Who we are

The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) was founded in 1960 by a small group of wheelchair users committed to improving the lives of people with physical disabilities in Ireland. IWA has gone on to become an important provider of quality services to people with limited mobility throughout the country.

Today, our association is made up of a vibrant network of 20,000 members and 2,000 staff, as well as many dedicated volunteers.

Together we work to achieve greater independence, freedom and choice for people living with a disability.

Why join IWA? 

As a community-based organisation, IWA aims to:

• Identify the needs of people with limited mobility;
• Empower people with the skills and backup to help them address their identified needs and to participate in society;
• Create awareness of the rights and needs of our members amongst policy makers, service providers, the public;
• Advocate with and on behalf of people with limited mobility for improved services and benefits;
• Provide and promote appropriate services.

 

I. W. A. Limited, trading as Irish Wheelchair Association, is a company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital and is registered at Dublin, no. 352483; Registered Office: Áras Chuchulainn, Blackheath Drive, Clontarf, Dublin 3. Irish Wheelchair Association is a Registered Charity, no. CHY 5393.