Campaigns

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.

Don’t Talk Down to Me!

27 Jul 2021

60ft Mural Featuring Amanda Butler with Down syndrome is unveiled in Dublin City Centre

DSI and City of Dublin ETB announce partnership to offer further education courses

20 Jul 2021

We are delighted to announce a partnership with the City of Dublin ETB to offer further education courses for adults with Down syndrome.

Stay Home And Stay Safe

07 Apr 2020

Here is Dublin branch member Josh Garvey (15), sharing a wonderful message to all our members and their families at this most difficult time in all our lives.

Big Life Fix – Josh Garvey

25 Mar 2020

15-year-old Josh Garvey a member of our Dublin branch from Rathfarnham is non-verbal and uses a tablet to speak - but it's heavy, the volume is low, and it's full of distractions.

Covid-19 and Down syndrome

16 Mar 2020

Serving up Happiness

11 Mar 2020

This is Chloe Mc Evoy, she is one of our Ability Programme graduates working in the busy bar and restaurant trade.

Coronavirus resource

06 Mar 2020

We have developed an easy-read guide to help adults with Down syndrome understand the Coronavirus.

Listen to Amy and Fintan on The Last Word

03 Mar 2020

We are delighted to share this wonderful interview from Today FM's The Last Word with Matt Cooper - featuring two of our fantastic branch members.

Conor Byrne – You Will Achieve

25 Feb 2020

We love hearing from our Ability Programme graduates and sharing a glimpse into their working lives - Like Conor Byrne's Ability story.