DownSyndromeIreland

DSI calls for IEPs to become a legal right and access to revised July Provision scheme

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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

Invitation to Join the Regional Advisory Council

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Many thanks to everyone who attended the Information Evening on the Regional Advisory Council last week. A special thanks to our guests, Eileen Dunne(former Chairperson of the National Advisory Council) and Helena Connors(Adult Advocacy Officer, DSI) who shared their experience and advice with us. We are now delighted to formally extend our: Invitation to join … Read more Invitation to Join the Regional Advisory Council

Annual General Meeting Monday April 29th Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dundalk

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The 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Louth Meath Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland will be held Next Monday, April 29th, 2019 at 8.00pm in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dundalk, Co Louth. Louth/Meath Branch Sponsorship Cards and Branch T Shirts will be available at the AGM for those of you who are kindly doing the … Read more Annual General Meeting Monday April 29th Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dundalk

ADULT EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION EVENING

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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

“…more than medical” A booklet for parents with a pre or postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome for their baby.

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To celebrate this year’s World Down Syndrome Day 2019 – Down Syndrome Ireland has launched some resources which challenge outdated ideas about Down syndrome and instead provide an insight into the realities of family life with a baby, child, teenager or adult with Down syndrome in Ireland today.    “…more than medical” was launched on … Read more “…more than medical” A booklet for parents with a pre or postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome for their baby.

If The Shoe was on the other foot

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If The Shoe was on the other foot Marking World Down Syndrome Day, this is the official release of Prosper Meath’s new powerful and thought provoking video highlighting the day to day challenges faced by people living with a disability. #WDSD19     Prosper Meath, formerly named MIDWAY, became part of the Prosper Group in … Read more If The Shoe was on the other foot

LOTS OF SOCKS

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Lots of Socks Down Syndrome Louth Meath invites everyone to wear LOTS OF SOCKS on Thursday 21st March 2019 to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) to raise awareness on World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). We want to get people talking about WDSD on 21st March. We can do this if we all wear socks…BUT NOT … Read more LOTS OF SOCKS