IWA has Resource and Outreach Centre (ROC) programmes in over 68 locations throughout the country. These centres support people with disabilities in their day-to-day lives by offering locally-based recreational and educational programmes. All programmes are designed to facilitate personal development and interaction with the local community. Over 2000 people with disabilities attend IWA centres each week.
The range of programmes offered by ROCs includes: arts and crafts; cookery; music and drama; sports; day trips; and holidays in Cuisle, IWA's national holiday centre. Increasingly, these ROCs also offer access to community physiotherapy services and educational/ 'mainstream bridging' programmes such as computer skills, FETAC Certificate courses and Supported Employment programmes. The activities of the centres are based firmly around the principles of person-centred planning.
To find out more about the programmes available, contact your nearest IWA Resource and Outreach Centre.