Inishowen Disability Community Action Company Limited By Guarantee is a grassroots organisation deeply rooted in the Inishowen peninsula, driven by a commitment to empower and support individuals with disabilities and their families. We act as a central hub for information, advocacy, and community-led initiatives, working tirelessly to create a more inclusive and accessible Inishowen for everyone. We believe in the power of collective action and collaboration, bringing together individuals, families, local services, and the wider community to identify needs, develop solutions, and promote positive change. Our strength lies in our local knowledge, our person-centered approach, and our unwavering dedication to ensuring that people with disabilities in Inishowen have the opportunities and supports they need to live full,and valued lives within their own community.
Our Mission is to empower individuals with disabilities and their families in Inishowen by providing a central point for information, advocacy, and community-led action. We are dedicated to fostering inclusion, accessibility, and positive change within our local community, ensuring that people with disabilities have the opportunities and supports needed to live full and lives.
Our Vision is an Inishowen community where individuals with disabilities are fully included, valued, and empowered to participate in all aspects of life without barriers. We aspire to a peninsula where accessibility is universal, attitudes are inclusive, and the unique contributions of people with disabilities are celebrated, fostering a truly equitable and supportive society for everyone in Inishowen.
At Inishowen Disability Community Action Company Limited By Guarantee, we are dedicated to providing a range of locally focused programs and services designed to empower individuals with disabilities and their families within the Inishowen peninsula. Our initiatives aim to foster inclusion, provide vital support, and promote positive change within our community.
Information and Signposting: We serve as a central point for information, connecting individuals with disabilities and their families to relevant supports, services, and resources available within the Inishowen region.
Local Advocacy Support: We provide advocacy services to individuals with disabilities in Inishowen, helping them to navigate systems, understand their rights, and have their voices heard within the local community.
Community Support Groups: We facilitate support groups for individuals with specific disabilities and for parents and families, creating a space for connection, shared experiences, and mutual support within Inishowen.
Local Workshops and Training: We organize workshops and training sessions on topics relevant to the Inishowen community, such as disability rights, accessibility awareness, and understanding specific conditions.
Inishowen Social Activities: We arrange social and recreational activities within the Inishowen area to promote inclusion, build friendships, and enhance the well-being of our members.
We are continuously working to develop and adapt our programs and services to best meet the evolving needs of the disability community in Inishowen.
Joseph Mc Laughlin
President
James Mc Laughlin
Vice President
Elizabeth Coyle
Board Member
Carmel Douglas
Senior Manager