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Organisation Structure

People with Disabilities in Ireland (PwDI) is structured in the "bottom up" approach. We believe that every member should have an equal say in the organisation and its direction.

Members form network committees in each county and nominate board representatives. They also employ a national office to carry out policy enacted by the national board and support networks in their work.

Members of PwDI are the strength of the organization. Local representation allows PwDI to stay true to the people its serves.

They elect network officers and Board members.
The voicing of their issues and concerns is of the greatest importance in the formulation of Board policy.
Networks organise activities and represent PwDI on local level.

You can find out more about PwDI networks in the Network Section.

National Board and Network Committees are supported in their work by the National Office.

Organisation Structure of PwDI. At the top level there are 32 members on the National Board. The second level, Network Comittees is made up of a maximum of 15 members. The bottom level is made up of all Republic of Ireland PwDI members.

Membership Panels

5 different membership panels.

You must be over 18 years of age to join Panels A, B1, C1, C2. Membership to Panel D is open to all ages.

People with Disabilities (Panel A)
Groups/organisations of Parents/Partners/Relatives (Panel B1)
Advocates of persons with learning or mental/emotional disabilities (Panel B2)
Local branches of National Organisations (Panel C1)
Local groups of people with disabilities / Groups of people with disabilities part of larger organisation (Panel C2)
Associate Members - non voting (Panel D)

N.B: Groups/Organisations - Please enclose description of activities and a copy of Constitution or Memorandum and Articles of Association with your application.