Muscular Dystrophy Ireland – MDI

Muscular Dystrophy Ireland (MDI) is a voluntary organization, which was established in 1972 to support families who had a member with muscular dystrophy. Since then it has grown considerably and it now has a membership of over 560 members and a network of branches throughout Ireland.

Muscular Dystrophy Ireland aims to provide information, advice and support to people with neuromuscular conditions and their families through a range of support services. Their objective is to promote through practical empowerment, independent living for people with the condition muscular dystrophy and they support those services which enable people with neuromuscular conditions to fully participate in society and to live a life of their own choosing. MDI also aims to support and fund research into neuromuscular conditions.