This new membership underscores NDSA’s shared commitment to advancing disability rights, fostering collaboration across the sector, and delivering equality through quality for people with disabilities.
By joining NDSA, ABI Ireland will contribute its expertise in brain injury rehabilitation and community integration to NDSA’s network of national providers of disability services. Through NDSA, ABI Ireland, Chime, Cheshire Ireland, Enable Ireland, Irish Wheelchair Association, Rehab Group and Vision Ireland will continue to work to share best practices, influence policy initiatives, and strengthen the provision of disability services across Ireland.
Barry McGinn, Chair of NDSA, stated:
“We are delighted to welcome Acquired Brain Injury Ireland to our association. Their dedication to empowering individuals with brain injuries aligns with NDSA’s mission to provide quality and innovative services and ensure equal access and equal opportunity for people with disabilities. We look forward to working together to drive positive change and improve outcomes for those in need.”
Dr Karen Foley, CEO of ABI Ireland, said:
“We are delighted to become a member of the National Disability Services Association. This partnership strengthens our ability to advocate for the rights and needs of those impacted by brain injury while collaborating with other like-minded organisations to enhance disability services nationwide.”
ABI Ireland has a longstanding reputation for providing person-centred rehabilitation programmes and advocating for individuals with acquired brain injuries. Through this new partnership, NDSA and ABI Ireland will collaborate to strengthen services, promote independence for people with disabilities, and influence policies that benefit the disability community.
For more information about the National Disability Services Association and its members, visit NDSA.ie or contact campaigns@ndsa.ie
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