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Welcome to Walkinstown Association’s Web Site

Our Mission

Walkinstown Association is a progressive organisation where people who have learning disabilities are supported to live self determined lives within socially inclusive communities

We are dedicated to

· The empowerment of service users through advocacy

· The design of services which respond to individual person centered plans

· The delivery of services which maximize social inclusion and community participation for all citizens

· Working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to develop good practice and to achieve mutually agreed and beneficial outcomes

We Aim

· To provide a comprehensive system of services using a low arousal non-aversive approach, that enable individuals to exercise self determination, be independent, be productive, and be integrated and included in all facets of community life.

· To support the service user in their quest for the attainment of individual goals and life experiences through their inclusion and integration into community based resources and facilities

The role we play in the community is as follows;

· Active Contributor - to the development plans of the community & the city.

· Partner –we enter partnerships with community organisations at local, regional & national levels to increase the quality of life for all people.

· Educator – we provide opportunities for all community members to be educated and work in partnership with secondary schools and 3rd level colleges to offer student placements & training.

· Leader- we recognise the importance of leadership and as such take leadership roles in our working alliances with other organisations.

· Employer – we employ many local people in our service.

· Informer – we have guided national policy by our involvement with local political parties on national issues and through our membership of the National Federation of Voluntary Bodies.

· Facilitator – we facilitate opportunities for service users, families, staff, volunteers and board members to build social capital.