Huntingtons Disease Association of Ireland

Founded in 1985, Huntingtons Disease Association of Ireland is a charity based in Dublin, Ireland working on health, medical research.

The Huntingtons Disease Association of Ireland (HDAI) is a national voluntary charity established in 1985 by members of Huntingtons disease families. It provides information, support and advocacy to people living with Huntingtons disease, people at risk of the condition, family carers, relatives and friends, and provides information to health and social care professionals. Its services include information and support, a financial wellbeing service, bereavement supports and carer support. HDAI also works to raise awareness of the condition among health and social care professionals, policy makers and the public, supports research participation and engages in advocacy for appropriate care plans and services. The association is governed by a voluntary board, is financed through statutory sector grants and donations from members and supporters, and is based at the Carmichael Centre in Dublin 7. It is registered as a charitable company with the Charities Regulatory Authority.