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Thousands of children with additional education needs ‘completely dropped’ from school re-opening agenda

18 Feb 2021

Groups waiting over a month for a meeting with Minister Foley while parents and children with additional educational needs left in the dark.

In-Person Supplementary Programme for Post Primary students

16 Feb 2021

The Department of Education & Skills acknowledges the significant impact of school closures on students with significant complex needs.

People with Down syndrome to be given vaccine priority

15 Feb 2021

As you may be aware, late last year DSI received confirmation from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee that people with Down syndrome were included in…

Adults with Down syndrome struggle with isolation and job losses as a result of Covid-19

12 Feb 2021

Down syndrome Ireland (DSI) and charity partners MACE, Ireland’s longest established convenience retailer, have launched a national fundraising campaign to support adults with Down syndrome…

EDSA-Webinar with Dr. Dennis McGuire

12 Feb 2021

Promoting strengths and adaptive resources in persons with Down syndrome.

Down Syndrome Ireland seeks urgent meeting to discuss AIM support for young children with Down syndrome

11 Feb 2021

DSI has sought an urgent meeting with Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration Roderic O’Gorman to discuss the very serious concerns parents have for their pre-schoolers…