The National Disability Services Association represents the network of some of the largest national providers of disability services in the community across Ireland.

The association provide quality and innovative services to ensure equal access and equal opportunity for people with disabilities.

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ABOUT US

Who We Are

National Disability Services Association represents the network of some of the largest national providers of disability services in the community  across Ireland.
We work across the widest range of community services- education, training, personal assistance, community day care, employment, residential, respite  and rehabilitation.
We work with and for people across all ages, abilities and backgrounds.  We have a long and evolving legacy as leaders in the disability sector.

Wheelchair Association’s Sunshine club

WHAT WE BELIEVE IN

Our Goals / Ethos

HOW WE WORK

What We Do

  • Provide the biggest and widest network for disability, personal assistance and community day services with clear transparency and accountability systems for funding received.
  • Deliver services based on people centered approaches, developed from extensive experience and our voluntary ethos.
  • Ensure best practice and latest thinking approach is embedded across all services, based on data from across the disability sector.
  • We lead service development by being proactive and innovative and identifying emerging needs.
  • Provide a source of knowledge and experience to public decision makers.
  • Campaign for the ongoing improvement of disability service provisions.

ORGANISATIONS

Our Member Groups

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