Irish Wheelchair Association Market Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: Irish Wheelchair Association

• Mission: The mission of the Irish Wheelchair Association is to advocate for an inclusive society where people with disabilities enjoy the same freedom of choice as those living without a disability.

• Founded: Established in 1960.

• Key People: Ann Marie O’Grady, CEO.

• Headquarters: Áras Cúchulainn, Blackheath Drive, Clontarf, Dublin 3, D03 AW62, Ireland.

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: The Irish Wheelchair Association is known as one of Ireland's leading representative organizations and service providers for people with physical disabilities. It provides services such as Assisted Living, Community Centres, Disabled Parking Permits, and IWA Sport.

Products and Services

• Assisted Living Service:

• Description: Provides 1.3 million hours of support to 2,246 adults and children, ensuring they can live their lives with choice and equality.

• Key Features: Tailored service to meet individual needs of adults and children with disabilities.

• Community Centres:

• Description: Offers facilities and community engagement programs, including the new community center in Waterford.

• Key Features: Integration with the local community, support for youth and adult programs.

• Disabled Parking Permits:

• Description: Provides and manages disabled parking permits for ease of mobility.

• Key Features: Wide accessibility and streamlined application process.

• Sport and Activities:

• Description: IWA Sport supports people with disabilities to participate in sports at all levels.

• Key Features: Includes national governing body activities, women in sport initiatives, and safeguarding policies.

• Motoring Services:

• Description: Offers driving lessons in adapted vehicles and motoring advice.

• Key Features: Recently launched a new drive-from-chair adapted vehicle, the Ford Tourneo Connect, for driving assessments and tuition.

Recent Developments

• New Products/Services Launched:

• Launch of the new drive-from-chair adapted vehicle for driving school.

• Opening of a new community center in Waterford City, enhancing accessibility to community amenities and supporting young adults.

• New Features Added:

• The introduction of the "Round Up to Donate" feature in partnership with FREENOW to support fundraising efforts has been launched, allowing taxi passengers to round up their fares.

• Partnerships:

• Partnership with FREENOW launched to raise funds through an initiative called "Round Up to Donate."

• Others:

• Advocacy for disability-focused governmental changes, welcoming discussions around a new unit dedicated to disability within the Department of An Taoiseach.

• Persistent engagement with governmental bodies to address disability issues in the Programme for Government, lobbying for increased funding and inclusive policies.

Additional Information

• Governance: Governed by a national board, ensuring transparency and accountability in all operations.

• Community Engagement: Actively engages the community through its services and campaigns, aiming to break down barriers for people with disabilities in various sectors such as housing, transportation, and sports.

This comprehensive report highlights the Irish Wheelchair Association’s key operations, recent advancements, and strategic partnerships focusing on expanding and enhancing services for people with disabilities in Ireland.