The Voice of Disabled People/ People with Disabilities Striving to Overcome Barriers So That We Can Live Our Lives to Our Full Potential

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The voice of disabled people/ people with disabilities striving to overcome barriers so that we can live our lives to our full potential.

Email: [email protected] Phone or text: 085 227 7033

Contents

2 About the Group

4 The Social Model of Disability

7 What We Do

10 Smashing Barriers

12 Becoming a Member

Email: [email protected] Phone or text: 085 227 7033 About the Group

Disabilty Action Collective is the voice of disabled people with all types of impairments living in the Ballyfermot, Chapelizod, Inchicore, Palmerstown and Clondalkin areas.

The group is open to disabled people, their families and carers as well as community and youth organisations. The aim of the group is to promote the inclusion and participation of disabled people, support each other to become active in the community and create awareness of the issues affecting our lives.

2 | Disability Action Collective Our work is informed by the issues of concern to members of the group and the wider community. It is underpinned by an understanding of the social model of disability. This model says that disability is caused by the way society is organised, rather than by a person’s impairment. It looks at ways of removing barriers that restrict life choices for disabled people.

The group also works from a disability equality perspective. This is a belief that we, as disabled people, should enjoy equal rights and opportunities to participate in economic, social and cultural life, have choice and control over how we live our lives and are enabled to reach our full potential.

2 | Disability Action Collective Disability Action Collective | 3 The Social Model of Disability

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4 | The Social Model of Disability 1 In the first image, it is assumed that everyone will benefit from the same supports. They are being treated equally.

This is how the needs of many people living with an impairment or disability are often addressed. ------

2 In the second image, individuals are given different supports to make it possible for them to have equal access to the game. They are being treated equitably.

Many advances have been made to ensure the equitable treatment of people living with a disability or impairment but there is more progress to be made. ------

3 In the third image, all three can see the game without any supports or accommodations because the cause of the inequity was addressed. The systemic barrier has been removed.

4 | The Social Model of Disability The Social Model of Disability | 5 Disabilty Action Collective strive to remove causes of inequity so that everyone is enabled to live to their full potential.

Her impairment is the problem! They should cure her or give her The medical model prosthetics. of disability

The stairs are the problem! They should The social model build a ramp. of disability

6 | The Social Model of Disability What We Do Build Advocate Co-ordinate Collaborate Raising expectations Create Identify

6 | The Social Model of Disability What We Do | 7 Build on our capacity to provide leadership and act as a representative voice for the local disabled community.

Advocate on behalf of the disabled community in consultation processes relating to public transport, access, inclusivity and other issues of concern.

Co-ordinate the activities of Smashing Barriers (performance arts collective) to promote participation in social and cultural life.

Collaborate with local services and organisations to develop information resources, plan awareness raising events and co-ordinate training in relation to disability equality.

8 | What We Do Raising expectations for what disabled people can achieve through the promotion of the social model of disability to local organisations, community groups and statutory bodies.

Create social spaces for disabled people, their families and carers to come together to share knowledge, skills and experience.

Identify ways the group can challenge barriers using research and collective action campaigns.

8 | What We Do What We Do | 9 Smashing Barriers

Smashing Barriers is a performance arts collective formed in 2016 as an initiative of the Disabilty Action Collective. It’s intention is to create performance art based on the experiences of participants who include disabled people, their families and carers.

Since 2017, Smashing Barriers has produced and performed two theatre pieces, Dead or Alive and Unfair City. Under the facilitation of professional theatre makers Kate Harris and Peter Kearns, a broad range of experiences, perspectives and responses to disability have been explored in the process of devising these pieces.

10 | Smashing Barriers Becoming a Member Ballyfermot and Chapelizod Disability Action Collective is a membership group which is led and controlled by members who are elected onto the Management Committee. It is essential to the group that our membership is strong, that we are representative of disabled people in the Ballyfermot and Chapelizod area and that we are held accountable by an active and diverse membership. By joining the collective, you will be helping to support our vision and be a part of fulfilling our aims as a group.

Hearing your voice or input as a disabled person, family member or carer means that the group can better represent and advocate on behalf of disabled people in Ballyfermot and Chapelizod.

Becoming a member will support disabled people, our families and carers in our mission to:  promote the independence and inclusion of disabled people  identify and challenge the discrimination faced by disabled people in society today.

7 8 Ballyfermot & Chapelizod Disability Action Collective SMASHING BARRIERS 'Half Made Up’ DRAMA COLLECTIVE Presents:

Unfair City

th June 2019 Where: Ballyfermot Library, Ballyfermot Road When: Thursday 27 Show Time: 12.30 Tickets are free but limited -6238105 Disability Access Support Contact: Una 01

Smashing Barriers 'Half Made Up Drama Collective’ formed in January 2019 with the intention of creating performances demonstrating inequalities and barriers that disabled people face in their daily lives.

https://www.facebook.com/SmashingBarriersD10/

and Ballyfermot Chapelizod Partnership Funded by create

If you would like to take part in a Smashing Barriers production in the future please contact Maureen on 085 2277033 or email: [email protected]

10 | Smashing Barriers Smashing Barriers | 11 Becoming a Member

Disability Action Collective is a membership group which is led and controlled by members who are elected onto the Management Committee. It is essential to the group that our membership is strong, that we are representative of disabled people and that we are held accountable by an active and diverse membership. By joining the collective, you will be helping to support our vision and be a part of fulfilling our aims as a group.

