Down Syndrome Ireland - Louth / Meath Branch
Down Syndrome Ireland – Louth / Meath Branch
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
Down Syndrome Ireland Talent Day Football Registration Keeping fit and healthy is a fun thing to do. Refining your football skills by playing Football with peers, promises to lift the spirits and form lifetime friendships. A unique opportunity has arisen for our Irish players with Down syndrome. The Trisome Games 2020 are being held in … Read more Down Syndrome Ireland Talent Day Football Registration
The HSE is looking for up to 180 adults with a disability to participate in the Personalised Budgets Demonstration Projects over the coming two years, DSI heard at a conference around the pilot scheme this week. The closing date for expressions of interest for Phase 1 is October 16th 2019 Aisling Hunt, Personalised Budgets Project Manager, … Read more Personalised Budgets Demonstration Projects
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.
Adult Speech and Drama Classes resume on Saturday, 7th September. Classes will be held fortnightly in St Peter’s Church of Ireland Hall, Drogheda from 10.30 to 12.30. €5 per class. There are a small number of places available. For details please contact Audrey Jackson 0879581446 after 6pm Email: audrey.jackson1@gmail.com
Our weekly Keep Fit classes for members age 16 and over, are resuming this Thursday in Drogheda after our August break. Classes last one hour and cost approximately €6 per week. A small number of places are available for the coming term. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Sheelagh Mc Nally on 086 … Read more Keep Fit classes for teenagers and adults
Mental Health Survey DOWN SYNDROME LOUTH /MEATH: Young Adults/ Adults with Down Syndrome age 16 + After representation from our members we wish to conduct a Mental Health Survey for Young Adults / Adults with Down Syndrome age 16 + Please click on this link to complete the Survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L832FX8 Mental health and well-being are big … Read more We want your opinion: Mental Health Survey
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
Down Syndrome Ireland are looking for a young adult with Down Syndrome who is over 18 years and a Meath GAA fan to attend and work on a voluntary basis in Croke Park on Sunday 21st July 2019. This is an opportunity to showcase the ability of people with Down syndrome. The person with Down … Read more MEATH GAA FAN CROKE PARK SUNDAY 21ST JULY
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