Recent meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.
Mission & Goals
Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland is Ireland’s National Charity, dedicated to supporting children, adults, and families impacted by Dyspraxia/DCD (Developmental Coordination Disorder) and health, education and employment services that support them. The organisation delivers a broad range of evidence-informed supports and services, underpinned by robust governance, clinical oversight, and lived experience expertise. Members play a central role in service design and delivery. Vision A society in which people with Dyspraxia/DCD are supported to live to their full potential, and where families, professionals, and service providers have the knowledge and skills to provide effective, informed support. Mission To ensure individuals with Dyspraxia/DCD and their families have access to timely, evidence-based information and supports, while equipping professionals and wider society with the knowledge required to promote understanding accessibility, and inclusion at a national level.
EU Legislative Interests
We are not targeting any EU legislative proposals or parliaments. On 23rd April 2026 we have been invited to present a research paper on the development of an evidence based adult assessment pathway in Ireland and to facilitate group discussions with other attending countries. Transparency Register Application Number 238610 On behalf of Dyspraxia DCD Ireland I will be participating in Participation in an "International Conference organized by the Dyspraxie France Dys (DFD) Association." on 24 April. I will be presenting on research carried out in Ireland titled “The Development of Adult DCD Diagnostic Pathways”. Dyspraxia DCD Ireland’s participation forms part of exchanges with EU stakeholders concerning public policy issues affecting individuals with dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder). Under Heading 9 – Main EU Legislative Proposals or Policies Targeted our participation activity relates in particular to the following EU policies and legislative frameworks: EU Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021–2030; European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882); Employment Equality Directive (Council Directive 2000/78/EC); European Education Area and inclusive education policies; European Skills Agenda including lifelong learning and skills inclusion. Broader EU initiatives on neurodiversity, disability inclusion, social participation, and equal access to education and employment. The objective of these exchanges is to raise awareness of DCD, highlight lived experience and evidence‑based needs, and contribute to the effective implementation of existing EU disability and inclusion policies. Yours sincerely, Sharon Lane CEO Dyspraxia DCD Ireland Carmichael House, 4 North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7 | M:087 6441611 sharon@dyspraxia.ie | www.dyspraxia.ie |www.facebook.com/DyspraxiaIRL Dyspraxia DCD Ireland participation in Dyspraxie France conference on 24th APhil 2026
Communication Activities
Dyspraxie DFD International Conference at the European Parluament on 24th April 2026
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
We are members of the following national representative organisations: Disability Federation of Ireland Children's Rights Alliance Mental Health Reform The Wheel
Organisation Members
Our members are all parents of children with DCD or adults with DCD or clinicians who work with people with DCD. https://www.dyspraxia.ie/membership We do not have any affiliated entities.