Description of the service

Who uses the services?

People with mild/moderate intellectual disability

People with severe learning disability

How many people use the service?

115

Did your service users previously live in an institution or other large establishment?

Some people lived in Bawnmore and Lota Park

Aims of this setting being set-up:

• To become more integrated in community settings;

• To become more involved in local clubs and activities;

• To develop relationships with our immediate neighbours.

Outcomes

Residents are involved in shopping, going to church and some social activities. They are well respected and have never been discriminated where they live.We never experienced discrimination when buying houses.

Name of Organisation: Brothers of Charity Services Limerick

Address: Bawnmore, Limerick – Ireland

Telephone: +353-61-412288 Fax: +353-61-412389

Email:patoshea@limerick.brothersofcharity.ie

Website: http://www.bawnmore.org

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