The Galway Centre for Independent Living

The Galway Centre for Independent Living In our 31th 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.

Galway Centre for Independent Living provide PA/HomeHelp services for all types of situations Call our Care Services T...
17/11/2025

Galway Centre for Independent Living provide PA/HomeHelp services for all types of situations Call our Care Services Team on (091) 773910 or info@gcil.ie to discuss your needs or see www.gcil.ie for our suite of services

17/11/2025
17/11/2025

🌟 Reminder 🌟

We’re delighted to invite all GCCN member groups and organisations to a online workshop in collaboration with Asiam.ie, Ireland’s national autism charity.

🧩 Autism Awareness for Community Organisations
📅 Monday, 17 November 2025
🕡 6:30pm – 8:00pm
💻 Online via Zoom
👉 Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iK0UrVSdRzeba3RUvkY-Jg #/registration

This interactive session is perfect for staff and volunteers who want to build a better understanding of autism and learn how to make their workplaces and community spaces more inclusive and supportive.

Together, we’ll explore:
✨ The language of inclusion
✨ Myths and facts about autism
✨ How to build empathy and encourage inclusion
✨ Communication and sensory awareness
✨ Supporting mental health

The workshop includes 70 minutes of insights and 20 minutes for open discussion and questions, plus insights on Galway’s journey toward becoming an autism-friendly city.

17/11/2025

Missed Better Options 2025 or want to recap? All session recordings are now available on the resources section of our website. Hear from students, colleges and disability support staff as they share advice and insights on preparing for college. Available here: https://buff.ly/deOiYZg

17/11/2025
*Join Us for Through a Prism: Creativity and Disability Seminar 3/12/2025, University of Galway*Dear friends and colleag...
14/11/2025

*Join Us for Through a Prism: Creativity and Disability Seminar 3/12/2025, University of Galway*

Dear friends and colleagues,
You’re warmly invited to join us for Through a Prism: Creativity and Disability Seminar, a free public seminar taking place on Wednesday, 3 December 2025 (1:00–5:30 PM) at the O’Donoghue Theatre, University of Galway.

Marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, this special event explores how accessibility and creativity can enrich one another - how the arts can support inclusion and, equally, how disability perspectives can inspire and strengthen the arts sector itself.

Contributors will include:

Lorraine Lally (Barrister and Human Rights Activist), Louise Bruton (Journalist, Disability Activist, Playwright and Screenwriter), Damien O'Connor (Arts and Disability Coordinator, Mayo County Council), Dr. Charlotte McIvor (Senior Lecturer in Drama and Theatre Studies, University of Galway), David Joyce (Playwright), Matthew Nolan (Actor, cast member A Personal Prism), Johanne Webb (Actor, cast member A Personal Prism) and Gerard Howard (Actor, cast member A Personal Prism).

The afternoon will feature:

🎭 Panel conversations with leading artists and advocates

💬 Breakout sessions for reflection and exchange

🎬 A case study presentation of A Personal Prism by David Joyce, followed by Q&A

Whether you’re an artist, advocate, student, educator, or simply curious about how creative practice can shape inclusion, we’d love for you to be part of the conversation.

🕐 When: Wednesday 3 December 2025, 1:00–5:30 PM

📍 Where: O’Donoghue Theatre, University of Galway

🎟️ Admission: Free (registration required)

👉 Reserve your FREE place here: https://buytickets.at/throughaprism

Funded by Galway City Council Arts Office, through its cultural partnership initiative with the Galway Centre for Independent Living. Programme curated by David Joyce, Declan Gorman and Joanna McGlynn. Galway City Council

14/11/2025

Are you an SNA working in a primary or secondary school?

Join us for an online session exploring practical, neuroaffirmative ways to support Autistic students in day-to-day school life.
This session will look at:
✅ Sensory processing & sensory supports
✅ Communication differences & supports
✅ Social / information-processing differences and small, effective adjustments

You’ll gain a deeper understanding of Autism, access useful resources, and learn supportive strategies that can make a real difference to the Autistic students you work with.

🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/snas-neuroaffirmative-practice-and-supports-for-autistic-students-tickets-1965438412199?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Together, we can help create more inclusive school environments so every Autistic student has the Same Chance to thrive.

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Thursday 9am - 5pm
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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