We fund and support the National Advocacy Service (NAS) for People with Disabilities, which provides an independent, confidential and free, representative advocacy service that works exclusively for the person using the service and adheres to the highest professional standards.
NAS works to ensure that when life decisions are made, due consideration is given to the will and preference of people with disabilities and that their rights are safeguarded.
NAS operates on the principle that people with disabilities:
- Make decisions about their lives
- Are listened to and consulted by their families and those who provide their services
- Access the supports they need to enable them to live their life and enjoy meaningful participation in family, work and leisure
- Enjoy the benefits of participation in and contribution to their local communities
NAS has a particular remit for people with disabilities who are isolated from their community and services, have communication differences, are inappropriately accommodated, live in residential services, attend day services and have limited informal or natural supports.
The National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities is provided through four regions and a National Office based in Dublin.
The four regions are:
| Region | Including |
|---|---|
| Greater Dublin | Dublin, Fingal and Wicklow |
| Northeast & Midlands Region | Cavan, Laois, Longford, Louth, Kildare, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Westmeath |
| Western Region | Clare, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Limerick, Mayo, Roscommon, and Sligo |
| Southern Region | Carlow, Cork, Kerry, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford |
How to contact the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities:
National telephone number: 0818 07 3000
Email: info@advocacy.ie
More information is available on the advocacy.ie website. including an easy to read guide to services.
We fund and support the National Advocacy Service as part of our role in supporting access to advocacy services.