“I could have ended up being a crisis case, but now I don’t have to worry.”
Sarah Jane, speaking about independent living. See Sarah Jane’s story.
“It worked for me, why can’t it work for anyone else.”
John, speaking about independent living. See John’s story.
“I think it was actually the happiest day of my life, having a place to call my own.”
Susan, speaking about independent living. See Susans’s story.
Start your journey towards independent living
This website is a tool for you to find the information on housing and supports you need to access independent living.
Renting a home in Ireland offers many options to suit different preferences and lifestyles. This guide will take you through the key aspects of each option.
Discover the different options available to you, whether you’re thinking about buying an existing house or apartment, looking at the potential of purchasing a vacant site, or starting on the task of building your own home. Our easy-to-read sections will guide you through the essentials of each choice, offering valuable insights and practical tips to help you make decisions.
Discover how your home can be adapted to better suit your needs. Find out the supports, grants and advice available if you need to make any modifications to your home.
Find out more about the HSE’s broad range of health and social care services across Ireland. Some services are provided by the HSE, some are provided by voluntary organisations and charities, especially in the disability sector, but also in other sectors.
Find out more about housing and disability policy and legislation in Ireland. This is an overview of the laws, regulations, government strategies, and international conventions that shape the rights and opportunities for disabled people in accessing suitable housing.