12 | Becoming a Member Hearing your voice or input as a disabled person, family member or carer means that the group can better represent and advocate on behalf of disabled people in the Ballyfermot, Chapelizod, Inchicore, Palmerstown and Clondalkin areas.

Becoming a member will support disabled people, our families and carers in our mission to:

• promote the independence and inclusion of disabled people

• identify and challenge the discrimination faced by disabled people in society today.

12 | Becoming a Member Becoming a Member | 13 Becoming a member could benefit you as a disabled person, family member, carer or community group or organisation in many ways, for example:

• better access to information

• opportunities to share knowledge, skills and experience

• finding ways to influence local and regional thinking and decision making opportunities for networking and peer support

• being informed, heard and consulted on policy developments which affect disabled people

14 | Becoming a Member Contact us for more information about our activities or if you are interested in becoming a member. Maureen: 085 227 7033 Úna: 087 952 4968 Email: [email protected]

Members of the Smashing Barriers Drama Collective take part in the Dead or Alive performance in Ballyfermot Library in July 2018.

Members of Disability Action Collective publicise Wellness Gathering Events held in Chapelizod, Ballyfermot and Cherry Orchard in 2017.

14 | Becoming a Member Becoming a Member | 15 Are you a disabled person, family member or a carer of a disabled person? iA helpful booklet of support services and resources for disabled people their families and carers in Dublin 10, 20 and Inchicore.

Funded by Citizens Information Service Supported by Disability Action Collective & Ballyfermot Chapelizod Partnership November 2020 Contents

4 Acknowledgements

6 Emergency

7 Primary Care

17 Mental Health Services

29 National Disability Organisations

38 Other National Organisations

40 Local Disability Services 44 Local Support Groups

46 Family Supports

51 Information, Advice, and Advocacy

55 Local Activities and Events

The producers of this booklet collated this information during Covid 19 restrictions. Please be mindful that information can change over time, especially as restrictions ease. You can check details of the services listed by contacting the service directly. Acknowledgements

This booklet is a resource for the communities of Ballyfermot, Chapelizod Inchicore and Palmerstown. It contains information on local and national services for disabled people, family members of a disabled person or a carer of a disabled person. It will also be a useful resource for the wider community and local service providers.

The directory was developed in partnership between the Ballyfermot Citizens Information Centre of Dublin South CIS and the Disability Action Collective. It is funded by Dublin South Citizens Information Service.

Ballyfermot Citizens Information Centre would like to thank all those who supported the compilation of this Directory, in particular:

• members of the Disability Action Collective review group including Sandra Richards, Pat McCabe, Shirley Dunne, Derek Gore and Maureen McGovern

• Ballyfermot Citizens Information Centre staff and volunteers including Paula Madden,

4 | Acknowledgements David Nielson, Natalie Lynch, Jaiwen Li and Kasia Bancerz.

• Úna Rafferty (Ballyfermot Chapelizod Partnership)

• Niall Comber (National Learning Network)

• Rosaleen Hayes (Cherry Orchard Primary Health Care Centre).

Paula Madden, Development Manager Ballyfermot Citizens Information Centre Tel: 0761075000 or Call Centre 0761074000 Email: [email protected] Website: www.citizensinformation.ie ------Maureen McGovern, Chairperson Disability Action Collective c/o 4 Drumfinn Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Tel: 085 2277033 Email: [email protected]

4 | Acknowledgements Acknowledgements | 5 Emergency Ambulance / Garda / Fire Service Call: 112 or 999 ------DubDoc Family doctor services outside of normal hours. Operates from 6pm to 10pm Monday to Friday, and from 10am to 6pm on Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays. Address: Outpatients Dept, St. James’s Hospital, Dublin 8. Call: 01 454 5607 Email: [email protected] Web: www.dubdoc.ie ------Ballyfermot Garda Station Address: Rossmore Ave, Drumfinn, Dublin 10. Call: 01 666 7200

6 | Emergency Primary Care Ballyfermot & Palmerstown Primary Care Centre Services includes: GPs, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Dietitians, Social Workers, Administration, Smoking Cessation Clinic. School-based Dental Services to children and patients with special needs are available.

