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Personalised Budgets for People with a Disability

20 Aug 2020

The HSE is looking for up to 180 adults with a disability to participate in the Personalised Budgets Demonstration project over a two year period. They…

Support is needed to help people with Down syndrome return to work – Aoife Gaffney

13 Aug 2020

Our Head of Employment, Aoife Gaffney discusses the current situation and possibilities for participants of our Ability Programme returning to work with the Journal.ie

DSI launches New Online Video Education Resources

11 Aug 2020

A new dedicated section of online video resources for teachers and parents has just been launched, the videos highlight a number of key points regarding the…

My Perspective – Peoples Choice Winner

07 Aug 2020

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to LouthMeath branch member Conor O'Dowd, he has been selected as the winner of the Peoples’ Choice Award for the international Down's…

Ultra-Cycling Charity Challenge

31 Jul 2020

A group of adventurers will take on the ultimate challenge of cycling a whopping 1,900 kilometers across 32 counties in Ireland in just six days…

International Guidelines for the Education of Learners with Down syndrome

30 Jul 2020

Down Syndrome International has just released guidelines designed to help develop and improve the availability and quality of education for people with Down syndrome around…