The new Disability Services Unit in Virginia was opened on Monday 12th July 2004. This Unit will cater for the needs of 10-12 service-users with a moderate to severe intellectual disability from the local catchment area.

Up to now Day Activation Services have been provided centrally in Rathcorrick in Cavan Town. This new development in Virginia is the beginning of a process of providing locally based day services for people with a learning disability in Co. Cavan. As service-users are from the surrounding area, it results in less time being spent traveling to and from their Day Service in addition Client numbers are smaller, therefore the staff to client ratio enables more attention to be given to their individual needs.

A varied Day Care Programme is delivered in Virginia Health Care Centre for individuals with an intellectual disability including:

• Computer Skills Training
• Cookery
• Independent Living
• Arts & Crafts
• Music Therapy
• Music & Movement
• Swimming
• 10 pin bowling
• Personal Hygiene Programmes
• Numeracy & Literacy
• Contract Cleaning

Service-users are encouraged to reach the best of their ability in a safe, non-judgemental environment. Virginia day service also fosters an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.