Resources

Children and Young People’s Services Committees (CYPSC)

https://www.cypsc.ie/

Children and Young People’s Services Committees (CYPSC) are a key structure identified by Government to plan and co-ordinate services for children and young people in every county in Ireland.  The overall purpose is to improve outcomes for children and young people through local and national interagency working. 

CYPSC is a very valuable resource for sign posting to various community organisations, resources and events.

CWKK CYPSC Newsletter 31/10/2024

HSE - Key National Documents

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/disability/progressing-disability/pds-programme/documents/

There are a number of documents developed at national level as part of Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People.

National Council for Special Education (NCSE)

https://ncse.ie/

The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) was set up to improve the delivery of education services to persons with special educational needs arising from disabilities with particular emphasis on children.

Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists

https://www.iaslt.ie/

The Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT) is the national, professional association representing Speech and Language Therapists in Ireland. 

Irish Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland

https://www.aoti.ie/

The Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (AOTI) is the professional body serving, promoting and representing occupational therapists in the Republic of Ireland and are the voice for the Occupational Therapy profession.

Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists

https://www.iscp.ie/

The Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists is the national, professional body representing over 3,000 Chartered Physiotherapists in Ireland. The Society is respected and recognised both within and outside the profession, as the voice of physiotherapy in Ireland.

Irish Association of Social Workers

https://www.iasw.ie/

The Irish Association of Social Workers is the national professional body for social workers in the Republic of Ireland.

City County Childcare Committees

https://myccc.ie/

City/County Childcare Committees support and assist families and early learning and care and school age childcare providers with childcare matters at local county level. They are a Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth-funded support and are located nationwide.

Assistive technology grant for students with disabilities

Assistive technology helps students with a disability who have difficulty communicating through speech and writing to fully participate in education.

Some examples of assistive technology include laptops or tablets with modified software, joysticks, keyboards, touch pads, tapes, braille equipment and audiology equipment.

Schools can get an Assistive Technology Grant from the Department of Education to buy computers and specialist equipment for students with a disability.

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/primary-and-post-primary-education/educational-supports/assistive-technology-grant-students-with-disabilities/

The Psychological Society of Ireland

https://www.psychologicalsociety.ie/

The Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), Cumann Síceolaithe Éireann, is the learned and professional body for psychology and psychologists in the Republic of Ireland.

Accessible changing places on the Changing Places Ireland Map

Looking for a Changing Places toilet along your route? We make it easy to locate accessible facilities and help you plan a journey that fits your needs.

Whether you’re travelling locally or further afield, we can assist in identifying nearby Changing Places locations and help you plan a smooth, accessible trip from start to finish.

Find fully accessible Changing Places on the Changing Places Ireland Map

Respite Services

Respite services within the Dublin and South East area are provided by:

  • Wexford: Ard Aoibhinn, Wexford and St Aidan’s Gorey, Co Wexford, Collective Sensory Group and Active Connections.
  • Waterford: Waterford Intellectual Disability Association (WIDA), Active Connections.
  • Carlow/Kilkenny: Enable Ireland, Kilcar House, Tullow, Co Carlow, Enable Ireland and Active Connections.
  • South Tipperary: St Rita’s respite service with Brothers of Charity Services South East (BOCSSE) and Northfields respite service with RK respite, Collective Sensory Group and Active Connections.
  • Dublin South and Wicklow: HSE Dublin South and Wicklow, Block B, Civic Centre, Main Street, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 X329.

Special Schools

Examples of Special schools within the Dublin and South East area include the below, this list is not exhaustive. Please see the National Council for Special Education website for more information on special schools, special classes, visiting teachers and the Special Educational Needs Organiser (SENO).

 

  • ST AUGUSTINES SCHOOL
    Obelisk Park, Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, A94X8K7
  • CARMONA SPECIAL NATIONAL SCHOOL
    111 Upper Glenageary Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, A96NY91
  • ST MICHAELS HSE SPEC SC
    St. Michael's House, Grosvenor School, Leopardstown Road, Co. Dublin, D18KR80
  • NEW COURT SCHOOL
    Newcourt Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98DW68
  • ST CATHERINES SPECIAL SCHOOL
    Kilmullen Lane, Newcastle, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, A63X935
  • SETANTA SPECIAL SCHOOL
    Stillorgan, Co. Dublin, A94YK74
  • ENABLE IRELAND SANDTMOUNT SCHOOL
    Sandymount Ave, Co. Dublin, D04XH22
  • MARINO SCHOOL N.S.
    Church Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98TW99
  • BALLYOWEN MEADOWS
    Loughlinstown Drive, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, A96H735

Pre Schools

  • Tús Maith Special Needs Pre-School
    Brothers of Charity c./o. Excel Centre, Knockanrawley, Tipperary, Co. Tipperary.
    (062) 51052

  • Lus na Gréine
    Brothers of Charity, Fethard Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary E91 XY63
    (052) 617 0554

  • Holy Angels Day Care Centre
    Strawhall Industrial Estate, Carlow, County Carlow.
    (059) 914 3911

  • Touching Hearts
    C/O The Sacred Heart Centre, Lady Lane, Waterford.
    (085) 163 5572

  • Sesame Early Years Specialist Day Service
    Whitestrand, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Waterford.
    (058) 40001

  • Cunamh Mhuire Preschool
    C/O Cumas New Ross, Butlersland Industrial Estate, New Ross, Co. Wexford, Ireland.
    (051) 448063

  • St. Aidans Day Care Centre CLG
    Millands, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Y25 C9C5
    (053) 942 1092

  • Enable Ireland
    O’Neill Centre, St. Joseph’s Road, Kilkenny
    (056) 7762326

Other Resources

Enable Ireland maintains a list of resources in the Kilkenny and Carlow area:
Resources for Parents in Kilkenny and Carlow

Enable Ireland maintains a nationwide resource hub:

Resource Hub Enable Ireland

National Council for Special Education maintains a list of useful apps:

Ncse useful apps

Enable Ireland maintains a list of apps, games and toys for kids with disabilities:

Enable Ireland guide to accessible apps games and toys

CDNT 3  Kilkenny Welcome Leaflet

The Central Remedial Clinic maintains a list of resources in the Waterford area:

Resources for Parents in Waterford

List of resources in the South Tipperary area:

Resources for Parents in South Tipperary

St Michael's House Sleep Kit - This resource is for anyone who would like to learn more about how to improve their sleep, or the sleep of someone they care for.