
Welcome To Blanchardstown C.I.L.
Part of a Nationwide group of disability organisations with the Disability Federation of Ireland.
What Is Independent Living
“Independent Living is about having the freedom to have the same choices that everyone else has in housing, transportation, education and employment. Independent living is about choosing what aspects of social, economic and political life people want to participate in.Independent living is about having control over your life, to have a family, to get a job, to participate socially and to realise your goals and dreams.“
Options, Rights, Empowerment, Independent.
BCIL is a not for profit company
For many disabled people, Independent Living can best be achieved by the employment of Personal Assistants.
Independent Living is not just about daily living. It is about self-determination, control, choice and the real freedom to make decisions Independent.
Blanchardstown CIL is part of a nationwide group of disability organisations of Ireland
Our Top Services

Connect Car
We transfer people with disabilities to appointments.

Home Support
We provide a home support to local people with disabilities.

Radio Show
We will be happy to see you, as guest in our show.

Community Garden
We would like to welcome you to our community garden.

CALL TO ACTION
Please give what you can and help people in need in your community.
Latest news
- Research, Resilience and Real Support: The MND Story in Ireland — Naomi Fitzgibbon
“There are nearly 490 people living with MND in Ireland — and every one of them deserves support.” On Disability Matters, John Comiskey spoke with… Read more: <strong>Research, Resilience and Real Support: The MND Story in Ireland — Naomi Fitzgibbon</strong> - Little Warriors, Big Hearts — Sean Brennan of Bikers Ride Out for Prems
“We call them little warriors — because from the moment they’re born, they’re fighting.” On Disability Matters, John Comiskey spoke with Sean Brennan, founder of… Read more: <strong>Little Warriors, Big Hearts — Sean Brennan of Bikers Ride Out for Prems</strong> - Empowerment, Education and Employment — Ciara Heffernan of Rehab Group
“Independence looks different for everyone — our role is to support each person’s own definition of it.” On Disability Matters, John Comiskey spoke with Ciara… Read more: <strong>Empowerment, Education and Employment — Ciara Heffernan of Rehab Group</strong> - Community, Resilience and Showing Up — Jessi Abbey, BCIL
On Disability Matters, Kirsten Ampeloquio spoke with Jessi Abbey Information Officer at Blanchardstown Centre for Independent Living (BCIL), about her journey into the organisation, her… Read more: <strong>Community, Resilience and Showing Up — Jessi Abbey, BCIL</strong> - Connecting Communities Through Volunteering: Ruth Bannon from Fingal Volunteer Centre
On a recent episode of Disability Matters on Phoenix FM, host John Comiskey spoke with Ruth Bannon, Outreach and Community Volunteer Officer with Fingal Volunteer… Read more: <strong>Connecting Communities Through Volunteering: Ruth Bannon from Fingal Volunteer Centre</strong>
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