Donegal Centre for Independent Living

Donegal Centre for Independent Living Our main aim is to empower and enable people with disabilities to achieve Independent Living, choice and control over their lives.

The Donegal Centre for Independent Living (DCIL) is an organisation of and for people with physical and sensory disabilities, established in Donegal in 1999. The Donegal Centre for Independent Living is an organisation of people with disabilities who seek to empower and enable people with disabilities to enhance their quality of life, to assist them in achieving independent living and, to assist them in participating in social and economic life. We people with disabilities, seek to gain our rightful place in society and to have the same access to all life’s opportunities, which are afforded to our non-disabled counterparts. We in the Donegal Centre for Independent Living believe that this can be achieved through the removal of the many physical, social and psychological barriers, which currently exist in our society. We also wish to see people with disabilities have a greater input into all local developments. Our national guiding philosophy is summed up as “Nothing about us, without us".

A sincere thank you to An Garda Síochána for delivering such an informative and engaging Crime Prevention Workshop at Do...
18/02/2026

A sincere thank you to An Garda Síochána for delivering such an informative and engaging Crime Prevention Workshop at Donegal Centre for Independent Living today.

We greatly appreciate your time, expertise and ongoing commitment to supporting our community.

Thank you to everyone who attended, your engagement and support are always valued. 🤝✨

DCIL are delighted to announce it will be facilitating a crime prevention workshop which will take place on Wednesday th...
16/02/2026

DCIL are delighted to announce it will be facilitating a crime prevention workshop which will take place on Wednesday the 18th of February from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM.
The local gardai are joining us here at the DCIL office in Letterkenny to discuss topics like online fraud and other ways of preventing crime from occurring.

If you would like to learn more information about the workshop or book your place, please get in touch with the DCIL office by phone or send us an email dcil@donegalcil.com to book your place.

We hope to see you there!

DCIL are delighted to announce it will be facilitating a crime prevention workshop which will take place on Wednesday the 18th of February from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. The local gardai are joining us here at the DCIL office in Letterkenny to discuss topics like online fraud and other ways of preventing...

We are pleased to invite you to join the upcoming DCIL Leader Forum, a space we are creating to share experiences, discu...
16/02/2026

We are pleased to invite you to join the upcoming DCIL Leader Forum, a space we are creating to share experiences, discuss common issues, and more important than anything, support one another in achieving our goal of Independent Living.

Your voice and participation are essential to shaping the direction of this forum. We believe your joining will greatly enhance our shared efforts and help us continue building a strong community free from barriers and exclusion.

The purpose of the Forum is to:

Support and empower DCIL Leaders to take an active role in shaping the direction, quality and future of DCIL supports and activities.

Provide a safe and welcoming space for connection, peer support, shared experiences and mutual encouragement.
Offer opportunities for learning, workshops, community engagement and awareness-raising.

Strengthen engagement and prevent isolation through inclusive and enjoyable social and community activities.

Support the Forum in making representations to public bodies, community partners, and elected officials on matters affecting disabled people and independent living.

Enrolment and Sign-Up

To join the Leaders’ Forum:

Interested individuals will complete the Forum registration form.
The leader’s forum facilitator will review and confirm membership.

New members will be added to the Forum communication channels. An optional orientation session may be provided for new participants.

For more information, contact mo.farah@donegalcil.com

We are pleased to invite you to join the upcoming DCIL Leader Forum, a space we are creating to share experiences, discuss common issues, and more important than anything, support one another in achieving our goal of Independent Living.

We are pleased to invite you to join the  DCIL Leader Forum, a space we are creating to share experiences, discuss commo...
16/02/2026

We are pleased to invite you to join the DCIL Leader Forum, a space we are creating to share experiences, discuss common issues, and more important than anything, support one another in achieving our goal of Independent Living.

Your voice and participation are essential to shaping the direction of this forum. We believe your joining will greatly enhance our shared efforts and help us continue building a strong community free from barriers and exclusion.

The purpose of the Forum is to:

Support and empower DCIL Leaders to take an active role in shaping the direction, quality and future of DCIL supports and activities.

Provide a safe and welcoming space for connection, peer support, shared experiences and mutual encouragement.
Offer opportunities for learning, workshops, community engagement and awareness-raising.
Strengthen engagement and prevent isolation through inclusive and enjoyable social and community activities.
Support the Forum in making representations to public bodies, community partners, and elected officials on matters affecting disabled people and independent living.
Enrollment and Sign-Up

To join the Leaders’ Forum:

Interested individuals will complete the Forum registration form.
The leader’s forum facilitator will review and confirm membership.
New members will be added to the Forum communication channels.
An optional orientation session may be provided for new participants.
For more information, contact mo.farah@donegalcil.com or click DCIL website https://donegalcil.com/be-part-of-the-new-leaders-forum/

🌟 We’re Hiring Personal Assistants – Co Donegal 🌟Donegal Centre for Independent Living (DCIL) is recruiting Personal Ass...
11/02/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring Personal Assistants – Co Donegal 🌟

Donegal Centre for Independent Living (DCIL) is recruiting Personal Assistants in Letterkenny, Donegal Town, Creeslough & Carrigart.

Join a supportive organisation promoting independent living. Flexible hours, competitive pay, and great employee benefits on offer.

📩 See attached image for full details and how to apply.

A free Community Crime Prevention Workshop is taking place at DCIL next Wednesday, February 18th, offering practical gui...
09/02/2026

A free Community Crime Prevention Workshop is taking place at DCIL next Wednesday, February 18th, offering practical guidance on personal safety, home security and cybercrime awareness.

While the workshop will be especially beneficial for people with disabilities, DCIL stresses that everyone can be vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated crimes - regardless of age or background.
For this reason, the event is open to the entire community.

Delivered in partnership with local Gardaí, the session is designed to provide clear, practical advice for everyday situations.

📌 To register your interest you can either:
• RSVP via the Event pinned on our page
• Call 074 91 28945
• Email dcil@donegalcil.com

Read our full article with Donegal News below 🙂

AS cybercrime, scams and everyday criminal activity continue to rise across the country, Donegal Centre for Independent Living (DCIL) is taking proactive steps to support the local community by hosting a free Crime Prevention Workshop, open to all.

Although Fergal Doherty couldn’t make it to our DCIL Annual Awards back in December, we were absolutely delighted to fin...
30/01/2026

Although Fergal Doherty couldn’t make it to our DCIL Annual Awards back in December, we were absolutely delighted to finally present him yesterday with his PA of the Year – Runner Up Award

Pictured here is Fergal receiving his award from Jonathan, alongside his Leader Jake, who proudly nominated him for this well-deserved recognition 😊

This isn’t the first time Fergal has been nominated for such an award a true reflection of the great work he continues to do and the dedication he brings to his role every day

Huge congratulations again Fergal! 🎉

Today we had the great pleasure of welcoming Barry Fox - Quamme, Executive Director at CIL Portland, Oregon, US. We were...
12/01/2026

Today we had the great pleasure of welcoming Barry Fox - Quamme, Executive Director at CIL Portland, Oregon, US. We were delighted to facilitate this visit and share experiences and mutual learning throughout the day.

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