Resources
Children and Young People’s Services Committees (CYPSC)
Children and Young People’s Services Committees (CYPSC) are a key structure identified by Government to plan and co-ordinate services for children and young people in every county in Ireland. The overall purpose is to improve outcomes for children and young people through local and national interagency working.
CYPSC is a very valuable resource for sign posting to various community organisations, resources and events.
HSE - Key National Documents
Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People Programme (PDS)
National Council for Special Education (NCSE)
The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) was set up to improve the delivery of education services to persons with special educational needs arising from disabilities with particular emphasis on children.
Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists
The Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT) is the national, professional association representing Speech and Language Therapists in Ireland.
Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland
The Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (AOTI) is the professional body serving, promoting and representing occupational therapists in the Republic of Ireland and are the voice for the Occupational Therapy profession.
Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists
The Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists is the national, professional body representing over 3,000 Chartered Physiotherapists in Ireland. The Society is respected and recognised both within and outside the profession, as the voice of physiotherapy in Ireland.
Irish Association of Social Workers
The Irish Association of Social Workers is the national professional body for social workers in the Republic of Ireland.
City County Childcare Committees
City and County Childcare Committees
City/County Childcare Committees support and assist families and early learning and care and school age childcare providers with childcare matters at local county level. They are a Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth-funded support and are located nationwide.
Assistive technology grant for students with disabilities
Assistive technology helps students with a disability who have difficulty communicating through speech and writing to fully participate in education.
Some examples of assistive technology include laptops or tablets with modified software, joysticks, keyboards, touch pads, tapes, braille equipment and audiology equipment.
Schools can get an Assistive Technology Grant from the Department of Education to buy computers and specialist equipment for students with a disability.
The Psychological Society of Ireland
https://www.psychologicalsociety.ie/
The Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), Cumann Síceolaithe Éireann, is the learned and professional body for psychology and psychologists in the Republic of Ireland.
Accessible changing places on the Changing Places Ireland Map
Looking for a Changing Places toilet along your route? We make it easy to locate accessible facilities and help you plan a journey that fits your needs.
Whether you’re travelling locally or further afield, we can assist in identifying nearby Changing Places locations and help you plan a smooth, accessible trip from start to finish.
Find fully accessible Changing Places on the Changing Places Ireland Map
Respite Services
Respite services within Mayo, Galway, Roscommon
- Galway: Corlann, Ability West, Campability
- Roscommon: Ability West, Campability, St Hilda's
- Mayo: Connect, Western Care
Special Schools
Please see the National Council for Special Education website for more information on special schools, special classes, visiting teachers and the Special Educational Needs Organiser (SENO).
Mayo
- St Anthony's
- St Bríd's
- St Nicholas
- St Dymphna's
Galway
- St Teresa's
- St Oliver's
- Rosedale
- Lakeview
- St Joseph's
- Ábalta
Roscommon
Pre Schools
Other Resources
Enable Ireland maintains a nationwide resource hub:
Resource Hub Enable Ireland
National Council for Special Education maintains a list of useful apps:
NCSE useful apps
Enable Ireland maintains a list of apps, games and toys for kids with disabilities:
Enable Ireland guide to accessible apps games and toys
St Michael's House Sleep Kit
This resource is for anyone who would like to learn more about how to improve their sleep, or the sleep of someone they care for.
