MDI Head Office
On 1st April 2011, the keys of 75 Lucan Road, Chapelizod, Dublin 20 were handed over to Joe Mooney, Chief Executive Officer of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland and this address then became the new home, offices and permanent address of MDI. This was an exciting time for our organisation as it marked the beginning of the latest chapter in the history of MDI. For nearly 40 years MDI had been operating from members living rooms (for the first 12 years), and from rented offices for 25 years, but in June 2010 we purchased a premises with a view to establishing a new Centre of Excellence for people with Neuromuscular Conditions. This building required extensive renovations to make it totally wheelchair accessible and the work was completed in March 2011.
On 4th April 2011 after a busy weekend of moving furniture and office equipment etc, this 6000sq ft premises became the new and permanent Head Office of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland.
Initially, this new building maintained and managed the existing support and administration services provided by MDI. However, this premises has now become a unique “Centre of Excellence for people with Neuromuscular Conditions” living in Ireland. And it also consists of a self contained fully wheelchair accessible apartment which is available for short term respite breaks for people with physical and sensory disabilities.
This purpose designed building now encompasses a wide range of facilities to enable people with neuromuscular conditions to access information and support services. It also includes one of the most comprehensively equipped aids and appliance facilities, where members and individuals can try out and test such appliances. A large boardroom is also available for hosting meetings and AGM’s etc.
On 4th April 2011 after a busy weekend of moving furniture and office equipment etc, this 6000sq ft premises became the new and permanent Head Office of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland.
Initially, this new building maintained and managed the existing support and administration services provided by MDI. However, this premises has now become a unique “Centre of Excellence for people with Neuromuscular Conditions” living in Ireland. And it also consists of a self contained fully wheelchair accessible apartment which is available for short term respite breaks for people with physical and sensory disabilities.
This purpose designed building now encompasses a wide range of facilities to enable people with neuromuscular conditions to access information and support services. It also includes one of the most comprehensively equipped aids and appliance facilities, where members and individuals can try out and test such appliances. A large boardroom is also available for hosting meetings and AGM’s etc.