Address: Ballyfermot and Palmerstown Primary Care Centre, Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10. Call: 01 795 6001 Web: https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/ mental-health-services/dsc/dubwestsouth/ ballyfermotlucan/ballyfermot-and- palmerstown-primary-care-and-mental-health- facility.html

6 | Emergency Primary Care | 7 HSE Community Nursing Unit, Cherry Orchard Hospital Provide a broad range of services for older people in the community, including in-patient acute services, step down and convalescent care, day services, rehabilitation, community services, home care and home helps. Address: Ballyfermot Road, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10. Call: 01 626 4702 or 01 620 6000 ------GPs Chapelizod Dr. Dorothy Crusell Dr. Luke Dillon Dr. Zita O’Reilly During Covid 19 restrictions all consultations will begin as a prebooked telephone consultation. Video assessment or face to face examination only if necessary. Wheelchair Accessible; Disabled Parking. Address: Chapelizod Medical Centre, Belgrove Park, Chapelizod, Dublin 20. Call: 01 626 4678 Web: www.chapelizodgp.ie

8 | Primary Care Dr. Alan Barry Lisa Mc Grath Catriona Ó Catháin Colm Ó Sé Face to face consultations for urgent problems only during Covid 19 restrictions. Wheelchair Accessible; Disabled Parking . Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m Address: Claddagh Surgery, Ballyfermot Primary Care Centre, Dublin 10. Call: 01 795 6012 Email: [email protected] Web: www.claddaghsurgery.ie ------Dr. Eric Dilworth Not Wheelchair Accessible No Disabled Parking Address: 411 Ballyfermot Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Call: 01 820 4166

8 | Primary Care Primary Care | 9 Dr. Anwar Siddiqui Wheelchair Accessible Address: 283 Ballyfermot Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Call: 01 626 4381 ------Dr. Orla Johnson Fiona McGrath Consultations by appointment only. Wheelchair Accessible Address: Grange Cross, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Call: 01 626 4762 Web: www.grangecrossmedical.ie ------Dr. Mary Murnaghan Dr. Michele Corvin Phone and video consultations available during Covic 19 Restrictions. Wheelchair Accessible. Dr. Corvin Hours: 9am-12.30pm Address: Sarsfield Medical Centre, 201 Seven Oaks, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Call: 01 626 6334 Web: www.sarsfieldmedicalcentre.com

10 | Primary Care Dr. Naseema Moorad Wheelchair Accessible; Disabled Parking Address: 314b Ballyfermot Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Call: 01 626 2629 ------GPs Palmerstown Dr. Conor O’Hanlon Dr. Joseph O’Neill Dr. Elaine Mulqueen Wheelchair Accessible downstairs Address: 14 Palmerstown Park, Palmerstown, Dublin 20. Call: 01 626 8546 ------Dr. Festus Haastrup Wheelchair Accessible Address: 20 Lower Kennelsfort Road, Palmerstown, Dublin 20. Call: 01 626 8584

10 | Primary Care Primary Care | 11 Dr. Hugh Daly Dr. Dermot O’Keefe Dr. Sean Maguire Dr. Fiona Barnes Not Wheelchair Accessible Address: Manor Road Surgery, 31 Manor Road, Palmerstown, Dublin 20. Call: 01 626 5672 ------General Hospitals Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children An acute paediatric teaching hospital and Ireland’s national centre for a range of specialities including children’s childhood cancers and blood disorders, cardiac diseases, major burns, cystic fibrosis, and rheumatology. Also provides secondary care for the local catchment area. Address: Cooley Rd, Crumlin, Dublin, D12. Call: 01 409 6100 Web: www.olchc.ie

12 | Primary Care St James Hospital Provides an emergency department, a comprehensive range of diagnostic and treatment services as well as a range of medical and surgical specialities. Address: James’s St N, Ushers, Dublin 8. Call: 01 410 3000 Email: [email protected] Web: www.stjames.ie ------Tallaght University Hospital Provides and emergency department, access to over 20 medical and surgical specialities, on- site Laboratory and Radiology support services as well as an in-patient mental health unit. Address: Tallaght, Dublin 24. Call: 01 410 2000 Web: www.tuh.ie

12 | Primary Care Primary Care | 13 Specialist Hospitals Central Remedial Clinic Non-residential national centre established for the care, treatment and development of children and adults with physical disabilities. Address: Vernon Ave, Clontarf East, Dublin 3. Call: 01 854 2200 Web: www.crc.ie ------Royal Victoria Eye & Ear Hospital National Referral Centre for both eye, ear, nose and throat disorders. Address: Adelaide Rd, Saint Kevin’s, Dublin 2. Call: 01 664 4600 Web: www.rveeh.ie

14 | Primary Care National Rehabilitation Hospital Provides a comprehensive range of specialist rehabilitation services to patients who have acquired a physical or cognitive disability and require specialist rehabilitation. Address: Rochestown Ave, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin Call: 01 235 5000 Email: [email protected] Web: www.nrh.ie ------Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh Provides a full range of Orthopaedic Services including major joint replacement, spinal surgery, primary bone tumour service, paediatric orthopaedics, the management of sports injuries and a dedicated rehabilitation unit. Address: Cappagh Road, Cappoge, Dublin 11. Call: 01 814 0400 Email: [email protected] Web: www.cappagh.ie

