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The Maynooth Access Group (MAG), in collaboration with CKAN.ie, is committed to enhancing accessibility for neurodiverse individuals in Kildare’s public libraries. Due to the high demand for CKAN’s sensory toy boxes, a comprehensive audit was conducted to assess their usage and effectiveness. As part of this initiative, MAG actively engaged with all 15 libraries in […]

What a way to finish up for the year! On the 6th of December 2024 we had the honour of attending the culture and diversity day at Colaiste Chiarain, Leixlip and what a wonderful event it was. Great food, beautiful costumes and a warm inclusive environment. While there we had the privilege of meeting Dr […]

Have you seen our Book?  Johnny Magory and the Mystery of the Missing Puppies. We launched this book in December 2023.  Copies went to all primary schools in Kildare.  Copies went to all libraries in Ireland. We gave out 3000 copies of the book.  The book is now gone for reprint. In May we will […]

This project was proposed by Leixlip Disability Access Group as part of County Kildare Access Network.  The carpark area and other works have taken place.  The installation of the Playground  will commence May 2025.  This will be a fantastic Playground, a very big project and it has been great to work with Kildare County Council […]

The project to update the viewing platform and make it more accessible is underway, to be carried out Q2 2025.  The need to make the viewing platform more accessible and to enable viewing for all was identified at our “Have Your Voice Heard” public meeting.  

Have you seen the new Picnic Bench at Rye River Leixlip?  Leixlip Disability Access Group worked with Kildare County Council Parks Dept to have this parkside area made accessible.         

County Kildare Access Network along with our co-sponsors Kildare County Council and Nua Healthcare, and supported by Kildare Sports Partnership, Barretstown and The Curragh Racecourse,  are delighted to announce the very first Kildare Inclusivity Festival, a free community event taking place on the 11th of May 2025, from 11am to 4pm at The Curragh Racecourse […]

Thank you for visiting the Leixlip page.  The Leixlip Disability Access Group Page will soon have our updates added.  The Page will also be updated on a continuous basis so please check in for all our up to date Leixlip and Kildare Accessibility information / events etc.

4pm – 5pm on Thursday 5th December* 2.30 – 3.30 on Friday 6th December* To celebrate Kildare Disability Week we will be holding 2 Bricks & Scripts workshops introducing children to the concept of Universal Design through play. Participations will design and build a scene from their favourite Christmas movie and write a scene for […]

The Brownie Branch Committee of Irish Girl Guides, in partnership with Maynooth Access Group (MAG), are organizing a National Disability Awareness Day for Brownies. The Our World programme is an initiative created by MAG which aims to educate children through play about disabilities, both visible and invisible, and it will be an essential part of […]

An audit of our town identified a real need for more accessible seating particularly in areas where people gather and along walking routes into town. MAG have now gifted three new age friendly / accessible benches to our community. Two benches opposite the church at the entrance to the boy’s schools and a third bench […]

Maynooth Access Group presented Maynooth GAA Club with a purple Access Matters flag and a GAA For All Communications Board and distributed copies of the County Kildare Access Network funded book “Johnny Magory and the mystery of the missing puppies”. You will see more about this fantastic book elsewhere on this website. This initiative is […]

Presentation of a buddy bench to Stepping Stones Special School for their sensory garden.

Maynooth Access Group is so proud of our intergenerational social gardening project between Maynooth senior citizens and scouts from the 8th Kildare Maynooth scout group, which is being spearheaded by our vice chair and scout leader Carmelia Jordan. Gardening projects like this provide a welcoming space to share cultural and life experience and a way […]

Since its inception, the David Mulready Memorial Cycle (formerly Maynooth Veló Abú) has had a place on the Maynooth Access Group’s calendar. Members of M.A.G. have volunteered each year the event has been held, working in many areas from registration to marshalling, food distribution, road signage and cleaning up. It has grown to be one […]

What a privilege to participate in the Inclusive Play Workshop for MU Social Justice Week 2024 with Deidre Forde, Georga Dowling and Evelyn Reilly from MU Froebel Department of Primary and Early Child Education. A great opportunity for us to introduce our collection of diverse and inclusive toys and accessories to a new cohort of […]

Shared interests in advocating for and raising awareness about persons with disabilities was the catalyst which brought these two groups together through their social media outlets. Posts by Maynooth Access Group which detailed their flagship project “Our World” caught the attention of members of Waterford Disability Network and they were very interested to learn more […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of […]

As part of an iniatative working with Naas MD Councillor and Naas Access Group, the first wheelchair accessible, Garda Community bus in Europe was unveiled. This news was reported on by the Irish Mirror newspaper.   Article Link