The Presbyterian Church in Ireland through the Disability Services Committee of it's Council for Social Witness provides day, residential, supported housing and residential care. They also oversee the Kinghan Church and wider ministry to the deaf.
The external Agencies listed below offer assistance to those requiring help or information regarding disability issues.
Disability Services – External Agenices
Action on Hearing Loss
Support for deaf people.
+44(0)808 808 0123
www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk
Autism NI
Supporting parents and individuals with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder is core to its work and is based on individualised assessed need. The charity is committed to promoting best practice, accessible to all irrespective of family circumstances.
+44(0)28 9040 1729
www.autismni.org
Blue Badge Parking Scheme
An important service for people with severe mobility problems that enables badge holders to park close to where they need to go.
+44(0)300 200 7818
www.nidirect.gov.uk/the-blue-badge-parking-scheme
Disability Action
Working to ensure that people with disabilities attain their full rights as citizens, by supporting inclusion, influencing Government policy and changing attitudes in partnership with disabled people.
+44(0)28 9029 7880
www.disabilityaction.org
Disability Directory of Information Mobility Aids-Services and Advice
Irish disability and mobility directory section of ABLEize highlights disability, health and mobility information, sales and services available throughout Ireland and is the busiest disability directory for Southern and Northern Ireland.
www.ableize.com/disability-ireland
Disability Federation of Ireland
The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) is the national umbrella body for organisations of and for people with disabilities, which provide a comprehensive range of services to people with a disability, such as information and support services, education, training, housing, accommodation, respite care, para-medical and other professional services.
+353(1) 454 7978
www.disability-federation.ie
Down Syndrome Association
Helpline +44(0)333 1212 300
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
Embrace
Supporting young, adults and older people with a disability.
+44(0)844 980 3666
www.embracegroup.co.uk
Enable Ireland
Providing services to children and adults with disabilities and their families from over 40 locations In 14 counties. Covering childhood to adulthood our expert teams work with the individual and their family on a plan for each life stage.
+353(1) 872 7155
www.enablieireland.ie
Guide Dogs
+44(0)845 372 7402
www.guidedogs.org.uk
Mencap
Support and links for people with learning disabilities
+44(0)808 808 1111
helpline.ni@mencap.org.uk
www.mencap.org.uk
MS Society
We’re fighting to improve treatment and care to help people with Multiple Sclerosis take control of their lives.
+44(0)28 9080 2802
www.mssociety.org.uk
Sunbeam House Trust
A registered charity dedicated to supporting developments that enable people with disabilities to maintain full and meaningful lives in their communities.
www.sunbeamtrust.ie
Muscular Dystrophy
Fighting muscle wasting conditions.
Helpline 0800 652 6352
www.musculardystrophyuk.org
NI Dyslexia Association
Providing help and information for dyslexic people and their families.
+44(0)28 9065 9212
www.nida.org.uk
Parkinsons Society
Working to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.
Helpline +44(0)808 800 0303
www.parkinsons.org.uk
Health Organisations
Praxis Care
Provides care to adults and children with a learning disability, mental ill health, acquired brain injury and dementia in Northern Ireland.
+44(0)28 9023 4555
www.praxisprovides.com
Sense
A national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind or have sensory impairments.
+44(0)300 330 9256
Textphone +44(0)300 330 9256
www.sense.org.uk
Stroke Association – Chest Heart Stroke
Stroke is a journey and our role is to be there for stroke survivors, their carers and their families.
+44(0)28 9032 0184
www.nichs.org.uk