Search Results for 'Accessibility'

Galway Bay is widely celebrated as one of the region’s greatest natural resources, a place that belongs to everyone yet remains inaccessible to many. For Moycullen resident Kay Diviney, a member of the Gentle Swimmers group, the bay represents both liberation and limitation. Kay has Multiple Sclerosis and is a wheelchair user, yet each week she makes the journey to the water across from the Galway Bay Hotel, supported by her husband Cathal and fellow swimmers. What awaits her is a powerful form of therapy, but one that is not reliably within her reach.

Ability West is a long standing organisation that supports persons with varying levels of autism and intellectual disabilities. It has been in existence for 63 years and its services are still expanding.

Claddagh Credit Union is delighted to announce that they have become a member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.

A gem awaits in Gleann Noinin on College Road, offering a lifestyle that seamlessly combines a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. This two bedroom duplex apartment stands as a testament to modern living, boasting a plethora of amenities that cater to the discerning individual or family. Boasting designated resident parking, electric heating, own door access and well maintained communal green areas, this property is a rare find in the bustling urban landscape.

Anne Marie Stokes is a woman on a mission. She is the second person, and first woman, to fill the role of Traveller Education Officer for University of Galway, and is driven by a desire to bring about change through one of the world's most powerful tools, education.

An insight into how accessible Galway city is, through the eyes of the disabled people who navigate through it.

by Monica McGowan Hughes, service coordinator with Irish Wheelchair Association, Athlone.

As a parent or a sibling, sometimes it is hard to find the balance between encouragement and pressure when we are trying to get our loved ones to think about the future and where they will live as they get older.

Mayo County Council have announced the roll out of four new all-terrain beach wheelchairs and wheelchair friendly beach mats which will greatly enhance accessibility on several Mayo Blue Flag Beaches. This equipment will be shared between participating Blue Flag Beaches according to daily demand.

Cllr Niall Murphy is satisfied that the Galway City Council has committed to audit the public realm for accessibility for people with disabilities.