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DSI meets with Minister Humphreys

13 Dec 2019

We were delighted to meet the Minister for Business, Enterprise, and Innovation and Cavan-Monaghan TD Heather Humphreys and representatives from the Department of Health to…

DSI, Arthritis Ireland and iCAN discuss raising awareness on inflammatory arthritis in children with Down syndrome

11 Dec 2019

Down Syndrome Associated Arthritis (DA) affects one in 50 children with Down syndrome according to research undertaken by clinicians at the National Centre for Paediatric…

A Wonderful Time At The First DSI Jingle and Mingle

09 Dec 2019

Our thanks to all of the guests that helped make the first-ever, Jingle and Mingle Christmas Party event so very special. The bespoke Christmas lunch…

Second Action Plan of the Comprehensive Employment Strategy for Persons with Disabilities Published

03 Dec 2019

Minister of State for Disability Issues, Finian McGrath T.D., publishes the Second Action Plan of the Comprehensive Employment Strategy for Persons with Disabilities.

Kildare branch opens new horticultural project

26 Nov 2019

Congratulations to our Kildare branch, they recently opened An Garraí Beag which is a new horticultural initiative for Kildare members to participate part in.

Mum Marie talks about early intervention on Virgin Media’s Ireland AM

21 Nov 2019

The Government needs to invest in vital early intervention services and therapists for babies and children with Down syndrome. Mum Marie from Kildare appeared on…