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DSI meets with Ministers O’Gorman and Rabbitte

23 Apr 2021

We would like to thank Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O’Gorman and Minister of State Anne Rabbitte for a very positive…

Paudcast of Positivity

22 Apr 2021

Ten-year-old Pádraig O'Callaghan, from Knockainey in Co Limerick spreads positivity with his Paudcast.

Update On Vaccination of Cohort 4

22 Apr 2021

We would like to reassure people that vaccination of cohort 4, which includes all adults with Down syndrome, is continuing.

Advocacy organisations present at the Joint Oireachtas committee on Education

21 Apr 2021

We were invited to present at the Joint Oireachtas committee on education on Tuesday 20th April. The session focused on educational rights, particularly the EPSEN…

Understanding Behaviour and Using Behavioural Principles to Support Learning

09 Apr 2021

This webinar aims to introduce or refresh professionals' knowledge of some of the principles of behaviour.

Education Support for Branches

08 Apr 2021

A number of branches have been in contact over recent months requesting talks and in-person support for members, but due to ongoing restrictions, it will…