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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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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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Government announcement on phased return to school for students with special educational needs welcomed

15 Jan 2021

Yesterday, the Government announced its commitment to a return to school for children in special schools and primary school special classes, as well as some…

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Preschool & Primary School Series Webinars

15 Jan 2021

Our Cork branch has developed a set of webinars specifically for those supporting a child with Down syndrome in their early years setting.

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Disability and Family Carer groups welcome Government announcement on phased return to school

14 Jan 2021

Announcement will come as a huge relief to children with SEN and their families

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Disability and Family Carer groups welcome Fórsa announcement on resumption of in-school services on a phased basis

13 Jan 2021

Announcement is positive signal – but remaining hurdles must be cleared urgently.

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Zooms Resume – Updates and Changes

12 Jan 2021

DSI’s Zooms will return next week featuring our Early Years Specialist, Olive Buckeridge.

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Disability and Family Carer groups welcome commitment to prioritise re-opening of schools for students with special educational needs

11 Jan 2021

Commitments must now be matched by urgent delivery, say representative organisations.

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