Irish Wheelchair Association

General Introduction

The Irish Wheelchair Association is a National Organisation dedicated to the achievement of full social, economic and educational integration of people with disabilities as equal, independent and participative members of the general community.

Programmes

Wheelchair Loan Service Sales and Repairs Home Care Attendants Member/Volunteer Training & Educational Training Programmes Respite Services Independent Living Training Day Activity Centres Sports Branch Activities Community Development Home Visitation Driving Tuition Adapted Buses Information Service Fundraising Newsletter Research and Development Data Base Peer Counselling.

Volunteer Profile

The local branch structure runs on a voluntary basis. The Association acts as a pressure group for change and fills the gaps in current services.

Last Updated, October 29, 1998