Useful Links
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As I Am Ireland’s Autism charity
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Carmichael Specialist training and support body for nonprofits in Ireland
Care Champions – family run advocacy group for all people who need care support in the community. Campaigning for residents and their families in care homes. We believe peoples human rights must be restored to them. Facebook
Citizens Information Checklist for people with disabilities and long-term illness
Care Alliance Ireland – a group of voluntary organisations raising the awareness both within their own organisations and externally, about the valuable role played by family carers.
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Down Syndrome Ireland Provides all-through life supports to people with Down syndrome and their families across Ireland.
Department of Children, Disability and Equality
Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) DFI is a federation that works with our members, disabled people, allies, and the state to drive full inclusion and equity.
Down Syndrome Centre Charity dedicated to clinical, educational and wellbeing services for children with Down syndrome from birth to 18 – and their families
DTES – Disability Toll Exemption Scheme https://dtes.ie/dtes-scheme/
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Family Carers Ireland charity supporting the 624,190 family carers across the country who care for loved ones such as children or adults with additional needs, physical or intellectual disabilities, frail older people, those with palliative care needs or those living with chronic illnesses, mental health challenges or addiction.
FedVol The National Federation of Voluntary Bodies Providing Services to People with Intellectual Disability
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Inclusion Ireland National Association for People with an Intellectual Disability
Independent Living Movement Ireland
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA)
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National Disability Authority (NDA) Independent statutory body with a duty to provide evidence-informed advice and guidance to government on disability policy and practice and to promote Universal Design.
National Ability Supports System (NASS) National data collections of health and social care in Ireland By National Health Information Systems Unit of the Health Research Board (HRB)
National Advocacy Service (NAS) Providing a free and independent representative advocacy service to adults with disabilities across Ireland.
NOW Group, a social enterprise supporting people with learning difficulties, autism and neurodivergence into sustainable employment across the island of Ireland.
The National Disability Services Association represents the network of some of the largest national providers of disability services in the community across Ireland.
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Pobal with communities and local agencies, to support social inclusion and local and community development.
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Sensational Kids provide vital front-line therapeutic supports for children with additional needs, ensuring that these children in need have access to vital supports when and where they need them.
Special Needs Parents Ireland Network Group Facebook Special Needs Parents Ireland Network Group – Private group 2.6K members – Facebook Page
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UniversalDesign.ie Centre for Excellence in Universal Design
UNCRPD Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
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The Wheel National association of community and voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises.
The Wayfinding Centre aims is to be a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable solutions for transport and mobility challenges experienced by people with a disability. Take a virtual tour here