THE ANNE SULLIVAN FOUNDATION FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE DEAFBLIND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

The Anne Sullivan Foundation for People Who Are Deafblind Company Limited by Guarantee runs the Anne Sullivan Centre, a national specialist organisation dedicated to supporting individuals who are deaf‑blind and their families. Through a blend of advocacy, personalised programmes and community‑based activities, the Centre works to enable adults who are deaf‑blind to lead meaningful, active and fulfilling lives.

Key services include one‑to‑one development support tailored to each person’s needs and preferences, a range of planned group activities, and specialist training for professionals – such as the EPV‑approved summer course for teachers in deaf‑blindness. The Foundation also fosters peer‑to‑peer learning and public awareness, exemplified by its real‑life experience stories, collaborative hackathons with University College Dublin, and initiatives like the “Just See Me” book project that promotes inclusion in schools.

By bringing together deaf‑blind individuals, families, researchers and policymakers, the Anne Sullivan Centre not only provides direct support but also champions the recognition of deaf‑blindness as a distinct disability, influencing national policy and driving innovative solutions for the community.