Friedreichs Ataxia Society Ireland

Progressive Disability from Childhood, Incorporating other Genetic Ataxias Established Since 1980 Charity Number 7076

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New research in Melbourne »

By NICK MILLER, February 11, 2010 MELBOURNE scientists have made a breakthrough in the hunt for a cure for Friedreich's ataxia, a genetic disease with no known treatment that causes slow nerve degeneration...

Ataxia Registrar article 2009 »

Friedreich’s ataxia: A review Dr Christine Albertyn Introduction This rare degenerative condition is named after Nicholaus Friedreich, a German professor of medicine, who first described...

Holiday Ideas »

www.ireland.ie – VAS Scheme – Validated Accessible Scheme To facilitate people with special needs, Fáilte Ireland has developed a new scheme for the validation and provision of information...

Information Websites »

Citizens Information A website that members might find useful is Citizens Information Board. It provides information on a broad range of social and civil services to the public. Comhairle Website ...

Looking to buy a car? »

If you are interested in buying a car contact the National Mobility Office, Irish Wheelchair Association, Ballinagappa Road, Clane, Co. Kildare. Tel: 045 893094 for information – they are very...

Low Floor Buses »

To check out if there are new Low Floor Buses on your route go to the Dublin Bus website, in the Dublin Bus > About Us > Accessibility section. You will then be able to check your route or you...

Research and euro-Ataxia Conferences - Sept. 24/25, 2008 »

The Research Day was opened by the Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney and we have received very positive feedback on the success of both days We benefitted from excellent press coverage...

Travel Assistance »

The Travel Assistance Scheme organised by Dublin Bus is now up and running. The scheme is available to all who would like to avail of public transport but need assistance and information in order...

Wheelchair Workshop Re-opens »

The Wheelchair Workshop in the IWA Headquarters, Clontarf, Dublin has officially re-opened. The workshop offers wheelchair repair services and rentals to individuals and institutions. Enquiries to:...