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

Featured Campaign

Down Syndrome Ireland members outline urgent issues with Progressing Disabilities

25 Feb 2022

There is nowhere in the country where children are getting ready access to all of the therapies they need to support them to reach their potential.

Featured Campaign

General Election 2020 – here is Down Syndrome Ireland’s election manifesto

17 Jan 2020

Election 2020 will take place on February 8th. We will go to the polls to cast our votes and determine the make-up of Ireland’s next Government.

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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Campaign and Lobbying News

Report by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters

06 Apr 2023 / News

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Together our voices are stronger. Help us make a difference and sign our petition calling on the Government to increase SLT access for children and adults with Down syndrome.

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