Four Galway Projects are to share half a million euro from the Disability Participation and Awareness Fund
The allocation is made by Rethink Ireland in partnership with the Department of Children, Disability and Equality
The Brothers of Charity Services Galway will use the money to develop a digital and accessible technology library
An Mheitheal will use the funds to develop a DIY wheelchair repair project
Galway based Fionnathan Productions supports adults with Down Syndrome in entrepreneurship and citizenship and will use the money to develop their projects
Galway Community Circus will use this money for a 'circus for everybody' project for young disabled people
The Galway groups are among 22 across Ireland to receive part of the multi-million euro investment which will run over eight months