Useful Links
MDI is an active member of organisations in Ireland and internationally who are working on a range of issues of importance to MDI including those working in the areas of neurology, genetic and rare conditions, disability, independent living, research and development of treatments. These organisations include the following:
Carmichael Centre for Voluntary Groups
Description: Carmichael Centre for Voluntary Groups is a centre for small national voluntary organisations working at the cutting edge in areas such as disability, illness, education, the arts, the environment and social care.
Central Remedial Clinic
Description: The Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) provides a range of specialisedsercices for children and adults with physical disabilities. Its facilities and services are availbale to people from all over Ireland.
Disability Federation of Ireland
Description: Supporting organisations to enable people with disabilities an advocate for the voluntary disability sector
Enable Ireland
Description: Founded in 1948, Enable Ireland provides services for 3,500 children and adults with disabilities.
Genetic and Rare Disorders Organisation
Description: National alliance for voluntary groups representing the views and concerns of people affected by or at risk of developing genetic or other rare disorders.
Irish Platform of Patient Organisations, Science & Industry
Description: A unique partnership of patient groups, science and industry, aiming to smooth the path in Ireland to get new medicines and therapies from basic science in laboratories to the patients who need them.
Irish Wheelchair Association
Description: The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is the national organisation of people with limited mobility.
National Centre for Medical Genetics
Description: The NCMG seeks to provide a comprehensive service for all patients and families in the Republic of Ireland affected by or at risk of developing a genetic disorder.
Neurological Alliance of Ireland
Description: Umbrella organisation for groups representing the views and concerns of those affected by neurological conditions
Other Organisations we work with: