Muscular Dystrophy Ireland
MDI supports individuals and
families with information, family support, respite support, youth activities,
transport and the provision of assistive equipment. MDI also maintains strong
links with muscle and respiratory clinics for both children and adults aruond
the country. Our National Resource Centre for Neuromuscular Conditions supports
all aspects of living with a neuromuscular condition from information through
to direct support services.
MDI has a fully
wheelchair-accessible "Home from Home" apartment based in the
community of Chapelizod in Dublin. It is a Fáilte Ireland 4 Star-approved,
self-catering apartment and is fully equipped with medical beds, hoists, fully
accessible bathrooms and a range of assistive living aids. It provides
short-term accommodation for people with mobility difficulties and their
families who need to stay over in Dublin to attend a clinic or hospital
appointment, visit loved ones in hospital, attend an event, or simply require a
short respite break.
overview
Muscular Dystrophy Ireland aims to provide
information and support to people with neuromuscular conditions and their
families through a range of support services. Our objective is to promote
through practical empowerment, independent living for people with the condition
muscular dystrophy.
MDI supports advocating for services to
enable people with neuromuscular conditions to fully participate in society and
to live a life of their own choosing. MDI also aims to support and fund
research into neuromuscular conditions.
history
Muscular Dystrophy Ireland
(MDI) was established in 1972 by a small group of families affected by muscular
dystrophy. Today, MDI has a membership of more than 750 people who have the
condition, as well as a number of families bereaved through muscular dystrophy
who avail themselves of support. In total, MDI supports a network of
approximately 4,000 people across Ireland.