Useful Links
External Links
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland
Provider of community based rehabilitation services for people living with acquired brain injury.
AHEAD
AHEAD, the Association for Higher Education Access & Disability is an independent non-profit organisation working to promote full access to & participation in third level education for students with disabilities in Ireland.
Aware: Your Supporting Light through Depression
National organisation providing free support, education and information services to those impacted by anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions.
Bodywhys: The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland
National voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders.
Chime-The National Charity for Deafness & Hearing Loss
Chime is dedicated to creating a society where deafness or hearing loss does not hold back individual potential, personal choice or quality of life. They strive to achieve this through their range of personal support services for Deaf & Hard of Hearing People & through their advocacy & awareness campaigns.
Citizens Information
Citizens Information Phone Service is a nationwide service that can be reached on 0818 07 4000, Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm. Citizens Information Centres provide free, impartial information, advice & advocacy from more than 215 locations around the country
Connect Programme
The Connect programme provides training to those in receipt of various department of social protection allowances including: Disability Allowance, Job Seekers Allowance, Job Seekers Benefit, Illness Benefit, Lone Parent allowance, Illness Pension and Invalidity Pension.
Cystic Fibrosis Ireland
Provides information and advice to people with Cystic Fibrosis and their families.
Disability Federation of Ireland
Advocates for the full & equal inclusion of people with disabilities & disabling conditions in all aspects of their lives.
Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland
National charity supporting disabled drivers & passengers. Services include issuing the EU Parking Card, information & advice.
Down Syndrome Ireland
Information, practical help & support for people with Down Syndrome & their families.
Dyspraxia DCD Ireland
Provides information & support for people with Dyspraxia & their families.
EmployAbility Service Waterford
Employment & recruitment service to assist people with a disability to secure & maintain employment.
Enhance Ireland
Enhance is a Waterford City based digital literacy and inclusion charity. For more than twenty years they have delivered computer education and literacy training for people in Waterford City. They have also run education and training events in Wexford and South Kilkenny. Many of their service users have experienced social or economic exclusion as a result of mental or physical health problems, additional needs , substance abuse or a mental health problem. They also supply accessibility software and hardware like adaptive tablets to individuals who are contact critical. They specialise in small groups and one to one training programmes for service users who prefer a non mainstream training experience. For more information contact Kieran Stewart PRO - enhancesoutheastireland@gmail.com
Epilepsy Ireland
Information & support for people with epilepsy & their families & carers.
Family Carers Ireland
A national charity that supports family carers, providing a range of services & supports & advocating on their behalf at local, regional & national level.
Grow: World Community Mental Health Movement in Ireland
Grow mental health is a charity that provides free, community based peer support groups for people experiencing mental health issues.
Headway: Brain Injury Services & Support
Headway offers support & services to people affected by Acquired Brain Injury.
Inclusion Ireland
A national organisation that works to promote the rights of people with an intellectual disability in Ireland & to ensure their full & equal participation in society.
InvincAble Fitness: Mobility & Fitness Gym, Waterford
Specialised Mobility & Disability Gym. Offers tailored training programs.
Irish Deaf Society
the Irish Deaf Society is the largest Deaf-led organisation in Ireland working with the Deaf Community. Their work focuses on issues such as achieving equality & access for Deaf people.
Irish Kidney Association
Charitable, voluntary organisation dedicated to meeting the needs of people living with kidney failure.
Irish Wheelchair Association
Irish Wheelchair Association works with, and on behalf of, people with physical disabilities to drive positive change in Ireland through the influencing of public policy, the provision of quality services and enabling accessibility to all aspects of society.
Local Link Waterford
Rural & community based public transport across County Waterford.
MABS Money, Advice & Budgeting Service
Free independent service providing advice to people who are having difficulty managing their money, are in debt or are in danger of being in debt.
Motability Ireland
Motability Ireland design, manufacture & supply car adaptations to assist disabled drivers & passengers.
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland
MS Ireland is a national organisation providing information, support & advocacy services to the MS community
National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities
NAS provides a free & confidential advocacy service to adults with a disability, aged 18 and over.
National Learning Network Waterford
NLN Waterford provide a range of free courses to people who have had an accident, illness, injury or have a disability & extra support needs.
NCBI: Working for People with Sight Loss
The NCBI works to ensure that children & adults who are blind or vision impaired have access to the same opportunities, rights & choices as anyone else in society.
Nursing Needs Waterford
Supplier of healthcare products to the HSE, nursing homes, healthcare organisations & the general public.
Parkinson’s Association of Ireland
A charity that offers support & information on living with Parkinson's to people with Parkinson's, their families, carers & health professionals.
Patient Advocacy Service
The Patient Advocacy Service is independent, free & confidential. They can support you to make a complaint about the care you have received in a Public Acute Hospital or a HSE operated Nursing Home.
Polio Survivors Ireland
Polio Survivors Ireland works to maintain the dignity of polio survivors, supporting them at work, in the home & otherwise.
Positive Futures
Positive Futures has a unique, person-centred approach to supporting people with an intellectual disability, acquired brain injury or autistic spectrum condition.
Shine: Supporting People with Mental Ill Health
National organisation dedicated to campaigning for the rights and empowerment of all people affected by mental ill health.
Sign Language Interpreting Service
The Sign Language Interpreting Service is the Sign Language Interpreting Service for Ireland. Established in 2007, SLIS is supported & funded through the Citizens Information Board.
St. Brigid’s Family & Community Centre
St. Brigid’s Family and Community Centre on the Lower Yellow Road in Waterford provides Family Support and Community Development to individuals living in Waterford Inner City and surrounding areas.
Treo Port Lairge
Educational support service for 16-23 year olds.
Women’s Aid
National organisation working to stop domestic violence against women & children. National freephone helpline 1800 341 900