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Announced an extension to the Personalised Budget Pilot until Q3 2023

06 Jul 2022

Minister of State with responsibility for Disability Anne Rabbitte has announced an extension to the Personalised Budget Pilot until Q3 2023.

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DSI’s Ability Online nominated for AONTAS STAR Award!

21 Dec 2021

We are delighted to announce that the our Ability Online programme has been nominated in the Adult Learning Initiatives that Support Health and Wellbeing for the AONTAS STAR Awards 2022! 

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DSI member Katie Dixon to appear on The Late Late Show tonight!

05 Nov 2021

TUNE INTO RTE’s The Late Late Show tonight to see coffee entrepreneur and DSI Clare member Katie Dixon (18) being interviewed by Ryan Tubridy.

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Would you like to study Ability Online?

23 Sep 2021

This course is free for members of Down Syndrome Ireland.

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Meitheal 21

10 Sep 2021

Here is a video showcasing the wonderful new premises of our Tipperary Branch, called Meitheal 21.

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Return of Adult Day Service

09 Sep 2021

The Minister of State with responsibility for Disability, Anne Rabbitte TD, has announced that adult day services for people with disabilities will return to full capacity by 22nd October 2021.

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Continuation of Vaccination Programme

05 Aug 2021

The vaccination programme is continuing and will be rolled out to teenagers in the coming weeks.

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Don’t Talk Down to Me!

27 Jul 2021

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

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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.

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Would You Like To Study Online?

02 Jun 2021

A summer Ability Online programme will run for five weeks in June and July 2021.

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