Opening our new Kilbelin day service
We were delighted to officially open Kilbelin, our new day service in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, providing a new local base for adults with intellectual disabilities.
The service was officially opened last Thursday by Minister Martin Heydon, joined by by people we support, their families, Kare staff and Board members, public representatives and other local stakeholders.
Kilbelin is the third Kare day service in Newbridge and currently supports 14 adults with intellectual disabilities. The service provides opportunities for them to take part in activities based on their own interests and choices, develop skills and friendships, access employment opportunities and take an active part in their local community.
The development of Kilbelin has taken place over the past two years, bringing a previously unused building back into use and creating another dedicated day service in the town. The HSE provided core funding for the development, while Life Credit Union funding has supported the installation of new sensory spaces.
Speaking at the opening, Kare CEO Margaret O’Neill said: “Kare’s vision is ‘Connected communities where everyone belongs’. In our day services, that means supporting each person to make choices about how they spend their time, to do things that interest them and to be involved in the community around them.
“We are thrilled to have Kilbelin now open, a busy hub where people are making friends, taking part in activities, learning new skills, getting out to work and having fun.”
Minister Martin Heydon said “I’m delighted to be here in Kilbelin to officially open Kare’s third day service in Newbridge. It’s a great resource for the users and their families and a credit to Kare’s board and management, as well as the HSE and Life Credit Union who have supported the project.”
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