14 | Primary Care Primary Care | 15 Clontarf Hospital Orthopaedic hospital that also offers surgical procedures, convalescence for elderly patients and non-urgent x-ray services. Address: Blackheath Park, Clontarf, Dublin 3 Call: 01 833 2521 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ioh.ie ------Stewarts Hospital Comprehensive community based services to people with an intellectual disability. Provide care, education and vocational training as well as arts, sport, cultural and recreational opportunities. Address: Mill Lane, Palmerstown, Dublin 20. Call: 01 626 4444 Email: [email protected] Web: www.stewartscare.ie

16 | Primary Care Mental Health Services Adult mental Health Services Ballyfermot & Palmerstown Adult mental Health Services Multidisciplinary team for modest to severe mental health difficulties (inclusding counselling and psychology services). Access to these services is through GP referral. Address: Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10. Call: 01 795 6100 Web: www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/ mental-health-services/dsc/dubwestsouth/ ballyfermotlucan/

16 | Primary Care Mental Health Services | 17 Rainbow Clubhouse A community of people experiencing mental health difficulties working together towards recovery. Outreach calls provided during Covid 19 restrictions or contact the mobile number. Address: Cherry Orchard Hospital Campus, Ballyfermot Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Call: 01 795 5453 or 087 70996636 Email: [email protected] Web: www.facebook.com/RainbowClubhouse/ ------EVE Tuiscint HUB Support adults with Aspergers Syndrome or High Functioning Autism to live their lives based on their own personal goals. Address: EVE Tuiscint, 124E Emmet Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8. Call: 01 709 3424 Email: [email protected] Web: www.evetuiscint.wordpress.com/general- info

18 | Mental Health Services CHILD mental Health Services Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Ballyfermot Provide specialist mental health treatment and care to young people up to 18 years of age through a multidisciplinary team. Address: Linn Dara Inpatient Unit CAMHS Ballyfermot Rd, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10. Call: 01 795 6500 Web: www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental- health-services/camhs/linn-dara-child- adolescent-mental-health-services-camhs-/ ------Psychology Drop in Clinic Psychology Clinics for parents or carers who have concerns about their child’s behaviour, development, adjustment to life changes etc. Consultation for parents by appointment only. The last Monday of the Month 9.30-12 Address: The Maple Unit, Cherry Orchard Hospital, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Call: 01 796 5700

18 | Mental Health Services Mental Health Services | 19 Counselling sERVICES Ballyfermot Family Resource Centre Telephone and face to face counselling. Contact Frances Address: Ballyfermot Family Resource Centre, Lynches Lane, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Call: 01 626 4147 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ballyfermotfrc.com ------Cherry Orchard Family Resource Centre (The Bungalow) Telephone counselling for those over the age of 18. Contact Marie Address: 28 Elmdale Drive, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10. Call: 01 623 1367 Email: [email protected] Web: www.familyresource.ie/details.php?ID=56 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ The- Bungalow-415756041838358/

20 | Mental Health Services St Matthew’s Family Resource Centre Contact Mary Address: St Matthew’s Family Resource Centre, 5 Drumfinn Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Call: 01 626 8370 Web: [email protected] ------Counselling in Primary Care (CIPC) This is a short-term counselling service for people with mild to moderate psychological difficulties. It provides up to 8 counselling sessions with a professionally qualified and accredited counsellor or therapist for medical card holders who are 18 years of age or over. Contact Fiona Murohy, Co-ordinator for South West Dublin, Kildare and West Wicklow. Address: Kilnamanagh-Tymon Primary Care Centre, Airton Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Call: 01 921 4792 Web: www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental- health-services/counsellingpc

20 | Mental Health Services Mental Health Services | 21 Connect Counselling Free telephone counselling and support service for any adult who has experienced abuse, trauma or neglect in childhood. (6-10pm, Wednesday to Sunday). Call: 1800 477 477 Email: [email protected] Web: www.connectcounselling.ie ------Turn2me Online mental health support for young people from the age of 12 with wrap around support for parents and guardians. Online counselling, peer support and support groups. Web: www.turn2me.ie

22 | Mental Health Services National Helplines Safeguarding and Protection Team HSE Safeguarding and Protection Teams take reports of abuse of elderly or vulnerable adults and provide help. Address: Ms. Siobhan Nunn, Beech House, 101- 102 Naas Business Park, Naas, Co. Kildare. Call: 045 920410 Email: [email protected] ------Pieta House Helpline (Suicide & Self Harm Services) Provides a free, therapeutic approach to people who are in suicidal distress and those who engage in self-harm. Phone support only during Covid Restrictions. Address: Canon Troy Court, Chapelizod Hill Rd, Chapelizod, Dublin 20. Call: 1800 247 247 (24 hour helpline) Text: HELP to 51444 Email: [email protected] Web: www.pieta.ie

