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World Down Syndrome Day

Down Syndrome Ireland welcomes some measures in Budget 2022, but says more is needed

12 Oct 2021

Charity asks why is Government ignoring its own advice?

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New October Webinars 2021

07 Oct 2021

We have two upcoming webinars this October that will be of interest to schools, teachers, SNAs, and any other professionals working with children who have Down syndrome.

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Public Health Risk Assessments for Special Schools and Classes

29 Sep 2021

The recent announcement in relation to changes in the isolation and testing requirements for children under 12 years impacted many of our members.

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Changes in Isolation and Testing Requirements for Children under 12 years

24 Sep 2021

We are aware that the recent announcement in relation to changes in the isolation and testing requirements for children under 12 years has had impacts on many of our members.

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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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Department of Education Guidelines on the Use of Reduced School Days

20 Sep 2021

The Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, and the Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion, Josepha Madigan TD, have launched guidelines on the use of reduced school days.

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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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Covid Learning and Support Scheme (CLASS)

08 Sep 2021

A new programme called Covid Learning and Support Scheme (CLASS) is being put in place by the Department of Education to help schools mitigate the adverse impacts of Covid-19 on pupil/student learning loss and wellbeing arising from the periods of school closures in 2020 and 2021.

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New Upcoming Webinars this October and November

08 Sep 2021

We have a number of upcoming online webinars planned to support parents, teachers, and other professionals who work with children and young adults with Down syndrome.

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Report on School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health

31 Aug 2021

We recently participated in a consultation process with the Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science on School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health.

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