Awareness and lobbying
Provision of School Places for Children with Special Educational Needs
03 Aug 2022
We welcome the recent statement from Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion Josepha Madigan announcing a significant increase in Special Education Provision in Dublin.
DSI Statement to the Oireachtas on Progressing Disabilities
26 May 2022
‘The state was failing children 51 years ago when Down Syndrome Ireland was formed, and they’re still failing them now.’
DSI to appear in front of Oireachtas on Progressing Disabilities
20 May 2022
Down Syndrome Ireland continues in its lobbying of Government on the substantial issues being faced by children with Down syndrome in accessing vital services.
Parent appears in front of Oireachtas to discuss Carers Allowance
20 May 2022
With thanks to Family Carers Ireland, DSI member and parent Anna Buday appeared in front of the Joint Oireachtas Committee.
Young Irish man with Down syndrome has played a key role in securing new law in England
20 May 2022
A young Irish man with Down syndrome has played a key role in securing a ground-breaking new law in England for people with Down syndrome.
Inclusion Ireland research report on Progressing Disability Services
10 Mar 2022
Inclusion Ireland has published a research report on the parent experience of Progressing Disability Services for Children and young people.
EDSA statement on protection and safety of persons with Down Syndrome in Ukraine
07 Mar 2022
Open letter to the Head of the European Institutions, European, Russian and Ukrainian Heads of State and NATO.
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.