Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland Ltd.
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Mission Statement
Muscular Dystrophy Ireland aims to provide information and support to people with neuromuscular conditions and their families through a range of support services. Our objective is to promote through practical empowerment, independent living for people with the condition muscular dystrophy. MDI supports advocating for services to enable people with neuromuscular conditions to fully participate in society and to live a life of their own choosing. MDI also aims to support and fund research into neuromuscular conditions.
About This Cause
Muscular Dystrophy Ireland (MDI) was established in 1972 by a small group of families affected by muscular dystrophy. Today, MDI has a membership of more than 750 people who have the condition, as well as a number of families bereaved through muscular dystrophy who avail themselves of support. In total, MDI supports a network of approximately 4,000 people across Ireland. MDI supports individuals and families with information, family support, respite support, youth activities, transport and the provision of assistive equipment. MDI also maintains strong links with muscle and respiratory clinics for both children and adults around the country. Our National Resource Centre for Neuromuscular Conditions supports all aspects of living with a neuromuscular condition from information through to direct support services. MDI has a fully wheelchair-accessible "Home from Home" apartment based in the community of Chapelizod in Dublin. It is a Fáilte Ireland 4 Star-approved, self-catering apartment and is fully equipped with medical beds, hoists, fully accessible bathrooms and a range of assistive living aids. It provides short-term accommodation for people with mobility difficulties and their families who need to stay over in Dublin to attend a clinic or hospital appointment, visit loved ones in hospital, attend an event, or simply require a short respite break.