Back Up – Multi Activity Courses

13-17s Multi-activity course Date: Monday 9 – Friday 13 Aug 2021 Location: The Lake District Calvert Trust Little Crosthwaite Keswick Cumbria CA12 4QD Back Up are thrilled to announce that courses are returning this summer! Whatever your level of injury, you’ll have the chance to try out a range of outdoor activities including canoeing and […]

Neuro Horizons Seminar in Mullingar June 27th – 29th, 2021

Sylvia Shordike of Neuro Horizons will be holding another seminar for parents and caregivers this June in Mullingar, Ireland. This is a 3-day seminar in response to requests from her clients. This course will address some of the key concerns and challenges  encountered by parents. It is called “Moving With Your Child: Foundations of Experiential […]

Gary B Wheelchair Accessories a Wonderful Resource based in

GaryB was set up by his mum, Ursula to provide a little more comfort to your loved one using a wheelchair. This is an inspiring story. Gary was born prematurely at 27 weeks and had many complications. He sadly passed away in 2016 at the age if 16. This is a must read story on their […]

Sensational Kids Virtual Care Services

A Brand New Way to Receive Sensational Kids Services Our innovative Virtual Care services leverage video conference technology to allow you to connect remotely with one of our healthcare professionals, regardless of where you’re located. Access to therapy supports for a child or adolescent can make all the difference in the world, which is why […]

Congratulations to Sinead Burke.

Congratulation’s to Sinéad Burke, Teacher, writer, broadcaster and advocate in the domain of design and disabilities for reaching her dream of the front cover of Vogue. Stunning photos and fashion.

Kino Nightclub in Cork for people with disabilities – on this Sunday

The next disco is on Sunday, the 23rd of June, in Washington St, Cork.  I am delighted to share the news of a Kino, a nightclub in Cork for people with disabilities on Washington St. Congratulations to the organisers, Ernest Cantillon and Alan Mulcahy. This will be on Sunday 26th May, 8 – 11pm and […]

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Hippocampe Beach Wheelchairs countrywide

The all-terrain Hippocampe beach wheelchair – which  has balloon-type wheels that can travel over soft sand unlike regular wheelchairs – has been acquired by different County Council’s Countrywide. The Hippocampe beach weheelchairs make the beach more accessible for wheelchair users or people with mobility issues. The service is free but it is strongly advised to […]

UCC Contemporary Living Program

Here is a link to the UCC (University College Cork) Certificate in Contemporary Living including Adults with intellectual disabilities. Read all about the program, college life, what to expect and read about what some of the graduates are doing now. The next phase of the UCC program is to develop some employment opportunities and UCC […]