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
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 […]
Dublin and Cork Advocacy Working Group Meetings
May 9, 2019
Dates have been set for the next Anne Sullivan Foundation (ASF) Advocacy Working Groups. The Dublin Advocacy Working Group will meet on Wednesday 22nd May 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 contact Louise Martin before Thursday 16th […]
Cork Advocacy Working Group Meeting
March 12, 2019
The Cork Advocacy Working Group will meet on Wednesday 20th March in the Cork Deaf Association Offices on MacCurtain Street, Cork city. The main meeting will run from 11am to 12 noon. This will be followed by a special Movement for Wellbeing Workshop with Laura Dowdall from 12 to 1pm. This is suitable for all participants at all levels of […]
Upcoming Advocacy Working Group Meetings
February 14, 2019
Dates have been set for the next Anne Sullivan Foundation (ASF) Advocacy Working Groups. The Dublin Advocacy Working Group will meet on Wednesday 20th February from 11am-1pm at the Anne Sullivan Centre, Silverpines, Brewery Road, Co Dublin. This will be followed by a technology workshop with Cearbhall O’Meadhra which will run until 2.30pm. You are invited to bring […]
VIBOXO SoundSenses for Musical Education, Entertainment and Therapy
January 21, 2019
Orla O’Sullivan is a member of the Anne Sullivan Foundation Advocacy Working Group in Cork who advocate for the wider community of people who are deafblind in Ireland. Orla is developing VIBOXO SoundSenses and is keen to get feedback from the community. Orla will demonstrate the VIBOXO SoundSenses test rig at the Anne Sullivan Centre, […]