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Louth Meath branch member Tomás is passionate about sports. This amazing young man attends Prosper Meath day services in Navan and as part of his PCP goal, he decided to mix his love of sports with course work and proposed interviewing local sports stars.
We were very excited to host this year’s festive and fun Christmas Art Competition to celebrate the artistic talent of our members and we would like to thank all of those who entered a picture depicting What Christmas Means To Me – we have been so impressed with your talent!
Did you know that Ireland – even before this awful pandemic - is currently the worst country in western Europe to have a disability?
You may remember hearing about Philip Walsh, a member of our Dublin branch, who celebrated his 27th birthday in May this year - a birthday he'll never forget.
Down Syndrome Ireland believes access to Further Education should be widespread and that students should have more choices after they leave secondary school.
Congratulations to Louth Meath branch member Conor O'Dowd - he has just recently been shortlisted in the UK based, Down's Syndrome Association’s ‘My Perspective’ competition.
In the current crisis, many people are using screens more, both for learning and for entertainment, so it’s very important to be aware of eye health. With optometrists reopening shortly, now might be a good time to consider whether your family member with Down syndrome is due for an eye test.
There is a lot of fear around at the moment, and for very understandable reasons. Often fear, anxiety and uncertainty can trigger (or amplify) behaviour problems.
Health passports are very important for people with disabilities, especially people with communications difficulties. A health passport allows health professionals to treat the person and cater for their individual needs.
We are aware of families’ concerns about the current testing guidelines for Covid 19 and how they may impact on people with Down syndrome.
