Ataxia Registrar »

Friedreich’s ataxia: A review Dr Christine Albertyn Introduction This rare degenerative condition is named after Nicholaus Friedreich, a German professor of medicine,...

Newsletters »

Please see latest issue below: Winter 2011 Please help to reduce our mailing costs by advising us if you would be happy to receive the pdf version by e-mail. Newsletter Archive

Ataxia Ireland »

Ataxia Ireland is shortly going to become ‘ATAXIA IRELAND’ and a new logo is a ‘work in progress’. We hope to have this made official in the near future. ...

Facebook Groups »

We have created two groups on our Facebook Page to encourage communication & the building of support networks for our members. We have added some Friends already to these groups. If you wish to...

Holiday Ideas »

www.ireland.ie – VAS Scheme – Validated Accessible Scheme To facilitate people with special needs, Fáilte Ireland has...

Information Websites »

Citizens Information A website that members might find useful is Citizens Information Board. It provides information on a broad range of social...

Looking to buy a car? »

If you are interested in buying a car contact the National Mobility Office, Irish Wheelchair Association, Ballinagappa Road, Clane, Co. Kildare. Tel: 045 893094 for information – they are very...

Low Floor Buses »

To check out if there are new Low Floor Buses on your route go to the Dublin Bus website, in the Dublin Bus > About Us > Accessibility...

Travel Assistance »

The Travel Assistance Scheme organised by Dublin Bus is now up and running. The scheme is available to all who would like to avail of public transport but need assistance and information in order...

Wheelchair Workshop Re-opens »

The Wheelchair Workshop in the IWA Headquarters, Clontarf, Dublin has officially re-opened. The workshop offers wheelchair repair services and rentals to individuals...