“In 2011 MDI opened its new Headquarters based in Chapelizod, Dublin. This was the realisation of a 30 year dream. We now offer our members and their family’s an accessible independent Home from Home experience when staying at our new apartments.”

Mr Joe Mooney, CEO, MDI.

A New Beginning for (MDI) Muscular Dystrophy Ireland

MDI Reception.

Irish Prime Minister Mr Enda Kenny in conversation with CEO of MDI, Mr Joe Mooney at the opening of our new facility.

MDI Head office Location.

MDI Home from Home Apartment

• Opened in June 2011• Provided 772 people from 15

countries worldwide.• 2,059 nights accommodation.

What is Muscular Dystrophy?

• Collective name for a range of neuromuscular conditions which are characterised by weakening and wasting of muscles.

• Genetic condition which can affect children & adults.

Why We Support Zero Project

The Zero Project highlights independence through accessibility for people living with disabilities.

The MDI Home from Home Apartment has been designed by people with disabilities for people with disabilities

The apartment promotes independence The apartment enables people with disabilities to access

accommodation in comfort and without having to transport their own equipment with them.

The Zero Project like MDI reflects the ethos of independence & Human Rights for people living with disabilities

MDI: What We Do

• We aim to provide information & support to people with neuromuscular conditions.

• We do this by promoting independent living

• We advocate for services to enable people with MD to fully participate in society

• We fund research into neuromuscular conditions

In 2012 the apartment achieved the Excellence Ireland Quality Association ABLE Award for Accessibility.

MDI achieved a rating of 92% which is the highest award ever achieved by any organisation in the history of the ABLE award.

The Excellence Ireland Quality Association, ABLE Award for Accessibility.

Assessed under the Irish Tourist Board Quality Assessment Framework.

Awarded a 4 star rating as self catering accommodation.

Features on the Discover Ireland International web site

Can be accessed by over 45 million users in the accessible accommodation section.

Irish Tourist Board Approved- 4 Star Accommodation.

Excellence Ireland Quality Association.

Awarded the Q Mark for Quality Management Systems.

MDI was assessed on: Leadership & Commitment. Employee Engagement. Excellent Business Systems &

Processes. Results and Outcomes.

EIQA, Q Mark for Quality Management Systems.

Interconnecting Ceiling Hoists.

Interconnecting Ceiling Hoists-In transition configuration.

Portable Manual Hoists.

A Range of Shower & Commode Chairs to suit all ages.

Mobile Shower Trolley.

Fully Accessible bathrooms & Shower rooms.

Hi-Low Electric Profile Beds (Double).

Hi-Low Electric Profile Beds(Single).

Adjustable Height Kitchen Work Top.

Emergency Call Cords.

To book your stay in the “Home from Home” Apartment -

Please phone:+353 1 6236414 or visit our website: www.mdi.ie

Guests are asked for a minimum contribution of €25 per room per night for a twin room.

There is no charge for the Personal Assistant’s room

 

How to Book Your Stay

Greeted by a member of staff at reception on arrival.

Documents are completed. Comprehensive induction on all

aspects of the apartment provided Staff remain with guests while they

settle in and become comfortable with their surroundings.

Checking into the Apartment.

“I am a wheelchair user, it is difficult for me to travel. I loved the apartment, I was absolutely invigorated by it, this apartment is awesome.I had never experienced such a resource for people with physical disabilities in either Europe or the United States.

Chad E. McCruden, Baltimore, USA

Chad E. McCruden, USA

“Thank you all for a wonderful stay,we where very impressed,and will definitely be back.This is a marvellous apartment”

Many many thanks,

The Warner Clan, Glasgow, UK 

Warner Family UK

“I am quadriplegic and I have wanted to visit Ireland for such a long time.This was the perfect choice of accommodation related to my disability, everything is designed for disabled people”

 Jean-François

France

Jean-François, France

“The Home from Home apartment itself is a testament to the people at MDI.Their passion for improving the quality of life for families like ours is incredibly humbling.It is the perfect model for how a disability support organisation should be run. With more facilities like this one the world would be a much friendlier place for people with disabilities, their families and their carers.”

The Boer family - Australia

Boer family - Australia

“We loved the many good ideas, for example buttons at foot plate height to call and instruct the elevator,A great idea, that enforces the independence of each person,We spent seven very good nights and had a fantastic weekThanks to Irish people and to MDI association”.

Shultz family - Germany

Shultz family - Germany

“Thank you so much for our lovely stay ,the accommodation is first rate and very suitable to all our requirements.It made our travels so much easier, relaxed and less stressful than normal”. Many thanks,The McLaughlin family,Donegal (Ireland)

McLaughlin Family Ireland

Thank You.Danke.Merci.

Gracias.