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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…

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…

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

Vaccination Update – December 2021

13 Dec 2021

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

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…

DSI Welcomes New President at Annual General Meeting 2021

19 Nov 2021

We are delighted to welcome Marian Flanagan as the new President of Down Syndrome Ireland.