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Multisensory

The Delta Centre’s multi-sensory unit was opened in 1997 to provide much needed facilities for adults with profound disabilities in Carlow. It is the first of its kind in Ireland. With five rooms devoted to the sensory development of the user, it has improved the lives of all who attend each day and many other services and organisations come to use this facility during the year.

Multi-Sensory Rooms are specifically designed to enable people with disabilities to enjoy a wide range of sensory experiences, therapy, learning, relaxation and fun. The concept is to create an environment that focuses on particular senses such as feel, vision and sound.

This can be provided through tactile experiences, sound and visual effects in many combinations, and variations.

 

Programmes Offered by delta:
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Supported Employment
Adults employed throughout Co. Carlow
(Supermarkets, Hotels, Bar/ Restaurants,
Co. Council, Town Council, Retail Outlets).
Rural
delta Force
delta Catering
 Residential Programme
In Co-operation with Tintean Carlow,
Voluntary Housing Association & HSE

Eight Homes in Carlow Community
open 365 days a year
Medium support
High support
Semi independent living
One respite house
Multi Sensory Unit

First of it’s kind in Ireland
Five rooms devoted to sensory development
Available to families & other services,
by arrangement


Rehabilitative Training Programm

A three year training programme offering adults the opportunity to gain FETAC certifi cation in a range of areas from life-skills to practical work skills

We use our excellent facilities on-site including our catering unit, garden centre & woodwork unit

Designated state of the art training unit to open on our grounds in 2008

Five mature students in Adult Education Pilot project for Junior Certifi cate and Leaving Certificate

Adult Literacy and Numeracy VEC at delta

Carlow IT - Sports and Health Gain Course 12 weeks 

Student Training


VEC Adult Education Links Programme

Through Carlow VEC, the Adult Literacy and Numeracy programmes began. In 2006 a pilot project for PLC Junior Certificate in five subjects was set up by VEC. Five mature students from Delta had 3 years of extraordinary experiences, embracing life as students, achieving great success in their exams and enriching the lives of teachers and students. Delta Centre also offers a 12 week course in sports and health gain from IT Carlow.


Sonas

Services for older people with intellectual disability

Registered nationally with Dark Horse Venture

Special Medals from an Taoiseach

New project each year


Other Programmes

Community and Leisure Activities Delta Arch Club; Weekly social and leisure activity organised on a voluntary basis by Delta staff. Access to mainstream leisure facilities. Nineteen hours per week/ 11 people plus a supervisor- consisting of caretakers, bus escorts, care support staff, catering and horticulture


Staff

A dedicated and committed team of staff is very much part of the ethos at Delta Centre.

A total of 80 people are currently employed at the centre on a full and part-time basis, which includes staff at the Sensory Gardens, the garden centre, the residential units and in the area of administration, teaching and caring professions. Director of Services of the centre is Eileen Brophy, who is one of the founders of the Delta Centre and to the fore in its Operations since its inception.

Fully trained and qualified in the area of disabilities, staff at the centre give staff trainees the care, support and encouragement they need to reach their full potential.






Delta Centre, Strawhall,
Carlow, Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)59 9143527
Fax: +353 (0)59 9130280

Info@deltacentre.org
rural@deltacentre.org
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