New Hotel Holiday And Respite Service

Irish Wheelchair Association is now accepting expressions of interest for its new hotel holiday and respite service.

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"Staff excellent, food excellent; feel equal going on holidays with everyone else.”

New Hotel Holiday And Respite Service

Irish Wheelchair Association is now accepting expressions of interest for its new hotel holiday and respite service.

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"Staff excellent, food excellent; feel equal going on holidays with everyone else.”

Hotel Holiday and Respite Breaks

Based in the West of Ireland these breaks will be offered in wheelchair accessible hotels in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, Galway City and Birr, Co. Offaly providing inclusive and fully-independent breaks for individuals and groups.

Irish Wheelchair Association will provide support to guests on a tailored, individual basis.

We will ensure guests have everything they need including fully-accessible en-suite bedrooms, specialised beds, aids and appliances, hoists, support with medication management and clinical tasks and our skilled personal assistance service 24/7.

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"It’s all excellent. You give us a great holiday not just respite.”

How do they work?

  • Firstly, contact the relevant Irish Wheelchair Association Respite Manager to book your hotel respite break.
  • Next, we’ll confirm all of your individual requirements and tailor a hotel respite break for you or your group. We’ll make sure you have everything you need including fully accessible ensuite bedrooms, specialised beds, aids & appliances, hoists, support with medication management & clinical tasks and Irish Wheelchair Association’s personal assistance 24/7.
  • We’ll book you into one of our approved hotels, with highest standards of wheelchair accessibility, a warm atmosphere and peace of mind that you or your loved one are in a safe and caring environment.
  • Don’t worry, on check-in, Irish Wheelchair Association's specialised personal assistance staff will meet you and be available for you 24 hours a day.
  • Irish Wheelchair Association's fully accessible transport can be arranged and is available during your holiday to access activities and events in the community.
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"I no longer feel like people with disabilities are put in a box."

Irish Wheelchair Association will be there for you for your entire stay, ensuring that you have a wonderful holiday in a fully accessible location.

Contact holidays@iwa.ie for further information or to express your interest.