Adapted Rock Climbing Expression of Interest Form

Date:  Thursday 4 or Friday 5 June 

Time: 16.00 – 19.00

Location: Climbing Wall, University of Galway

Hosted by: Accessible Adventures, Enable Ireland and Mountaineering Ireland

This is a high-demand event and places are limited. Registration will close once capacity is reached. Parents must attend with the child during the session.  

Come try Rock Climbing! Rock climbing is a fun, empowering, and inclusive activity that helps build confidence, strength, and coordination. Our adapted climbing programs as part of the EACD experience village are designed to meet each child’s individual needs, using specialized equipment and supportive instruction to ensure safety and accessibility. Through climbing, children develop problem-solving skills, improve balance and mobility, and build social connections in a supportive environment. It’s a great way to encourage independence, boost self-esteem, and celebrate what every child can achieve. Come and give it a try and see if it’s something your child might enjoy.

Abbey Conferences is the Professional Conference Organiser supporting the organisation of the EACD 2026 Congress and Experience Village. 

In order to manage attendees at this event, we need to collect your contact information. By providing consent, you are allowing Abbey Conferences to store your data for up to 6 months after the event and the ability to send information via email in relation to the EACD 2026 Experience Village. Your data will only be shared with the Experience Village Zone Leaders, who will contact you regarding your booking.

Upon completion of the 6 month period, all event data shall be archived with personal information deleted. If you opt to receive future information regarding any of the events, we will pass on your details (name, email address, phone number) to the relevant local contact.

If you do not provide consent we cannot process your registration.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting eacd2026@abbeyconferences.com Upon request, all personal data will be removed from our system. If you request this before the event, your registration will be cancelled.

Please review the schedule below and indicate which session best fits your child’s age and support needs. Please note that you can only selection one session to be considered for.

Which support level is right for us?

• High Support: Significant physical assistance/specialized rigging needed (e.g., wheelchair users, spinal cord injury).
• Low Support: Uses standard/modified gear; may use a walker or need more rest.
• Sensory Friendly: A quiet environment with no music and a designated "chill-out" sensory tent.