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CKAN is delighted to bring the festival back to the Curragh Racecourse this year on the 10th of May, 11am to 6pm. We look forward to seeing you there! Come and say hi, we will be at our information stand in the Champions Hall, as well as volunteering throughout the event. Kildare County Council, in […]

Medical Experiences, whether short term hospital stays our ongoing treatment for chronic conditions, can be stressful and overwhelming for children. For many, these experiences involve unfamiliar environments, procedures, and sensations that can cause anxiety, fear, or confusion. Learning through play Using adaptive dolls, kits, or replicas of medical equipment, children can role play medical scenarios. […]

Works are underway, at William Francis Roantree Park Leixlip Leixlip Disability Access Group are progressing a viewing platform with Parks Dept KCC and County Kildare Access Network.  While on a walkability audit with a wheelchair user and at our public meeting a number of projects were suggested/identified for progressing.  We met with KCC Parks Dept […]

CKAN and the Kildare Local Access Groups have been celebrating Kildare Disability Week and International Day of Persons with Disabilities by holding events across the county all week. We have been delighted to meet so many people and make new connections. Check out some pictures of our activities from the week!   Flying the CKAN […]

A big thank you to Barker and Jones, Naas for marking the International Day of People with Disabilities (#IDPwD) — a meaningful day that promotes understanding, inclusion, and support for the rights and wellbeing of people with disabilities.

The winning posters and a selection of other excellent entries based on the theme “Not all disabilities are visible.” The posters were created by 5th and 6th class students for our International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025 competition. Congratulations to everyone who took part, and thank you for your wonderful contributions.

Wednesday 3rd December is International Day of People with Disabilities (#IDPwD) A day dedicated to promoting understanding, inclusion, and support for the rights and wellbeing of people with disabilities. Naas Disability Access Group marked the occasion with a schools poster competition with this years theme “Not all Disabilities Are Visible”. A selection of the posters […]

Leixlip Disability Access Group with County Kildare Access Network (CKAN) would like to thank everyone who helped and everyone who came and enjoyed our Christmas events this weekend.   Sensory Santa Event On Sunday 30th of November we had a Sensory Santa Event in the Court Yard Hotel. Families came to visit Santa with their […]

For those of you visiting our Sensory Santa in Leixlip this Sunday, we have provided a Social Story for you so you know what to expect on the day. We have also provided an information sheet regarding the accessibility at The Court Yard Hotel. We are looking forward to Sunday and hope you all have […]

We were delighted to receive the below review from a recent visitor to the new Play Park in Leixlip, which has unofficially opened its gates! An official opening ceremony with CKAN, KCC Parks Department and Intel will be taking place next week, and we can’t wait! ‘We visited the new inclusive playground in Leixlip the […]