Autism Support Louth & Meath
| Description | Autism Support Louth&Meath are a self-help support group formed by parents of children with Autism in 2002 in order to provide an appropriate education for our children as there were no appropriate school places at the time. We founded the Drogheda ABACAS Special School for Children with Autism in 2003, now fully recognised by the Department of Education and regarded as an example of best practice in Autism Education in Ireland. 30 Children with Autism and Complex Needs attend the school. We then formed a wider support group and our activities have developed and evolved over the years. Currently we are a parent support group providing support, information and advocacy services, regular training sessions for parents and staff from all local schools. We run weekly youth clubs, summer camps and drama and music classes for children, teenagers and young adults with Autism. |
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| Contact | 087 240 7431 |
| Email Address | info@autismsupportlouth.com |
Meath Children’s Disaibility Sevices (0-6 yrs) Navan
| Description | The Meath Children’s Disability Service co-ordinates and provides services for children and young people aged 0-6 years who have complex needs associated with an intellectual disability, autistic spectrum disorder, specific language impairment and/or an on-going functional, physical or sensory disability. The service is delivered through a partnership arrangement between Enable Ireland and the HSE. |
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| Contact | Ph: 046 9092530 |
| Address | Enable Ireland Mullaghaboy Industrial Estate, Navan Co. Meath |
| Website | https://www.hse.ie |
SBHI (Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus) Louth Meath
| Description | SBHI provides essential information, support and advice to everyone living with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus. |
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| Contact | Ph: 086 066 8869 |
| Address | National |
| Email Address | info@lmsbhi.ie |
| Website | https://www.sbhi.ie › louth_meath |
Louth Meath Down Syndrome
| Description | Down Syndrome Ireland LouthMeath Branch provides support and information to over 350 families with a family member with Down syndrome in the counties of Louth & Meath. Down Syndrome Ireland LouthMeath Branch is run on a voluntary basis by parents of children with Down syndrome with the aid of a part time Administrator. DS Louth / Meath believes in supporting families to ensure the best quality of life possible for our members with Down syndrome. We work together, united in our aim to achieve respect, acceptance and equality within society for our members with Down syndrome. |
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| Contact | Ph: 083 8972044 |
| Address | 1B Brewshill, Navan, Co. Meath |
| Email Address | secretarydslm@gmail.com |
| Website | https://www.dsilmd.com |
Muscular Dystophy Ireland
| Description | Muscular Dystrophy Ireland aims to provide information and support to people with neuromuscular conditions and their families through a range of support services. Our objective is to promote through practical empowerment, independent living for people with the condition muscular dystrophy. MDI supports advocating for services to enable people with neuromuscular conditions to fully participate in society and to live a life of their own choosing. MDI also aims to support and fund research into neuromuscular conditions. |
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| Contact | Ph: (01) 6236414 |
| Address | MDI Office, Climber Hall, Kells, Co. Meath |
| Website | https://www.mdi.ie |
Special Hands Group Kells
| Description | Recreational and social opportunities for young people with a learning or intellectual disability. |
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| Contact | Ph: 046-9241004 |
| Address | Kells, Co. Meath |
| Website | https://www.specialhandsgroup.com |
Meath Deaf Association Navan
| Description | Support for deaf or hard of hearing people within the Meath Area |
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| Contact | Ph: 087 233 8663 |
| Address | 3-4 Liscarton Villas, Kells Rd, Navan, Co. Meath |
| Email Address | meathdeafassociation@gmail.com |
| Website | https://www.deafsociety.ie |
Dyslexia Association of Ireland – Afterschools workshop (Kells)
| Description | The weekly after school workshop is held on Tuesday evenings in Kells Community School, Kells, Co. Meath. All Children wishing to enrol must have a full psychological assessment including a diagnosis of dyslexia which must be made available to the Workshop Co-ordinator to establish whether the Workshop is suitable for a child or not. All teachers at the Workshop are dedicated fully qualified teachers who have had special training in helping students with dyslexia. Our aim is to provide specialised classes for children with dyslexia and to also provide support and information for their parents and families. |
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| Contact | Ph: 046 9246067 |
| Address | Kells Community School, Kells, Co. Meath |
| Additional Info | http://www.dyslexia.ie/about/dai-structure/nationwide-branches/Meath-north-kells/ |
Dyslexia Association of Ireland – Afterschools workshop (Navan)
| Description | The weekly after school workshop is held in St. Oliver Plunkett NS, Navan, Co. Meath. All Children wishing to enrol must have a full psychological assessment including a diagnosis of dyslexia which must be made available to the Workshop Co-ordinator to establish whether the Workshop is suitable for a child or not. All teachers at the Workshop are dedicated fully qualified teachers who have had special training in helping students with dyslexia. Our aim is to provide specialised classes for children with dyslexia and to also provide support and information for their parents and families. |
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| Contact | Ph: 086 6002726 |
| Address | St. Oliver Plunkett NS, Navan, Co. Meath |
| Website | http://www.dyslexia.ie/about/dai-structure/nationwide-branches/navan/ |
Meath Children’s Disability Service (6 – 18yrs) Navan
| Description | A service that supports children (6-18) with disabilities and their families. Services provided include: - Home Care & Support - Occupational Therapy - Speech & Language Therapy - Psychology - Social Work - Physical Therapy - Liaison Nurse - Autism Support provided - Education Groups for Parents |
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| Contact | Ph: 046 9091400 |
| Address | Bailis, Johnstown, Navan, Co. Meath |
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| Website | https://www.hse.ie |
Useful Websites
• Headway Brain Injury Services and Support as a lifeline for people living with Acquired Brain Injury in Ireland. They provide services to help people with their own goals for recovery and to make the most of their potential, improve their quality of life and level of independence. Visit Website
• The National Disability Authority is the independent state body providing expert advice on disability policy and practice to the government and the public sector, and promoting Universal Design in Ireland Visit Website
• Dyslexia Association of Ireland (DAI) works with and for people affected by dyslexia, by providing information, offering appropriate support services, engaging in advocacy and raising awareness of dyslexia. Visit Website
• HADD-ADHD Ireland’s mission is to make life better for all people affected by ADHD, by raising awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the condition, providing practical services, and by creating a support network of paid staff and volunteers. Visit Website
• The National Advocacy Service (NAS) for People with Disabilities provides an independent, confidential and free, representative advocacy service that works exclusively for the person using the service and adheres to the highest professional standards. Visit Website