A bench sponsored by Newbridge Access Group and Kildare County Council .
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Accessible Seating Initiative

Accessible benches KCC funded seating in Newbridge Seating purchased by the Access Group through KCCs Community & Cultural grant in 2021 was installed at St Conleth’s Church and Military Rd and as a result matching funding from Rotary Club of Newbridge provided accessible seats at the Sports Centre and Lakeside-Highfield Dara Park area. Liz Mc […]

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CKANs Our World Toys donated to Kare

Kare Enhances Inclusive Play for Service Users with Donation of Inclusive Toys from CKAN Kare, a dedicated organisation providing community-based supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities across Kildare, Offaly, and Wicklow, continues to make a significant impact in these communities. Their services span a wide range of support programs designed to empower individuals […]

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Kildare Social Inclusion Week 2024

Kildare Social Inclusion Week 2024 Launches with Vibrant Arts and Crafts Exhibition Kildare Social Inclusion Week 2024 kicked off in style with a Community Arts and Crafts Exhibition, held at Newbridge Town Hall on Monday, September 23. The event, which celebrated the creativity of local artists and makers, was organised collaboratively by Newbridge Disability Access […]

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A group of people standing together holding Make Way Day signs
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Make Way Day Newbridge

Make Way Day is a Disability Federation Ireland (DFI) led initiative, working in collaboration with local government, the voluntary sector and the Roads Policing Unit of An Garda Síochána. Newbridge Disability Access Group support this campaign annually to highlight issues that block the way for local residents and to take note of trip hazards and […]

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Disability Awareness Cartoons and Poster

The school’s poster initiative from Newbridge Access Group was originally designed and distributed to all schools in the Newbridge area in 2004.  It is a disability awareness educational tool for teachers and children about disability. Maureen Walsh a local animator was the artist involved in creating the cartoons in both colour and black and white. […]

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