The Donegal Centre for Independent Living (DCIL)
DCIL support and empower people with disabilities in Donegal to achieve independent living and to actively participate as equal citizens in society by having choice and control over their own lives.
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A campaign by Donegal Centre for Independent Living (DCIL) in partnership with Donegal County Council.
“Put Us To Work” is an advocacy led, awareness campaign that aims to promote the employability of disabled people across Donegal, challenge stereotypes, and spotlight the capabilities, ambitions, and successes of people with disabilities.
Our Services
Empowerment, independence, options and rights are the values which inspire our services. To the core of the Independent Living Movement is personal assistance. Working to the agenda of the 'Leader', a PA enables the person with a disability to make their own decisions and be in control of their own life. A PA undertakes a variety of tasks under the direction of the leader (on a one-to-one basis), ranging from personal care and educational and social support to household assistance.
Personal Assistance Service
DCIL are proud to be the original providers of Personal Assitance (PA) service to people with disabilities in Donegal.
Education Support Services
DCIL provides Educational Support Workers (ESWs) to support students with disabilities in third-level education.
Accessible Transport Hire
DCIL provide a invaluable van service for our Leaders who do not have any other means of accessible transport.
Disability Awareness Training
DCIL provide disability awareness training in schools to develop a positive attitude towards people with disabilities.
Accessibility Audits
Designed to help you create spaces that are inclusive, welcoming, and accessible to everyone.
Nothing about us without us
DCIL is the leading provider of Personal Assistant Services in Donegal, and the organisation is enshrined by the philosophy of independent living. “Independent Living” means that people with a disability want the same life opportunities and choices as everyone else. That includes growing up with their families, attending the local school, using the same bus, gaining employment in line with their education and abilities, having equal access to the same services and establishments of social life, culture, and leisure.
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Book Our State-Of-The-Art Training Room
Are you or your business involved in training, running courses, seminars or workshops? We are here to help! Impress your clients or participants with our excellent training/meeting facility called the Berkeley Suite, surrounded by breathtaking views. All income from the Berkeley Suite goes back into the Donegal Centre for Independent Living.
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Jennifer Doherty
DCIL Leader
