Post polio group agm May 2016 010Disability Organisations

Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) – http://www.disability-federation.ie/

Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) – http://www.nai.ie/

Community & Voluntary Organisations

The Wheel – http://wheel.ie/

Carmichael Centre for Voluntary Groups (CCVG) – http://www.carmichaelcentre.ie/

Polio Organisations

European Polio Union (EPU) – >http://www.europeanpolio.eu/

Post-Polio Health International (PPHI) – http://www.post-polio.org/

Polio Place – http://www.polioplace.org/

International Ventilator Users Network – http://www.ventnews.org/

Travelling with disabilities

Airport_Guides2-02_copyCardiff airport guide – http://www.cardiff-airport-guide.co.uk/disabled-facilities.html which provides handy information and help for those travelling with a disability or a special need.

Liverpool airport guide –  http://www.liverpool-airport-guide.co.uk/disabled-facilities.html which provides handy information and help for those travelling with a disability or a special need.

Dublin airport advice – https://www.dublinairport.com/at-the-airport/passenger-information/special-assistance which gives information on travelling with reduced mobility and other special assistance.

General Travel Tips & Advice for people traveling with mobility issues:

http://www.disability.ie/travel/travel/travel-tips/581-travel-advice-and-safety-tips

http://www.disabled-world.com/travel/disability-travel-tips.php

Travel blog by a couple, one of whom is a wheelchair user, quirky and informative: http://www.thebimblers.com/

General Information

Irish Assocation of Prothetists and Orthotists – http://iapo.ie/

Patient Advocacy Service – https://www.patientadvocacyservice.ie/

Information on accessible places in Dublin & Galway, set up by wheelchair users who wish to encourage accessible tourism:  https://mobilitymojo.com/ 

Accessible Toilets Wexford opening info: http://www.wexford.ie/wex/Departments/AccessForAll/AccessibleToilets/#modal

Universal Key Scheme info: http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-ouch-22602836

More links to be added  – email Emma cdo@polio.ie with any additions