For over 75 years, Rehab Group, has been a steadfast presence in communities across Ireland. What began as a small initiative in Dublin has grown – guided by compassion and purpose – into one of Ireland’s leading disability charities. Today we are proud to support more than 12,000 people every year, in over 257 locations nationwide, to live rich, independent, and fulfi lling lives. The values of our founders – dignity, inclusion, and hope – continue to shape everything we do. We strongly believe in the potential of every individual, and work tirelessly to ensure that people with disabilities are truly integrated into their local communities.
Whether it is gaining new skills, finding employment, or simply enjoying a trip to the cinema, we believe that connection, and belonging matter. These moments of togetherness are lifelines that enrich the lives of our service users.
The values of our founders – dignity, inclusion, and hope – continue to shape everything we do. We strongly believe in the potential of every individual, and work tirelessly to ensure that people with disabilities are truly integrated into their local communities.
Whether it is gaining new skills, finding employment, or simply enjoying a trip to the cinema, we believe that connection, and belonging matter. These moments of togetherness are lifelines that enrich the lives of our service users.
Decades of life-changing support
Today, Rehab Group continues to offer personalised, life-changing support while championing the rights and voices of people with disabilities in Irish society.
Our RehabCare and National Learning Network centres are at the heart of many communities, offering vital services that empower people every day. Through our social enterprise division, Rehab Enterprises, we create meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities – proving that inclusive workplaces are not only possible, but powerful.
We believe every person deserves the chance to live a life of their own choosing, to make their own decisions, and to flourish. This belief fuels our unwavering commitment to equality, dignity, and inclusion and one we are committed to continuing.
But our work is far from finished. We have ambitious plans for the next five years and for decades to come through our care, education, and employment programmes so that every individual who comes through our doors is met with dignity and possibility.
For a person-centred charity like ours, leaving a gift in your will is one of the most profound ways to leave a lasting impact. Legacy gifts have already transformed lives within our services. If you are considering leaving a legacy to Rehab Group, we can assure you that your kindness will make a profound difference long into the future.
We are deeply grateful for the generous support we receive from individuals, families, businesses, and communities alike. Every donation, brings real, tangible change.
Your support could provide innovative assistive technology to help a child in our autism service in Louth develop communication skills. It could fund a new adapted bus in Clonmel, ensuring that people with limited mobility can attend weekly horticultural programmes.
Your compassion not only empowers an individual. It also lifts up their entire family, care giver and community. With continued support, we will build a more inclusive Ireland – one where everyone belongs.
Nurturing the career potential of people with disabilities
At our National Learning Network (NLN), we believe that every person – regardless of ability – has gifts to offer the world. With over 84 locations, we are the largest provider of inclusive education, offering specialised training for people with disabilities, physical and sensory conditions, autism, mental health issues, long-term illness, acquired brain injury or other support needs.
In these centres, we offer more than courses. We nurture confidence, build skills, unlock potential, as well as friendship, encouragement, and the belief that they belong.
Repeatedly, we have witnessed how the right support can open up a whole new future. Thousands of individuals have gone on to secure meaningful employment with companies including Eir, Cook Medical, Meta and Mr Price.
These successes are more than just job placements – they are stories of lives transformed, and independence regained.
Addressing the shortage of respite care
Across Ireland, families are crying out for respite care. Families who are exhausted, overwhelmed, and in desperate need of support. RehabCare is committed to meeting this urgent need by expanding our respite services.
Our fourteen respite centres are already making a life-changing difference. For children and adults with disabilities – many of whom lead isolated lives – respite care offers more than just a break. It is a chance to grow in independence, to form friendships, and to take part in joyful, community-based social activities. For them, it is a true home away from home.
Looking ahead, we are determined to develop new facilities that will offer high-quality care in purpose-build environments. These centres will support hundreds of families every year, with features including comfortable, fully accessible bedrooms; sensory friendly spaces to promote calm and well-being; and welcoming communal areas that encourage connection and inclusion.
The impact of these services cannot be overstated. Families often face tremendous strain without access to respite care. Our new centres will offer much-needed relief, peace of mind, and a trusted place of care to thrive, knowing their loved ones are in safe hands.
With your support, we can bring these essential services to more communities across Ireland and ensure that no family ever feels alone on their journey.
Be part of the Rehab community
At Rehab Group, we are more than just a service provider – we are a community – of courage, compassion, and hope. For over 75 years, we have stood beside people with disabilities and their families, walking with them every step of the way.
None of this would be possible without the support of people like you. Your kindness has helped children speak their first words, given adults the tools to find meaningful work, and offered families the precious gift of rest and reassurance.
But our journey is not yet complete. There are still too many lives waiting to be changed, too many dreams waiting to be fulfilled. And so, I invite you to stand with us.
Whether through a donation, a legacy gift, or by simply sharing our story, your support will make a lasting difference.
Together, we can create an Ireland where every person, regardless of ability, has the opportunity to live a life of purpose, connection, and joy.
Join our vision for a flagship training college.
A powerful new chapter began in early 2025 when the sod was turned for our brand-new National Learning Network college in Ballyfermot, Dublin.
This flagship campus represents more than just bricks and mortar – it is a bold step forward to break down barriers and open doors.
Once completed, the college will welcome 200 students annually and will stand as a beacon of progress, inclusion, and possibility. The total cost of the project is over €4 million, and thanks to the extraordinary generosity of key supporters, much of that has already been raised.
But now, we need your help to raise a final €500,000 to create a truly exceptional learning environment. With your support, we can provide innovative adaptive technologies and teaching resources; dedicated equipment and spaces for our performing arts students, as well as calming indoor and outdoor sensory areas.
Construction is well underway, and we are on track to open in September 2025. Your kindness could be the reason a young person with autism finds their confidence on stage, or a student with a sensory condition feels truly at home in their learning environment.
Together, we can build not just a college – but a future filled with promise and opportunity.
From the bottom
of our hearts,
thank you.
Barry McGinn
Chief Executive Officer,
Rehab Group
