KARE - Founded 1967

KARE is an innovative and progressive voluntary organisation committed to providing an individualised service based on best practice to over 400 children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families throughout Counties Kildare, East Offaly and West Wicklow. KARE was founded in 1967 by a group of parents and friends of people with an intellectual disability. This led to the formation of a network of branches throughout the catchment area and these branches are still in operation supporting KARE’s activities in a variety of ways. On the 25th September 2008 KARE was awarded the prestigious title of National winner 2008 in the EFQM Recognized for Excellence, also on the night KARE also recieved the mantle as Quality and Excellence National Title Winner 2008 We in KARE see a future where : People with a learning disability are seen as equals and take part in society along with everyone else.