Ataxia Foundation Ireland

We support people in Ireland with an Ataxia. Most of our trustees have an Ataxia.

We advocate strongly on disability issues, Ataxia knows no borders and effects most parts of the body while the intellect is unaffected, with the nature of  Ataxia, we experience many different effects and types of disabilities over time, not just one, in the genetic form it is a rare, progressive, degenerative, neurological condition.

Ataxia is the umbrella term for a group of neurological disorders affecting the nervous system. 

This can lead to damage of the cerebellum -  the part of the brain that is responsible for coordinating movement and may result in difficulties with speech, eye movement, hearing and dexterity. We are the only national organisation that supports people with all types of ataxias. We strive to enhance the quality of life for every person living with an ataxia and their families.

We are acutely aware of the problems  affecting the day-to-day lives of people with ataxia and we understand the emotional impact a diagnosis can have.

Ataxia can be either genetic or aquired.

Ataxia is the umbrella term for a group of neurological disorders affecting the nervous system. 

This can lead to damage of the cerebellum -  the part of the brain that is responsible for coordinating movement and may result in difficulties with speech, eye movement, hearing and dexterity. We are the only national organisation that supports people with all types of ataxias. We strive to enhance the quality of life for every person living with an ataxia and their families.

We are acutely aware of the problems  affecting the day-to-day lives of people with ataxia and we understand the emotional impact a diagnosis can have.

Ataxia can be either genetic or aquired.

Ataxia is the umbrella term for a group of neurological disorders affecting the nervous system. 

This can lead to damage of the cerebellum -  the part of the brain that is responsible for coordinating movement and may result in difficulties with speech, eye movement, hearing and dexterity. We are the only national organisation that supports people with all types of ataxias. We strive to enhance the quality of life for every person living with an ataxia and their families.

We are acutely aware of the problems  affecting the day-to-day lives of people with ataxia and we understand the emotional impact a diagnosis can have.

Ataxia can be either genetic or aquired.