22 | Mental Health Services Mental Health Services | 23 Dublin Rape Crisis Centre National organisation offering a wide range of services to women and men who are affected by rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment or childhood sexual abuse. The services include a National 24-Hour Helpline, one to one counselling, court accompaniment, outreach services, training, awareness raising and lobbying. Services are available remotely during Covid 19 Restrictions. Address: McGonnell House, 70 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2. Call: 1800 778 888 (24 Hour Helpline) Email: [email protected] Web: www.drcc.ie ------Samaritans Provide emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide. 24 hour helpline and face to face listening service available. Address: 112 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1. Call: 116 123 (24 Hour Helpline) Email: [email protected] Web: www.samaritans.org

24 | Mental Health Services Women’s Aid Provide helpline, support, outreach and court services for female victims of domestic violence. Address: 5 Wilton Place, Dublin 2. Call: 1800 341 900 (24 Hour Helpline) Instant Messaging Service available on: www.womensaid.ie 7 nights a week from 7pm to 10pm Additional hours during Covid19: Mon to Fri 10am-1pm, Sat 12pm-3pm, Sun 11am-1pm Text Service for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Women available daily on 087 959 7980 Email: [email protected] Web: www.womensaid.ie ------Mensaid National service supporting men and their families experiencing Domestic Violence in Ireland. Provide a national helpline, counselling, practical support and legal advice. Address: St. Anne’s Resource Centre, Railway Street, Navan, Co. Meath. Call: 01 554 3811 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mensaid.ie

24 | Mental Health Services Mental Health Services | 25 Child Line Listening service for all children and young people under the age of 18 in Ireland. Private, confidential and non-judgemental and can be contacted for free from anywhere in Ireland. Call: 1800 666 666 (24 Hour Helpline) Freetext: 50101 Live messaging service available on www.childline.ie/login Web: www.childline.ie ------Aware Provides support to people affected by depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions. Telephone and email support as well as Zoom/phone- in support and self care groups available during Covid 19 restrictions. Address: Aware Head Office, 9 Upper Lesson Street, Dublin 4. Call: 1800 804 848 (10am - 10pm Daily) Email: [email protected] Web: www.aware.ie

26 | Mental Health Services Drugs/HIV Helpline Provide support, information, guidance and referral on anything to do with substance use and alcohol. Call: 11800 459 459 (Monday to Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm) Email: [email protected] Web: www.drugs.ie/phone ------Parent Line Support, guidance and information on all aspects of being a parent. Call: 1890 927 277 or 01 8733500 Mon – Thurs 10am – 9pm, Fri 10am– 4pm Additional Covid 19 Hours on Sat and Sun, 10am - 2pm Email: [email protected] Web: www.parentline.ie

26 | Mental Health Services Mental Health Services | 27 Seniorline A national confidential listening service for older people provided by trained older volunteers. Also advocates nationally for older people in Ireland, representing their needs, concerns and wishes to media, the general public, politicians and key stakeholders. Call: 1800 804 591 (10am to 10pm) Web: www.thirdageireland.ie/seniorline ------Victim Support Support, inform and empower victims of crime and all those impacted by crime. Call: 116 006 Text: 085 133 7711 Mon - Fri 10am to 5pm Sat 2pm to 4pm Email: [email protected] Web: www.crimevictimshelpline.ie

28 | Mental Health Services National Disability Organisations

AS I AM Provide the public and those with the condition with a portal of information about Autism as well as a platform to share stories and views. Also provide a a strong voice to ensure the concerns of the community are raised. Contact: through the website. Office Hours: Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm. Web: www.asiam.ie ------Acquired Brain Injury Enables people with neuro-rehabilitation needs to lead meaningful lives in the community by providing personalised, quality rehabilitation and support. Address: 2nd Floor Block A, Century House, 100 George’s St Upper, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. Call: 01 280 4164 or Dublin West Community/ Case Manager:Marian O’Neill: 086 174 3172 Email: [email protected] Web: www.abiireland.ie

28 | Mental Health Services National Disability Organisations | 29 Alzheimer Society of Ireland Provide dementia specific services and supports. Also advocate for the rights and needs of all people living with dementia and their carers. Homecare, alternative activity therapy and online training and support groups for family carers are available during Covid 19 restrictions. Address: National Office, Temple Rd, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. Call: 1800 341 341 Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm Sat 10 - 4pm Email: [email protected] Web: www.alzheimer.ie ------Arthritis Ireland Provide people with arthritis with self- management tools and supports to ease the physical pain and social isolation caused by arthritis. Address: 1 Clanwilliam Square, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2. Lowcall: 1890 252 846 or 01 661 8188 Mon- Fri 10am - 4pm Email: [email protected] Web: www.arthritisireland.ie

