Down Syndrome Ireland - Louth / Meath Branch
Down Syndrome Ireland – Louth / Meath Branch
There was great excitement at the Tons of Fun Tots playgroup during its last session when a certain someone in a familiar red suit paid an unexpected visit to some of the youngest members of the DSI Louth Meath Branch. We had a room full of excited boys and girls, all dressed up for Christmas, … Read more Tons of Fun Tots welcomes an unexpected guest …
Down Syndrome Ireland are delighted to launch vital new resources for parents and teachers of children with Down syndrome in a variety of educational settings. Our Supporting students with Down syndrome in post primary school booklet provides educators and parents alike with information and advise on how to help students with Down syndrome thrive in mainstream education … Read more DSI Launches New Education Booklets
It has been announced that the Government will be extending the CCSP scheme until August 2021. The Department of Children and Youth Affairs has confirmed that anyone registered at the close of the current registration window (October 25th) will be allowed to roll over into the following year. The Government is also extending the maximum … Read more CCSP Scheme update
The Navan Social Skills group is starting back on October 3rd and we are looking for more members to attend. Time : Thursdays 5-6pm Facilitator : Fiona Weldon Age Group : 8-12 yrs Start back : October 3rd Please contact Paula on 087 6942830 or email mcpd@eircom.net for more details.
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
Down Syndrome Ireland have organised Education Conferences for 2019/2020. “Managing Behaviour & Transitions for the Student with Down Syndrome” “Supporting the Child with Down Syndrome in Mainstream Primary School” Please note: early booking is essential as, due to the high costs involved, the conferences will only go ahead if sufficient numbers are booked. Each … Read more Education Conference 2019/2020
See & Learn Training Conyngham Arms Hotel Slane 26th August or 30th September 6 – 9 pm Down Syndrome Ireland are rolling out See and Learn training to parents of children aged between 2 and 5 years (early years and preschool). DSI are investing in rolling out See and Learn with funds raised through our HB … Read more See & Learn Training
Message from Gary Owens, CEO, Down Syndrome Ireland DSI calls for IEPs to become a legal right and access to revised July Provision scheme during meeting with Minister for Education Joe McHugh Dear Member, We hope this email finds you well. As you may be aware, we met with the Minister for Education and Skills … Read more DSI calls for IEPs to become a legal right and access to revised July Provision scheme
Reminder: Wednesday 3rd April @ 7pm. Hi All Aoife Gaffney, National Employment & Projects Officer and Rosalind Walsh, Adult Education Officer from Head Office are visiting the Branch. They will visit on Wednesday 3rd April @ 7pm in the Conyngham Arms Hotel Slane to give a talk to interested members. They will present on the entire Ability Programme … Read more ADULT EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION EVENING