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DSI co-signs a document on Ireland’s obligations under the UNCRPD

15 Apr 2020

Down Syndrome Ireland has co-signed a document on the rights of people with disabilities during the COVID-19 period. The statement calls on the government to adhere…

Managing emotions and behaviour while staying at home

09 Apr 2020

There is a lot of fear around at the moment, and for very understandable reasons. Often fear, anxiety and uncertainty can trigger (or amplify) behaviour…

DSI in ongoing communication with HSE

08 Apr 2020

As you may know from the communication last week regarding fever and testing, we are communicating with the HSE, and will try to ensure that…

Stay Home And Stay Safe

07 Apr 2020

Here is Dublin branch member Josh Garvey (15), sharing a wonderful message to all our members and their families at this most difficult time in all our lives.

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…

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…