MDI Information & Display Library

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MDI’s Information and Display Library is located in the Centre of Expertise in Support and Information for People with Neuromuscular  Conditions. This area will be a resource for members of MDI, MDI staff, people with neuromuscular conditions, and educational and health professionals with an interest in neuromuscular conditions. It is also available for people with other neurological conditions and disabilities, students doing special needs projects and other voluntary organisations or agencies.
Literature is available in 7 main areas:
  • Muscular Dystrophy Ireland publications and reports
  • Information about neuromuscular conditions and
    current management strategies
  • Research
  • Aids / adaptations
  • Entitlements
  • Disability and rare disease policy
  • General health information
The overall aim of the Information and Display Library is to empower people to educate themselves about their condition and their support needs, and to provide a service to education and health pofessionals in order to assist them in their work with people with neuromuscular conditions.

Requesting information by phone / email
If you are unable to visit the Information Library you are also welcome to contact the Information Officer by phone or email to get an information pack sent out to you.
Equipment Display Area
The display area will also be a resource for people with neuromuscular conditions and other disabilities as it will allow them to view a selection of aids and adaptations, and allow them the opportunity to try these for themselves. The range of aids and adaptions that you can see and try for yourself in the display area and throughout the building
includes:
  • Touch screen computer with on-screen keyboard
  • Height adjustable computer desks
  • Comfort chair
  • Automatic doors
  • Closomat toilet
  • Height adjustable kitchen work top
  • Small aids including tap turners, kettle tipper, portable urinals, one way drinking straws – these small aids are also available for purchase.

Opening Hours
People are welcome to visit the library and display area with no appointment necessary between the hours of 9.30am-1pm and 2pm-4.30pm, Monday to Friday. It may be possible to visit between 1-2pm by making an appointment. People are also welcome to request information via phone or email and have it sent directly to them.

For more information, please contact the Information Officer on 01 6236414 or email info@mdi.ie