30 | National Disability Organisations Asthma Society of Ireland Dedicated to empowering people with asthma to take control of their asthma by providing them and their families with information, education, services and support. Address: Asthma Society of Ireland, 42-43 Amiens Street, Dublin 1. Contact: 1800 445 464 or 01 817 8886 Office Hours: Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm Email: [email protected] Web: www.asthma.ie

30 | National Disability Organisations National Disability Organisations | 31 Chime Chime provide specialist services and supports to deaf and hard of hearing people and their families. They also advocate for equal access and opportunities. Address: Dublin South Resource Centre: Unit G-H, Exchange Hall, Belgard Square North, Tallaght, Dublin 24 Contact: 01 462 0377 Text: 086 171 6284 Skype: Chime Tallaght Chime information line: 1800 256 257 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chime.ie ------Disability Federation of Ireland Advocate for the full and equal inclusion of people with disabilities and disabling conditions in all aspects of their lives. Address: Fumbally Court, Fumbally Lane, Dublin 8. Call: 01 454 7978 Email: [email protected] Web: www.disability-federation.ie

32 | National Disability Organisations Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland Supports disabled drivers and passengers by promoting independence and equal opportunity through mobility, education and training. Services include the EU Parking Card, motoring information and advice, advocacy, ability enterprises and shopmobility. Address: Ballindine, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. Call: 01 8103794, 094 936 4054 or 094 936 4266 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ddai.ie ------Disabled Women Ireland A group that is in the process of being formed to deal with issues relating to being a person with a disability and being a woman/ non- binary individual. Call: 085 705 7691 Email: [email protected] Web: www.disabledwomenireland.org

32 | National Disability Organisations National Disability Organisations | 33 Down Syndrome Ireland Offers support and services to people with Down Syndrome and their families throughout Ireland. Address: Unit 3, Park Way House, Western Parkway Business Park, Ballymount Drive, Dublin 12. Call: 01 426 6500 or 1890 374 374 Email: [email protected] Web: www.downsyndrome.ie ------Inclusion Ireland Campaigns for changes in services and legislation that will improve the quality of life and participation of people with an intellectual disability. Address: Unit C2, The Steelworks, Foley Street, Dublin 1. Call: 01 855 9891 Mon - Fri 9 - 5pm Email: [email protected] Web: www.inclusionireland.ie

34 | National Disability Organisations Independent Living Movement Ireland Working collectively to create an independent living movement in Ireland led by disabled people. Address: Carmichael House, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7. Call: 01 873 0455 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ilmi.ie ------Irish Deaf Society Deaf led organisation seeking to achieve and promote the equality and rights of deaf people in Ireland through the empowerment and mobilisation of the Deaf community. Address: Deaf Village Ireland, Ratoath Road, Cabra, Dublin 7. Call: 01 860 1878 Text: 086 380 7033 Skype: irishdeafsociety Email: [email protected] Web: www.irishdeafsociety.ie

34 | National Disability Organisations National Disability Organisations | 35 Irish Wheelchair Association Ireland’s leading representative organisation and service provider for people with physical disabilities. Address: Áras Cúchulainn, Blackheath Drive, Clontarf, Dublin 3. Call: 01 818 6400 Email: [email protected] Web: www.iwa.ie ------National Council for the Blind Ireland’s national sight loss agency providing support and services nationwide to people experiencing sight loss. Address: Whitworth Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. Call: 01 830 7033 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ncbi.ie

36 | National Disability Organisations Shine Empower people with mental ill health and their families through support, information and education. Address: Eastern Region Office: 13 Belvedere Court, Dublin 1. Call: 086 014 2112 Email: [email protected] Web: www.shine.ie

36 | National Disability Organisations National Disability Organisations | 37 Other National Organisations

Alone Support older people who are socially isolated, homeless or living in poverty or crisis. Four main services are provided – support coordination, befriending, housing with support and campaigns for change. Address: Olympic House, Pleasants Street, D8. Lowcall: 0818 222 024 or 01 679 1032 Email: [email protected] Web: www.alone.ie ------BeLonG To Youth Services National organisation supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI+) young people in Ireland. Address: Parliament House, 13 Parliament Street, Dublin 2. Call: 01 670 6223 Email: [email protected] Web: www.belongto.org

38 | Other National Organisations One Family Ireland’s national organisation for one-parent families. Provide support to all members of one- parent families and strives to achieve equality and social inclusion for all families in Ireland. Address: 8 Coke Lane, Dublin 7 Call: 1890 662 212 or 01 662 9212 Email: [email protected] Web: www.onefamily.ie ------St. Vincent De Paul Christian voluntary organisation working with people experiencing poverty and disadvantage. They offer direct, personal assistance and a wide range of services for vulnerable people. They also advocate for the creation of a more just and caring society. Address: National Office, SVP House, 91-92 Sean MacDermott Street, Dublin 1. Call: 01 884 8200 Email: [email protected] Web: www.svp.ie

