Open Door is a Day Centre providing a range of activities for adults with physical disabilities in North Wicklow and South County Dublin.
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Cause
Open Door is an activity centre and important social outlet for adults with physical and sensory disabilities. Activities include physiotherapy, art, ceramics, woodwork, music and computers. Open Door also provides carers and families with a much needed break. Open Door is partially funded by the HSE but there is an annual deficit of approximately €120,000 per annum which our Fundraising team endeavours to meet through fundraising events, help from the public, the business community and grants.
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Open Door provides members with a vital social outlet and also the opportunity to learn new skills in computers, art, woodwork, music and ceramics. Open Door Day Centre also provides carers and their families with a well deserved break during the week.
Projects
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We plan to automate the internal doors in the Centre. This will make access to each of the activities easier for members with mobility issues.
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Many different woodwork projects are being undertaken. It is on every Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday and the Woodwork tutor guides individuals and groups on a wide range of projects. The Woodwork group works on many different projects from furniture making to restoration work.
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We will continue to provide members with regular physiotherapy sessions on a maintenace basis. Excercises are specifically tailored to suit the individual and are vital for the physical well being of members. Physiotherapy is a costly activity and funds must be raised each year to support this vital service. Approximately €23,000 per annum must be found through donations, fundraising events and sponsorship.