Directory of National Voluntary Organisations - Citizens Information ...
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Special Olympics Ireland<br />
4th Floor, Park House, North Circular Road, Dublin 7<br />
Tel: (01) 882 3972, 9.00am – 5.00pm Fax: (01) 868 8250<br />
Email: info@specialolympics.ie Web: www.specialolympics.ie<br />
32-county organisation <strong>of</strong>fering eleven summer sports and one winter sport<br />
as well as a non-competitive motor activities training programme. Vision:<br />
that every person with a learning disability has the opportunity, in their local<br />
community, to participate in a high-quality sports programme that brings<br />
life-changing experiences <strong>of</strong> increased skills and self-confidence.<br />
Publications: Special Olympics Ireland Strategy; newsletter; annual report.<br />
Spinal Injuries Ireland<br />
<strong>National</strong> Rehabilitation Hospital, Rochestown Avenue, Dun Laoghaire,<br />
Co. Dublin<br />
Tel: (01) 235 5317, 9.00am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri<br />
Email: info@spinalinjuries.ie Web: www.spinalinjuries.ie<br />
A resource to over 5,000 people, comprising those who have sustained a<br />
spinal cord injury, their spouses and family members. Focuses on dealing<br />
with the emotional and practical issues facing people with spinal injuries,<br />
many <strong>of</strong> whom are wheelchair users and return to work following discharge.<br />
Services: drop-in resource centre, support <strong>of</strong>fice, venture/social programme,<br />
family counselling service, information factsheets, cyber cafe, outreach<br />
service, family regional support groups.<br />
Publications: Newsletter, information leaflets.<br />
Spiritan Asylum Services Initiative – SPIRASI<br />
213 North Circular Road, Phibsboro, Dublin 7<br />
Tel: (01) 838 9664, 9.00am – 5.00pm Fax: (01) 868 6500<br />
Email: info@spirasi.ie Web: www.spirasi.ie<br />
A humanitarian, intercultural, non-governmental organisation that works<br />
with asylum seekers, refugees and other disadvantaged migrant groups,<br />
with a special concern for survivors <strong>of</strong> torture. In partnership with other<br />
organisations, SPIRASI enables access to specialist services to promote<br />
the wellbeing <strong>of</strong> the person and encourages self-reliance and integration<br />
into Ireland. Services: specialised therapeutic and counselling services for<br />
survivors <strong>of</strong> torture; integrated English, computer literacy and art classes for<br />
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