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World Down Syndrome Day

Why is there a gap between research and practice in SLT for people with Down syndrome?

13 Jan 2022

People who have Down syndrome have complex speech, language and communication issues and need speech and language therapy (SLT) to support them to develop the skills they need.

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New Data Survey on Covid Vaccine for People with Down syndrome

04 Jan 2022

Down Syndrome International has released data related to their ongoing survey of COVID-19 in people with Down syndrome aged 12 and older, the Trisomy 21 research society (T21RS) has shown that vaccines are safe to use in these individuals.

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Children Under 12 Vaccination Update

15 Dec 2021

Following yesterday's announcement that vaccination of children under 12 will begin soon starting with vulnerable cohorts

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Vaccination Update – December 2021

13 Dec 2021

People with Down syndrome are part of the medically vulnerable group which is currently being vaccinated.

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Mask Wearing at Primary School

01 Dec 2021

Having evaluated and considered recommendations from the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), the Government has signed off on the requirement for primary school children in third class and above to wear masks indoors and on public transport.

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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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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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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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