DC Web Site - Serving Persons with Intellectual Disability
“With this web site, we (Daughters of Charity in Ireland) hope to offer a guide, not only to our services, but to all of the services, helps and entitlements available to families and those who care for persons with disabilities. Please explore our web site to find out more. “Inspired by service to those most in need, we recognise that the person with intellectual disability possesses a unique dignity and potential, has a right to be enabled to take his or her place in society and in turn to contribute in a significant way to the enhancement of that society.
Mission Statement:
The Daughters of Charity Service for Persons with Intellectual disability, inspired by service to those most in need, recognises that the person with intellectual disability possesses a unique dignity and potential, has a right to be enabled to take his or her place in society and in turn to contribute in a significant way to the enhancement of that society. The Service is committed to:
* the total development of persons;
* working in partnership with the families of persons with intellectual disability, also with colleagues and other groups and agencies;
providing a service of excellence characterised by love, respect and creativity;
* giving priority to people with the greatest need;
* advocacy and to the promotion of justice for persons with intellectual disability.