Employment Morning

We held a “Louth/Meath Employment Morning” on the 17th of February. Adults with Down syndrome, parents/family members & key/support workers were welcomed on the day. It took place from 10am-1pm in the D Hotel, Marsh Rd, Drogheda, Co.Louth, A92 HF5F. The morning gave us an opportunity to tell you about our Employment Programme, but also … Read more Employment Morning

Online Adult Learning Opportunities for Summer 2021

Down Syndrome Ireland Louth Meath Branch in conjunction with the LMETB are offering online Art & Crafts Classes and online Cookery Classes to our Adult members. Art & Craft Classes start  AUG 4/5TH and the Cookery Classes will be starting soon.   To book places, please contact: Mike Egan mike@downsyndrome.ie or 085 8618866.

Regional Advisory Council

The Regional Advisory Council held its first formal meeting on September 4th in Conyngham Arms hotel Slane. The newly formed Regional Advisory Council(RAC) is an independent self-advocacy group for adults with Down syndrome in the North East area. The 14 member council, consisting primarily of people from Meath and Louth but also some from Westmeath … Read more Regional Advisory Council

ADULT EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SOUGHT FOR ADULT EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME Down Syndrome Ireland’s Ability programme was launched in September 2018 and is aimed at providing further education and preparation for employment for our over 18s. The programme has been developed in conjunction with Accenture, a global management consultancy firm and with the support of funding from … Read more ADULT EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT