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[CarlowLive] 'A slap in the face' - Carlow student (23) misses weeks of college due to carer no shows
Dylan Walsh is a wheelchair user who has expressed huge frustration over being forced to go home when a carer doesn't show up for him in his course, which is just one of many obstacles in his everyday life
The MDI- Assistive Technology Fund
This is open to members in CHO 5 - Waterford, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary as it is a lottery fund. Closing date 14th of December. Muscular Dystrophy Ireland (MDI) is keen to support members living with neuromuscular conditions to get Assistive Technology to enhance their independence and quality of life. In order to do this, we are offering financial support through the Assistive Technology Fund.