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Welcome to Our Website
Doorway to Life (Abode) provides services to adults
with physical disabilities to enable them to live the lives of their
choice to the fullest potential. Doorway to Life was opened in 1986.
The building is purpose built and accessible. Although the emphasis is
on independence, fully trained, friendly staff provide assistance
where required.
The day centre provides day activation for
approximately twenty people per day. Programmes are designed to
empower participants to develop their skills and promote their
independence of living. Activities include pottery, drama, art
therapy, dance/movement, yoga, crafts, computer studies, reflexology,
physiotherapy and counselling. Whilst the emphasis in the day centre
is not on training, service users can enjoy these activities for
recreational purposes and can receive accreditation for their work
through FETAC. This provides service users with recognition for
artistic and personal skills, thereby assisting in the increase of
confidence and developing life-long interests.
The Independent Living Introductory Skills programme,
funded by FÁS and accredited through FETAC aims to provide
participants with the skills and confidence to live more
independently. The programme covers Home Management, Personal
Development, Forward Planning including Work Placements, Community
Skills and Social and Cultural Skills. Our Independent Living Unit
provides learners with the experience of putting their skills into
practice.
The hostel provides accommodation for people with
physical disabilities attending courses or work in Cork city and those
participating in the Independent Living Programme. It also provides
planned respite and holiday breaks throughout the year with four and
ten day breaks. Outings and activities are organised during respite
breaks including visits to the cinema, art galleries, heritage
centres, sporting fixtures, theatre and shopping trips.
We began in 2005 to provide long-term supported accommodation for
persons with physical and sensory disabilities. This is and will
continue to be a stand-alone service which needs it own staff,
transport and accommodation.
Contact:
info@doorwaytolife.com
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