Free Online Classes in Art and Computer Skills
The branch is very much aware that many of our adult members are missing out on learning opportunities because of the closure of services and classes due to the COVID-19 […]
DSI Launches New Education Booklets
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 […]
CCSP Scheme update
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 […]
Navan Social Skills Group returning on October 3rd
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 […]
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 […]
Education Conference 2019/2020
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” […]
DSI calls for IEPs to become a legal right and access to revised July Provision scheme
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 […]
ADULT EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION EVENING
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 […]
Family Lámh Course
We have organised 2 Family Lámh courses for our members starting on Monday 4th March and Monday 11th March. The Family Lámh Course can be attended by parents, siblings, grandparents, […]
Down Syndrome Ireland meets teachers’ union on Individual Education Plans decision
Dear Member, Wishing you a very Happy New Year from all of us here in Down Syndrome Ireland. As you may be aware, the ASTI teachers union issued an instruction […]