Useful Links

Disabled Associations & Charities

Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland

Providing information, support and advice to people with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus, their parents and carers, as well as to promote social inclusion and equality for people with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus in Irish society.

www.justgiving.com/sbhireland

Muscular Dystrophy Ireland

Providing support for people and their families who are living with muscular dystrophy and allied neuromuscular condition.

www.mdi.ie

Rett Syndrom Association of Ireland

Rett syndrome is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder resulting in physical and intellectual disability. It affects girls almost exclusively – affecting one in ten thousand births – but there are rare cases of boys with Rett Syndrome

www.rettsyndrome.ie

Family Carers Ireland

The national charity supporting 500,000+ family carers across the country who care for loved ones 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. 

www.familycarers.ie

IWA – Irish Wheelchair Association

Irish Wheelchair Association is the biggest provider of HSE-funded assisted living services for people with disabilities in Ireland.

www.iwa.ie

AOTI – Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland

The professional body serving, promoting and representing occupational therapists in the Republic of Ireland.

www.aoti.ie