Welcome to New Parents
"Our son Matthew was born on 1 September 2004. He was diagnosed with congenital hydrocephalus and had his operation to insert a shunt at two weeks old. When Matthew was four months old we found out about Enable Ireland and the services we could get from there."
Read this new parent’s story of starting out with Enable Ireland.
Coming to terms with a child's disability is often difficult for parents. Feelings of isolation, confusion and anxiety are common at this time. Our team is there to listen and to give information and support. We hope this website provides a useful introduction to the services and supports available at Enable Ireland.
Our Approach
Our approach to service delivery puts your child and your family at the centre of your service. We will provide you with the right information so that you can make informed decisions together with your services team.
Access and Referral
One of your first questions may be ‘How does my child get access to Enable Ireland services?’
Find out more about Access and Referral to Enable Ireland’s services.
Services and Supports
Services and supports available vary across different regions and we encourage you to find out about specific Enable Ireland services offered in your region.
Our Experiences
In this section you will hear from parents with experience of Enable Ireland Children’s Services at different stages of their child’s life – from early child hood to pre-school through to primary and secondary school. Photos and testimonials illustrate Enable Ireland’s person centred approach to service delivery. At Enable Ireland we understand that every child and family are unique and have diverse needs. Our approach to providing services puts the child and family at the centre of all decision-making that affects them. We provide families with the knowledge and supports to make informed decisions and we build our services around their needs.
