Open Door Day Centre

OPEN DOOR DAY CENTRE

Open Door cares for people with physical disabilities on a daily basis.  Open Door Day Centre is run by a Board of Trustees on a non-denominational basis.  The purpose built activity Centre is situated on the Vevay Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow and operates 5 days per week, Monday to Friday.  Open Door employs 10 care workers, a physiotherapist and an occupational therapist.  In addition there is art, pottery, woodwork and computer skills tutors.

Open Door caters for adults with varying physical disabilities as a result of stroke, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, spina bifida and road accidents amongst others.  Open Door provides a range of activities including physiotherapy, woodwork, art, ceramics, music, computers skills, gardening and photography and is a vital social outlet for members.  While based in Bray, Co. Wicklow, the catchment area covers North Wicklow and South County Dublin.  Members are transported to and from the Centre in specially adapted buses.  The Centre provides carers and their families with much needed respite and support.