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HSE Covid-19 Public Information Booklet

News / 02 Apr 2020

The Covid-19 Public Information Booklet (Easy Read) has just been released online by the HSE, it features commonly asked questions about the virus - how…

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Update from HSE regarding new Covid 19 testing requirements

News / 26 Mar 2020

We are aware of families’ concerns about the current testing guidelines for Covid 19 and how they may impact on people with Down syndrome.

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Covid-19 and Down syndrome

News / 16 Mar 2020
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Coronavirus resource

News / 06 Mar 2020

We have developed an easy-read guide to help adults with Down syndrome understand the Coronavirus.

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Remote Creative Health Programme

20 Oct 2020

Helium Arts are running a 5-week series of home-based creative activates delivered through creative collaboration, step-by-step booklets, fun art packs in the post, and online family…

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DSI meets with Minister for Higher Education

16 Oct 2020

We were delighted to meet the Minister for Higher Education, Innovation and Science Simon Harris to discuss DSI’s adult education and training courses.

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Budget 2021 – Down Syndrome Ireland broadly welcomes increased funding for disability supports

13 Oct 2020

Down Syndrome Ireland broadly welcomes the increased funding for disability supports announced in today’s Budget but says it is keen to see how this funding…

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Registration now open for Charlie Curran Memorial Run 2021

13 Oct 2020

We are thrilled to announce that registration for the 2021 Charlie Curran Memorial Run, for which DSI is one of two beneficiaries, is NOW OPEN.

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DSI’s Pre-Budget Submission 2021

09 Oct 2020

Did you know that Ireland – even before this awful pandemic -  is currently the worst country in western Europe to have a disability?

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Educational supports upon return to school 2020

06 Oct 2020

We have collaborated with Asiam and Inclusion Ireland to develop a survey that gathers information about your child's experiences with SEN support since returning to school…

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