Awareness and advocacy
Down Syndrome Ireland has a long and proud history of advocating and campaigning for, and on behalf of people with Down syndrome and their families in Ireland. We strongly believe in a nation that protects and promotes the rights of people with Down syndrome and ensures their voices are heard.
Featured Campaigns
Our Campaigns
‘Please don’t leave us behind’ education campaign
31 Jan 2019 / Campaigns
Down Syndrome Ireland says children with Down syndrome being actively discriminated against during Leinster House appearances.
Person First Language
05 Mar 2018 / Campaigns
A person is much more than a label. This campaign educates people to respect the individual in the language they use.
The ‘Who am I?’ photography exhibition
20 Mar 2018 / Campaigns
Down Syndrome Ireland celebrated World Down Syndrome Day (Wednesday, March 21) by launching a unique photography exhibition aimed at challenging perceptions of Down syndrome in…
Delivery of National Disability Inclusion Strategy 2017–2022
07 Mar 2018 / Campaigns
We are pushing for the full implementation of this whole-of-government strategy to improve the lives of people with disabilities.
Secure Employment Grants for employers who will employ adults with Down syndrome
07 Mar 2018 / Campaigns
We are calling on the Government to incentivise employers to employ people with Down syndrome.
We want the Government to introduce meaningful reforms to make it financially viable for a person with a disability to take up employment
07 Mar 2018 / Campaigns
We are asking that those with Down syndrome might contribute to the economy by accessing employment without the fear of losing their benefits.
Improve the legal rights of people with Down syndrome across the lifespan
05 Mar 2018 / Campaigns
This campaign pushes for the enactment/ratification of a number of important laws which will promote and protect the rights of people with Down syndrome.
Funding for additional nurse specialists in Down syndrome across the lifespan
06 Mar 2018 / Campaigns
Down Syndrome Ireland is calling for additional resources to fund clinical nurse specialist-led clinics across Ireland for children and adults with Down syndrome.
Campaign and Lobbying News
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