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Inclusive Summer Camps 2023

In News, Recreation & Social May 17, 2023

Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership is running a range of diverse and inclusive summer camps over the summer for boys and girls aged 5-18 years - whether you're a water ... Continue Reading.
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Project Arts Centre Big Blue Badge Project

In Arts & Culture, Get Involved, News, Recreation & Social May 4, 2023

The Project Arts Centre is calling for participants to take part in the Big Blue Badge project.   They're having an ongoing conversation with people with a lived experience of disability, ... Continue Reading.
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Launch of Neuro-Mapping Project

In Local Disability Services, National Disability Organisations, News, Supports & Services May 4, 2023

Minister Anne Rabbitte has launched a report on the Neuro-Mapping Project, which is a joint partnership between the HSE, the Disability Federation of Ireland and the Neurological Alliance of Ireland. ... Continue Reading.
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Seeking people with lived experience of neuro-rehab

In Get Involved, National Disability Organisations, News May 4, 2023

Do you have lived experience of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services in Ireland? Could you contribute to the future development of these services?   The HSE wants to recruit people with lived experience of ... Continue Reading.
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Wicklow Co. Council join Hidden Disability Sunflower Network

In News April 4, 2023

Wicklow County Council has become the first local authority in Ireland to join the Hidden Disability Sunflower Network.   The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool for individuals to voluntarily ... Continue Reading.
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Survey on needs of people with MS

In Get Involved, National Disability Organisations, News February 22, 2023

MS Ireland is conducting a survey of the needs of people with MS to help plan their services and inform their ongoing advocacy work. This is a vital opportunity for ... Continue Reading.
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Connecting Artists programme 2023

In Arts & Culture, News February 20, 2023

Connecting Artists is a programme designed for visual artists with intellectual disabilities who wish to develop their creative practice. The programme is designed to elevate the talent within this community, ... Continue Reading.
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Disability Participation and Awareness Fund 2023

In Disability Services, Finance, News February 20, 2023

The Disability Participation and Awareness Fund is a €3 million, 1-year Fund created by Rethink Ireland in partnership with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY). The goal ... Continue Reading.
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Wicklow Triple A Bowling Club

In News, Recreation & Social January 25, 2023

Wicklow Triple A Alliance are running a Bowling Club for Neurodiverse Youth on the first and third Monday of the month, from 7-8pm in these venues: Bray Bowl for ... Continue Reading.
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Active Healthy Me programme

In News, Sports & Fitness December 12, 2022

A new programme called ‘Active Healthy Me’ provides information for people with disabilities on the importance and benefits of being physically active, how to live a healthy lifestyle and the ... Continue Reading.
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New Accessibility Toolkit for Community Groups

In News, Supports & Services December 7, 2022

Wicklow County Council's Disability & Inclusion Steering Committee (DISC) has launched a new Accessibility Toolkit for community groups and clubs to support them to make their services and activities more ... Continue Reading.
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Patients Deserve Better campaign

In Get Involved, Health & Wellbeing, News November 30, 2022

There is no Community Neurorehabilitation Team for people living in the CHO6 HSE area, which includes Wicklow. The Neurological Alliance of Ireland has launched a social media campaign on this. ... Continue Reading.