38 | Other National Organisations Other National Organisations | 39 Local Disability Services

Disability Action Collective Promote the inclusion and participation of disabled people and create awareness of the issues affecting their lives. Address: 4 Drumfinn Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Call: 085 194 5952 or 087 952 4968 Email: [email protected] Web: www.facebook.com/Disability-Action- Collective-103668238151415 ------Ballyfermot Club for the Physically Disabled Provide support services to disabled persons in the local community including weekly activities, a week long holiday and a Christmas Party during December. Address: Floor 2, Ballyfermot Civic Centre, Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10. Call: 01 6233666 or 087 620 7137

40 | Local Disability Services Cheshire Community Services Provide support services to people with both physical and neurological conditions in their homes, in residential centres, in supported accommodation and in stand alone respite facilities. Address: Cheshire Ireland Central Office, Block 4 Bracken Business Park, Bracken Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18. Call: 01 297 4100 Email: [email protected] Web: www.cheshire.ie ------FAI-DCC Disability Football A programme that caters for people with a disability who want to play football. Address: Football Association of Ireland, Cumann Peile na hEireann, National Sports Campus, Abbotstown, Dublin 15. Call: 087 980 5772 or 01 8999 500 Web: www.fai.ie/domestic/football-for-all/ football-for-all-programme

40 | Local Disability Services Local Disability Services | 41 Liffey Services Provide a range of day, educational, residential and respite services for children and adults with intellectual disability. Address: Unit 15, Block A Gleann na hEorna, Cookstown Way, Whitestown, Springfield, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Call: 01 468 6400 Web: www.sjogliffeyservices.ie ------Lucan Disability Action Group Facilitates and promotes independent living for people with disabilities in the Greater Dublin Area. Services include the provision of transport with wheelchair accessible vans. Address: Lucan Disability Action Group, Unit 23 ACE Enterprise Park Bawnogue, Dublin 22. Call: 01 457 4405 Web: www.facebook.com/ lucandisabilityactiongroup www.ldag.ie

42 | Local Disability Services National Learning Network (REHAB IRELAND) Provide rehabilitative and flexible training programmes and employment supports for people aged 16 and upwards who have suffered a setback through injury, long-term illness, have left hospital or are living in supported care settings. Address: Kylemore Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin Call: 01 626 9979 Web: www.nln.ie ------Social Circle Provide cultural and sporting activities for children with autism and their siblings. Also provide family support and support with social skills. Address: Social Circle, Dublin 24. Call: 087 343 7471 Email: [email protected] Web: www.sdcppn.ie/directory/social-circle

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Carers Support Group Meetings for carers held the last Wednesday of every month from 6.30pm-8.30pm. Address: Oak Unit, Cherry Orchard Hospital, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Call: 01 796 5700 ------Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Helpline, disease management and support to sufferers. Online support groups. Call: Advice line Freephone callback service: 1800 832 146 Ballyfermot Support Group: 086 0415128 Jennifer Email: [email protected] Web: www.copd.ie Ballyfermot Support Group: www.copd.ie/ members/dublin-ballyfermot

44 | Local Support Groups D10 ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Facebook support group for parents of Children with ASD: This is a closed group and a request through the Facebook page is required to join. Meetings are held from 10am-12pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month in Ballyfermot Library. Facebook page link: Search D10 ASD Support ------Support Group for Parents of children with a disability HSE run. Meetings held on the 2nd Wednesday in the month from 10am-12pm. Phone to register and join the group. Address: Oak Unit, Cherry Orchard Hospital Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Call: 01 796 5700

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Ballyfermot Family Resource Centre (and Meals on Wheels service) Promotes and enhances the personal, social, educational and economic development of the individuals and families who participate in the activities of the Centre Address: Ballyfermot Family Resource Centre, Lynches Lane, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Call: 01 626 4147 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ballyfermotfrc.com

46 | Family Supports Cherry Orchard Family Resource Centre (The Bungalow) Promotes and enhances the personal, social, educational and economic development of the individuals and families who participate in the activities of the Centre. Address: 28 Elmdale Dr, Cherry Orchard, D10. Call: 01 623 1367 Web: www.familyresource.ie/index.php Facebook: www.facebook.com/ The- Bungalow-415756041838358/ ------St. Matthew’s Family Resource Centre Promotes and enhances the personal, social, educational and economic development of the individuals and families who participate in the activities of the Centre Address: 5 Drumfinn Park, Ballyfermot, D10. Call: 01 626 8370 Email: [email protected]

46 | Family Supports Family Supports | 47 Family support services Family Support Service A family support worker works with the family in their own home on a range of practical issues including: budgeting, parenting, managing routines, self esteem and support with attending appointments. Address: Social Work Department, Bridge House, Cherry Orchard Hospital, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Call: 01 6206387 ------Barnardos Family Support Project Offers information, help and support to children, young people and their families in the Cherry Orchard area. Address: 21 Cherry Orchard Ave, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10. Call: 01 626 1985 or 01 626 1986 Email: [email protected] Web: www.barnardos.ie

