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ADULT EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT

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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

‘Please don’t Leave us Behind’ education campaign launched at Leinster House

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Children with Down syndrome being ‘actively discriminated against’   Students with Down syndrome are being denied their right to an effective education due to a lack of resources and training for teachers. Down Syndrome Ireland is calling on the Government to adequately resource and roll out a national training programme for teachers in mainstream schools. … Read more ‘Please don’t Leave us Behind’ education campaign launched at Leinster House

Exciting Job Opportunities – Carlingford Adventure Centre

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**Exciting Job Opportunities**   As part of the DSI Employment Support programme, we are looking for TWO adults with Down syndrome for upcoming work in Carlingford Adventure Centre. The work will begin in March, but full training will be provided before beginning work. Possible Duties/Job Roles available include: -Catering Assistant -Hospitality & housekeeping -Admin assistant … Read more Exciting Job Opportunities – Carlingford Adventure Centre

C H R I S T M A S P A R T I E S

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We had 2 fabulous parties on Sunday 9th December 2018 for our members. The Children’s party was in the Conyngham Arms Hotel Slane Co Meath and the Teenagers and Adults Party was in The Trim Castle Hotel Co Meath. A big Thank you to both venues as they both pulled out all the stops so … Read more C H R I S T M A S P A R T I E S

Branch Website Relaunch

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Down Syndrome Ireland Louth Meath Branch has relaunched our Website www.dsilmb.ie. We launched it in conjunction with PayPal as part of their 3rd annual Charity Opportunity Hack 2018 which took place on Thursday 1st & 2nd November. The event, which took place at the Castleknock Hotel in Dublin, brought together 30 PayPal teammates to create and … Read more Branch Website Relaunch

L A T C H-O N G R A D U A T I O N

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Congratulations to 5 hardworking students who completed a 2 year Latch On programme in Drogheda run by Down Syndrome Ireland Louth/Meath Branch. Our graduates were: Conor Byrne Jason McGivern Conor O’Dowd Leonie Sarsfield Barry Smith The graduation celebration for the students was held in the Westcourt Hotel in Drogheda on Thursday 22nd November 2018 with … Read more L A T C H-O N G R A D U A T I O N