IWA’s Strategy 2022-2025 ends this year. We are busy developing the next strategy, but we need you.

We have listened to your feedback over the last four years to help create the strategy developed so far – this strategy is shaped by you for you, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts and views to see if we got it right so far, or any reflections you have to make it better. 

Your voice matters in the development of the next strategy.

Vision, Mission, and Values

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Our Vision

Irish Wheelchair Association has a vision of an Ireland where people with disabilities enjoy equal rights, choices and opportunities in how they live their lives, and where our country is a model worldwide for a truly inclusive society.

Our Mission

Irish Wheelchair Association works with, and on behalf of, people with physical disabilities to drive positive change in Ireland through the influencing of public policy, the provision of quality services and enabling accessibility to all aspects of society.

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Illustration symbolising IWA’s values and people at the centre.

Our Values

People are at the heart of everything that we do and this is enshrined in all of our values: Courage, Equality, Integrity, Excellence, Fun, Openness, Visionary.

What is a Strategy?

A Strategy is a plan or a set of plans to achieve goals, usually spread over a long period of time.

Why does IWA need a Strategy?

IWA Strategy 2026-2030 is our plan for moving closer to achieving our Vision and Mission. It is a call to take action, and a reflection of who we are as an organisation. It also supports us to measure how successful we are in achieving our goals to show the impact we have as an organisation.

What does it mean for you?

It is important that you see yourself represented in the next strategy whether you are: an IWA Member; a person who avails of our services, programmes, and supports; employee; volunteer; funder or donor; or a member of a person’s circle of support; or a member of the public.

Together we are stronger.

Together we are One IWA.

Together we can make a difference.

This is our plan to make a difference over the next five years.

Together we are stronger.

Together we are One IWA.

Together we can make a difference.

This is our plan to make a difference over the next five years.

Two ways to get involved

1

Attend a Consultation

We are aiming to host online or in-person consultations. If you would like to be part of a consultation that will happen during November 2025 into February 2026, please take 2 minutes to register your interest and we will be in touch.

2

Complete the Feedback Form

There is a video to view, and a PDF document to download, which you can review at your own pace. We would then really appreciate your feedback – please complete the feedback form. Your voice matters.

You can also use the list of links below.

What do I do next?

Click on the links below to find out more. The video is a good place to start!

Watch the video Overview of the strategy and key points.
Download the PDF Full document for offline reading and sharing.
Expression of interest Tell us you’d like to get involved.
Feedback form Share your thoughts to help us improve.

Strategy Summary Video

Download the strategy presentation

Click the link below to download the strategy.

IWA Strategy 2026-2030 Stakeholder Consultation

DOWNLOAD PDF

Express your interest and get involved

Would you like to be involved? Fill in our expression of interest form and play your part in IWA’s future

Get involved

Have your say – feedback form

Leave a comment for the strategy team and make an impact

Submit your feedback

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