The Galway Centre for Independent Living

The Galway Centre for Independent Living In our 32th year, we have been a forerunner in providing professional services which facilitate a per

Now in our 31th year, Galway Centre for Independent Living (GCIL) is a not-for-profit organisation which enables us to provide affordable, premium services...
We are the forerunner in providing professional services which facilitate a person’s choice to continue living independently in their own home and participating in society. There are range of services available to people, regardless of age or need, who require support to live in their homes and communities.Independent Living is about choice, empowerment,
independence, rights, options and self-determination. Independent Living refers to quality of life with assistance. This requires the existence of a Personal Assistance Service – one which is controlled and managed
by people with disabilities. It does not matter how significant a persons disability is; they can live an independent life, if they desire it, with access to the right supports and back-up. Our Goals
Enabling persons with disabilities to live meaningful lives within society. The empowerment of disabled people to overcome environmental, educational and social barriers. Help people to recognise that a person with a disability has equal civil rights as all other citizens. The acquisition of funds and resources to further the aims of all CILs. Helping to implement an ongoing permanent personal assistants scheme for all persons with disability to aid with the following:
Assisting in the client work situation,
Assisting in the client social setting,
Assisting the client with personal care,
Assisting the client in education/training settings,
Doing whatever the client needs to assist them to have better control of their own lives and achieve a quality filled independent future. Developing a profit making businesses operated and managed by people with disabilities. Independent Living is about choice, empowerment, independence, rights, options and self-determination.

Everyone here at Galway Centre for Independent Living wishes you a Happy Easter
03/04/2026

Everyone here at Galway Centre for Independent Living wishes you a Happy Easter

Workability: Inclusive Pathways to Employment ProgrammeThis 10-week programme, fully-funded and delivered online, is des...
03/04/2026

Workability: Inclusive Pathways to Employment Programme
This 10-week programme, fully-funded and delivered online, is designed to help people with disabilities* to find and secure employment.
Sign up today: https://bit.ly/workability-2026
Through working 1:1 with a mentor and attending a series of workshops and WorkEqual and Grow Remote, this programme will support you on your journey into employment and become "remote / hybrid work ready" for today's working environment. This will unlock the potential for a more inclusive and fulfilling work experience.
*This can range from mental health difficulties, neurodivergence, sensory or physical challenges.
When does it start?
🗓️ 30th March 2026
⏰️ Tuesday/Thursday, 10am-11:30am
💻️ 14 online live sessions
👥 6 one-to-one sessions with a mentor
How much does it cost again?
🇪🇺 🇮🇪 Thanks to EU and government funding, this €2,500 programme is fully-funded.
Sign up today: https://bit.ly/workability-2026

03/04/2026
03/04/2026

Today is World Autism Day. Did you know we partnered with AsIAm last year to create the Same Chance Playbook? 🙌

This guide was co-created to cultivate a more inclusive and empowering environment for each Autistic person with Down syndrome, or a dual identity.

This resource aspires to motivate facilitators, educators, caregivers and community leaders to craft programmes that promote connection, inclusion and personal growth.

You can view the full document on our website here: https://downsyndrome.ie/dsi-resources/same-chance-playbook-by-asiam-and-down-syndrome-ireland/

03/04/2026

Deadline next Tuesday, 7 April for Irish speakers!

CoisCéim Dance Theatre BROADREACH invites applications from experienced, professional dance artists and movement educators based in Ireland who are fluent in Irish to train and deliver workshops connected to A CORPO LIBERO in 180° Virtual Reality by Italian choreographer Silvia Gribaudi as a part of Dublin Dance Festival 2026.

https://adiarts.ie/2026/04/02/open-call-for-irish-speakers-dance-artists-workshop-facilitators/

03/04/2026
GCIL provides PA and Home Help services designed around your needs. 📞 (091) 773910📧 info@gcil.ie🌐 www.gcil.ie is our web...
01/04/2026

GCIL provides PA and Home Help services designed around your needs.
📞 (091) 773910
📧 info@gcil.ie
🌐 www.gcil.ie is our website that showcases all of our services

01/04/2026

Our MS carers group is meeting on a new day for April only - Thursday 2nd April at 10.30am (instead of our usual Wednesday). To join, please email Norah at nduffy@familycarers.ie

01/04/2026

Final chance to have your say on the Cost of Disability. If you’d like to make a written submission, you can share your views by post or by email. Every voice matters, and your experience can help shape future supports.
⚠️ Deadline: 5pm on Tuesday, 7th April

By post:
COD Consultation
Disability and Carers Policy Unit
Floor 5, Áras Mhic Dhiarmada
Store Street, Dublin 1
D01 WY03

By email:
Send your submission as an attachment to DCPolicyConsultation@welfare.ie
Please include “COD Consultation” in the subject line.

For more information click the link - https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-social-protection/consultations/public-consultation-on-the-cost-of-disability/

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Now in our 26th year, Galway Centre for Independent Living (GCIL) is a not-for-profit organisation which enables us to provide affordable, premium services...

We are the forerunner in providing professional services which facilitate a person’s choice to continue living independently in their own home and participating in society. There are range of services available to people, regardless of age or need, who require support to live in their homes and communities.Independent Living is about choice, empowerment,

independence, rights, options and self-determination. Independent Living refers to quality of life with assistance. This requires the existence of a Personal Assistance Service – one which is controlled and managed by people with disabilities. It does not matter how significant a persons disability is; they can live an independent life, if they desire it, with access to the right supports and back-up.

Our Goals