ABOUT US

Ability West provides a wide range of disability support services to people with complex intellectual, physical and multiple disabilities.  The organisation is committed to working in partnership with the Health Service Executive in providing supports and services, and empowering the lives of the people we support to ensure that they live their best lives.

Ability West was founded 62 years ago, by families who wanted better support for their children with intellectual disabilities and comorbidities. Over 600 children and adults’ avail of our services and the organisation operates more than 60 centres located across Galway City and County.

Ability West is also proud to be patron of four special schools St. Joseph’s Special School, Galway City, Tigh Nan Dooley, Carraroe, St. Oliver’s Special School, Tuam, and St. Teresa’s Special School, Ballinasloe.

Today, Ability West employs more than 630 people across Galway City & County.

Ability West is a company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital and is also a registered charity.