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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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HSE Health Passport

03 Apr 2020

Health passports are very important for people with disabilities, especially people with communications difficulties. A health passport allows health professionals to treat the person and…

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HSE Covid-19 Public Information Booklet

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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Tony The Turtle Stays at Home

31 Mar 2020

Thank you to Valerie Sheehan creator of the Tony the Turtle book series - Valerie has shared with us a free download to help parents…

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Update from HSE regarding new Covid 19 testing requirements

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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Big Life Fix – Josh Garvey

25 Mar 2020

15-year-old Josh Garvey a member of our Dublin branch from Rathfarnham is non-verbal and uses a tablet to speak - but it's heavy, the volume…

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Communication Development Activities

24 Mar 2020

Dear Parents - Please find some activities that you can use at home to promote your baby/toddler/child’s communication development.

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