delgate name: Johanna Cooney, Chief Executive
No. of service users: 392 participate in day and/or residential services, 33 children participate in respite care only, 192 children avail of multidisciplinary supports only, 245 adults
Services available to: Services available to children and adults with intellectual disabilities

Services provided:

  • Diagnostic & Assessment Services
  • Early Intervention Services (0-3yrs)
  • Early Intervention Services (3-6yrs)
  • Child Development Centres
  • Multidisciplinary services to Special Schools in the catchment area
  • Enterprise Centres
  • Supported Employment Programme
  • Day Care/ Activation Units
  • Community Group Homes for Adults
  • Community Group Homes for Children
  • Respite services for Children
  • Respite services for Adults
  • Home Support Services
  • Services for people with behaviour that challenges
  • Advocacy Services
  • Homeshare service for Children

DESSA Community Advocacy Project
Address: St Brigid's FRC, Lower Yellow Rd, Waterford
Tel: 051 355710
Email: advocacy@dessa.ie
Delegate name: Kay Teahan

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

National Learning Network Services - Waterford
Address: Unit 7, IDA Industrial Estate, Cork Road, Waterford
Tel: 051 359220
Fax: 051 357897
Email: waterford@nin.ie
Website: www.nln.ie
Delegate name: Kitty Galvin
Area covered: Waterford
Clients taken from other areas: Yes
Service available to: aged 16 and over

Services provided:

  • Range of vocational and rehabilitative training and stepping out

Waterford Independent Advocacy Service
Address:

37 Lower Yellow Road, Waterford

Tel: 051-370004 / 087-2260886
Email: waterford.advocacte@citinfo.ie
Delegate name: Caroline Burke

Services provided:

  • Independent Advocacy Service

Waterford Intellectual Disability Association (WIDA)
Address: Waterford Association, 16 Ballinakill Avenue , Waterford
Tel: 051 858739
Fax: 051 355891
Email: admin@wida.ie
Website: www.wida.ie
Delegate name: Irene Murray Admin, Fiona O Neill D.O.N, Teresa Harken ADON
No. of service users: over 200
Area covered: Waterford
Service available to: Adults and children

Service provided:

  • Day Care / Activation Units
  • Residential Centre/s
  • Respite for adults
  • Respite for children
  • Day respite for children

 

 

Inclusion Ireland, Unit C2, The Steelworks, Foley Street, Dublin 1, Ireland. Tel: 01 8559891 Fax: 01 8559904 Email: info@inclusionireland.ie