Social housing and disability

The purpose of the Strategic Plan for Housing People with Disability 2021-2026 is to facilitate access for people with disabilities to the appropriate range of housing supports, delivered in an integrated and sustainable manner, which promotes equality of opportunity, individual choice and independent living. 

This strategic plan has been developed by Galway County Council in partnership with stakeholders such as the HSE, Disability Service Providers and Housing service providers. The purpose of the strategic plan for Housing People with a Disability (SPHPD) is for Galway County Council to work towards meeting the identified housing needs of housing applicants with a disability in the region who: 

• are linked to a disability service provider / HSE and living in the community (with their families, carers)
• are not linked to a disability service provider / HSE and have a disability
• are transitioning from a congregated or service setting 

Galway County Council’s Strategic Plan for Housing People with a Disability 2021-2026 will inform the new National Housing Strategy for People with Disabilities (NHSPWD).