48 | Family Supports Familibase Familibase provides a range of family services including affordable childhood care and education, family support interventions as well as youth and community supports. Address: Blackditch Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Call: 01 654 6800 Email: [email protected] Web: www.familibase.ie ------Domestic Violence support Inchicore Outreach Centre Provides Information and support to women experiencing mental, physical, financial or sexual abuse. Call: 01 454 5239 Mon - Fri 9-5pm Email: [email protected] Web: www.facebook.com/Inchicore-Outreach- Domestic-Violence-Centre-1504818513069559

48 | Family Supports Family Supports | 49 Saoirse Women’s Refuge, Tallaght Short term refuge accommodation for women and children suffering domestic abuse. 24 hour helpline also provided. Address: Saoirse Women’s Refuge, PO Box 10819, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Call: 01 463 0000 (24 Hour Helpline) Email: [email protected] Web: www.saoirsewomensrefuge.ie ------Traveller support Ballyfermot Traveller Action Project (BTAP) BTAP is a Traveller specific community development organisation. It works with Travellers to design and implement programmes to enhance skills, abilities and leadership capacity to address issues which affect their lives. Address: Ballyfermot Family Resource Centre, Lynches Lane, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Call: 01 6264166 Email: [email protected]

50 | Family Supports Information, Advice, and Advocacy

Ballyfermot Citizens Information Centre Provides free confidential information, advice and advocacy on all rights and entitlements. This includes support with entitlements for illness and or carers payments. Medical Card Forms and support to complete forms is also available. Drop in service closed during Covid 19 restrictions. Call back service in operation along with limited face to face appointments. Address: Ballyfermot Community Civic Centre, Ballyfermot Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Call: 0761 07 5000 Email: [email protected] Web: www.citizensinformation.ie

50 | Family Supports Information, Advice, and Advocacy | 51 Dublin City Council (DCC) Ballyfermot Provide information on DCC mobility and adaptation grants. Address: Ballyfermot Community Civic Centre, Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10 Call: 01 623 1367 Web: www.dublincity.ie/residential/housing/ contact-housing-and-community-services ------Intreo - Ballyfermot Social Welfare Office Intreo is a single point of contact for all employment and income supports. It provides practical, tailored employment services and supports for jobseekers and employers. Address: Rossmore Avenue, Dublin 10. Call: 01 616 0300 Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm Email: [email protected] Web: www.gov.ie/en/directory/page/c996f7- intreo-centre-ballyfermot/

52 | Information, Advice, and Advocacy MABS - Money Advice and Budgeting Service (Ballyfermot) Provide a money advice and budgeting service. Support to negotiate with creditors or advise on personal insolvency options is also available. Remote service by phone, email and online chat during Covid 19 restrictions. Address: Ballyfermot Community Civic Centre, Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10 Call: 0761 07 2800 Mobile: 086 784 1819 Monday - Friday, 9am - 4.30pm Email: [email protected] Web: www.mabs.ie ------FLAC The Free Legal Aid Centre promotes equal access to justice. Provides advice and information, analysis and advocacy. Clinic in Ballyfermot Community Civic Centre closed until the end of Covid 19 restrictions. Legal advice clinics available by telephone. Call: 01 874 5690 or 1890 350 250 Web: www.flac.ie

52 | Information, Advice, and Advocacy Information, Advice, and Advocacy | 53 National Advocacy Service Provides a free and confidential advocacy service to adults with a disability, aged 18 years and over. Address: C/O Citizens Information Board, George’s Quay House, 43 Townsend Street, Dublin 2. Call: 0761 07 3000 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday Email: [email protected] Web: www.advocacy.ie ------Ballyfermot Chapelizod Partnership Provides guidance, employment, wellbeing and lifelong learning support services as well as working to empower local people to advocate on their own behalf and exercise their full citizenship rights. Address: 4 Drumfinn Road, Ballyfermot Dublin 10 or 201A Decies Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Call: 01 623 5612 (Drumfinn Office) or 01 623 8088 (Decies Road Office) Email: [email protected] Web: www.bcpartnership.ie

54 | Information, Advice, and Advocacy Local activities and events

Ballyfermot Sports and Fitness Centre Sports and fitness centre with a wide range of classes, gym, swimming pool, sauna and steam room, all weather football pitch as well as dance spinning studios. Address: Blackditch Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Call: 01 2228580 or 2228566 Email: [email protected] Web: www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services- recreation-culture-sports-facilities-leisure- centres-leisure-centre-locations-0 ------Orchard Community Centre Provide a range of sporting, cultural and recreational activities and courses for all age ranges including parents, toddlers, children, adults and senior citizens. Address: 10 Cherry Orchard Grove, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10. Call: 01 626 5655 Email: [email protected]

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