Ataxia Foundation Ireland is the only national organisation supporting people with Ataxia in Ireland. Ataxia is a rare, progressive, degenerative, neurological condition that affects the central nervous system, with many sufferers quickly needing the use of walking aids and powerchairs.. We support over 200 + members, their families, sibling, spouses, children and friends. Ataxia can be diagnosed between the ages of 2 and 70 years depending on which type of Ataxia it is. Often parents, who are carries of the gene but unaware, have completed their families before the first child is diagnosed with Ataxia, leading to multiple sufferers in the one family.

Ataxia Foundation Ireland provide a listening ear and signpost people to the correct agencies for support. We advocate for inclusion and equality for disabled people. We provide online training and exercise classes specially designed for wheelchair users. We organise social events suitable for all our members and give training and support to family carers and friends. We are the first point of contact for those newly diagnosed and more frequently we are contacted by health care bodies for advice and information. 

We rely heavily on fundraising and donation and are very grateful for all we receive.