We would like to welcome you to the website of Down Syndrome Ireland Louth Meath Branch.
Down Syndrome Ireland LouthMeath Branch provides support and information to over 350 families with a family member with Down syndrome in the counties of Louth & Meath. Down Syndrome Ireland LouthMeath Branch is run on a voluntary basis by parents of children with Down syndrome with the aid of a part time Administrator. DS Louth / Meath believes in supporting families to ensure the best quality of life possible for our members with Down syndrome. We work together, united in our aim to achieve respect, acceptance and equality within society for our members with Down syndrome.
The aim of the Louth/Meath Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland is to support people with Down syndrome and their families in the counties of Louth and Meath.
🎓 Louth Meath Day Opportunities – School Leavers Information Day 🎓
Are you a school leaver or family looking for information about day opportunities and supports in Louth & Meath?
📅 Wednesday 21st October
⏰ 10am–2pm
📍 City North Hotel, Gormanstown, K32 W562
Come along to find out more about the opportunities and supports available to school leavers in the local area.
📧 For more information: disabilitydayservices.northeast@hse.ie
Please share with anyone who may find this information useful! 💙
#LouthMeath #SchoolLeavers #DayOpportunities #InformationDay #DownSyndromeIreland
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💙💛 October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! 💛💙
Meet Leo Flanagan. Leo is from Summerhill! 🥰
Almost 7 years old, Leo loves getting out and about and keeping active. He enjoys horse riding, his All Stars class and swimming! 🐴🏊♂️
Leo attends Dangan NS with his sister and absolutely loves school — he can’t wait to get there every morning! 💙💛
Keep shining, Leo! 🌟
Once again, we’d love to celebrate our amazing Louth Meath members by featuring someone each day throughout October — and if we get lots of submissions, we’ll feature more than one! 😊
📸 Send us a photo, video or short story that shows what makes your loved one special.
🎂 October birthday? Let us know, and we’ll celebrate with you!
🎥 Older members are also welcome to share their own story on video.
📧 Send submissions to info@louthmeath.downsyndrome.ie
Let’s fill October with celebration, positivity and smiles! 💙💛
Down Syndrome Ireland @downsyndromeireland
#DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #DownSyndromeIreland #LouthMeath #CelebrateAbility
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💙 Parents Plus Special Needs Programme 💙
Are you a parent or carer of an older child (11+) or young adult with additional support needs?
The Parents Plus Special Needs Programme is a supportive programme designed to help parents and carers navigate the challenges and opportunities of raising a young person with additional support needs.
👩👦 The programme is facilitated by trained facilitators who are also parents themselves and understand the experiences of families.
🎥 Meet our facilitators
Hear from Brenda about the programme:
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And hear from Shanika:
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💚 There is no cost to participate.
The programme may be offered in person, online or in a blended format, depending on the preferences of participants.
You can also hear directly from parents who have taken part and learn about what the programme has meant to their families:
vimeo.com/1006266908
📱 Interested in taking part or have a question?
Contact Mike Egan:
📞 085 861 8866 (call/text/WhatsApp)
📧 mike@downsyndrome.ie
Please feel free to share this post with any parent or carer who may find it helpful. 💙
#parentsplus #specialneeds #additionalneeds #ParentSupport #downsyndromeireland #FamiliesSupportingFamilies
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