Real Life Experiences of Deafblindness
People who are deafblind and family members who are part of The Anne Sullivan Foundation Advocacy Working Groups share their experiences of deafblindness. More.
What we do
The Anne Sullivan Centre provides a range of services for people who are deafblind across the country. We aim to support each person in their ongoing development while taking account of their individual needs and preferences. More.
Latest News
Online Deafblind Training Course
February 18, 2021
The Anne Sullivan Foundation are pleased to announce their next weekly online training course is open for registration. This course is suitable for family members or professionals working with children and adults who have combined hearing and vision impairment. Participants from outside Ireland are very welcome but should understand it will be focused on individuals […]
Job Vacancy
February 16, 2021
The Anne Sullivan Foundation are currently advertising for the position of Donor Engagement and Communications Officer. The ideal candidate will have the skills and experience required to develop and implement a fundraising strategy for the Anne Sullivan Foundation. They will also be experienced in content creation for our social media platforms on Facebook, Twitter and […]
Yarn Bombing for Deafblind Awareness
January 24, 2021
Our colleagues in Deafblind International ( DBI) have announced a global yarn bombing project for their June 2021 awareness campaign. Yarn bombing is an exciting, fun, and creative way to engage members of the deafblind community in a large scale tactile art project. Each installation around the world will be constructed by people who are deafblind, their families and loved ones, advocates, support staff/ […]
Happy New Year
December 31, 2020
The Anne Sullivan Centre would like to wish all our followers and supporters a very Happy and Hopeful New Year. 2020 has been a very difficult year for everybody due to Covid-19 including people who are deafblind. Thankfully we have gotten through it due to the huge dedication and teamwork of our skilled staff, families, volunteers, board of management and the adaptability and resilience of the people we support in our residential, day and outreach […]
Resources for Parents
April 30, 2020
There are a number of great online resources for parents for home learning and support while COVID-19 meaures are in place. Today we draw your attention to… The Irish Government’s resources: https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/parents-centre/ The Irish National Council for Special Education which provide resources about a different theme every week: https://ncse.ie/online-resources
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
April 16, 2020
As a community, as we get through this time together but apart, below are some resources which we hope you will find useful. Please remember The Anne Sullivan Foundation are also here to support you and can be contacted at (01) 289 8339 or info@annesullivan.ie . EASY TO READ DOCUMENTS The Health Service Executive (HSE) […]
News Update
March 19, 2020
All our lives are undoubtedly being affected as the current situation with COVID-19 develops. We are all having to adapt to this changing reality. Activities at the Anne Sullivan Centre have had to be curtailed, with residents being kept apart. The Advocacy Working Group meetings planned for Spring will now have to be pushed out, […]
Dublin and Cork Advocacy Working Groups 2020
December 12, 2019
Dates have been set for the next Anne Sullivan Foundation (ASF) Advocacy Working Groups for Jan 2020. The Dublin Advocacy Working Group will meet on Wednesday 8th January 2020 from 11am-1pm at the Anne Sullivan Centre, Silverpines, Brewery Road, Co Dublin. Lunch will be provided afterwards. If you’d like to be included for lunch, please […]
Dublin and Cork Advocacy Working Group Meeting
September 23, 2019
The next Dublin and Cork Advocacy Working Group Meeting will be a joint meeting held in Dublin on Thursday 24th October 2019. It is open to all people who are deafblind and their family members. However, numbers are limited and will be offered on a first come first served basis. So, please contact Louise Martin […]
NCSE and ASC brochure published
September 8, 2019
The Anne Sullivan Centre and National Council for Special Education (NCSE) are proud to have collaborated on the development of a brochure providing information to parents and guardians of children and young people who are deafblind. This publication provides assessment, early intervention and education advice aswell as useful contact details of support organisations. This publication […]