Useful Links

Etac

The Etac Group is a world-leading developer of ergonomic products that assist people living with restricted mobility as well as for their carers – including Hoists, Slings, Manual Transfer, Wheelchairs, Aids for Daily Living and Bathroom Safety products.

www.etac.ie

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland

Established in 2000, Acquired Brain Injury Ireland [formerly The Peter Bradley Foundation] is Ireland’s leading provider of flexible and tailor-made services for people with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).

www.abiireland.ie

Assist Ireland

Assistireland.ie contains information on daily living aids and assistive technology. It includes a directory of products available from suppliers for people with disabilities and older people. Assistireland.ie is provided by the Citizens Information Board.

www.assistireland.ie

The Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (AOTI)

The Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (AOTI) promotes Occupational Therapy through leadership, standards of practice, ethics, governance, education, research and advocacy on behalf of its members and in line with the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.

www.aoti.ie

Irish Autism Action

Providing and assessment and diagnostic service as well as support information and counselling to those affected with and by Autism in Ireland.

www.autismireland.ie

Irish Cancer Society

The Irish Cancer Society will support you by finding practical, emotional and financial support. Or you can simply talk to them. They’re there for anything you need.

www.cancer.ie

Citizens Information Board

The Citizens Information Board provides information on public services and entitlements in Ireland including information on Housing Adaption Grants for People with Disability.

www.citizensinformation.ie

The Dementia Services Information and Development Centre

The Dementia Services Information and Development Centre (DSIDC) is a National Centre for excellence in dementia and is committed to best practice in all aspects of dementia care. They will provide you with Education and Training, Information and Consultancy and access to research.

www.dementia.ie

Enable Ireland

Enable Ireland provides free services to children and adults with disabilities and their families from 40 locations in 14 counties. Covering childhood to adulthood our expert teams work with the individual and their family on a plan for each life stage.

www.enableireland.ie

HSE

The HSE provides all of Ireland’s public health services, in hospitals and communities across the country. On this site you will find information including a list of Community Care Offices and Departments across the country, services near you, details on the medical card, grants available etc.

www.hse.ie

The Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapists

The Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapists (IASLT) is the recognised professional association of Speech & Language Therapists in Ireland. The Irish Association strives to provide up-to-date information for the general public to aid in the understanding of common speech and language disorders and to increase awareness of available services.

www.iaslt.ie

Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapists in Private Practice

IASLT in Private Practice was established to assist private practitioners maintain high standards in delivery of private speech and language services to members of the public and to provide the public a way to locate the appropriate qualified private therapist for their specific needs.

www.iasltpp.com

The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association

Was founded in 1985 by a small group of friends, relatives and carers of Motor Neurone Disease (also referred to as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis – ALS) sufferers. The Association functions mainly as a support organisation for people who have MND, their carers and families.

www.imnda.ie

irishdeaf.com

Supporting the deaf community in Ireland.

www.irishdeaf.com

Irish Society for Colitis and Crohns Disease

The Irish Society for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease (ISCC) is a patient support group for people who are living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (collectively known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD). We offer telephone support, information leaflets, and organise meetings and events around the country.

www.iscc.ie

NCBI

NCBI, the national sight loss agency, is a not for profit charitable organisation which provides support and services nationwide to people experiencing sight loss.

We also provide a range of services to public and private organisations to make sure that their services are accessible to people who are blind and vision impaired.

www.ncbi.ie

Parkinson’s Association of Ireland

As well as providing you with information about Parkinsons symptoms and treatments, this website will provide you with advice, support, information and news along with access to the experts.

www.parkinsons.ie

privateot.ie

This website provides you with a list of Occupational Therapists by Location and Speciality as well as information on product suppliers and actual product. It also offers you a price comparison service for product.

www.privateot.ie

Try-It Library

Try-It Library is an on-line library of electronic assistive technology. Members may borrow devices for trial and/or training purposes. In addition, this initiative provides features to strengthen and support professional networking and training in the area of electronic assistive technology.

www.try-it.ie