Mary Doherty

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Mary Doherty is a mother of three, Megan (11), Aaron (9) and Caitlin (7). Mary became involved with Down Syndrome Ireland in 2013 when Aaron was due to start school. She was central to the resource allocation for all children with Down syndrome campaign in 2013 along with a number of parents around the country working with DSI. Voted as President by our membership in June 2013, Mary is now enjoying her fifth year as President. She has been involved with all DSI’s campaigns to ensure that all people with Down syndrome are recognised as equal Irish citizens and afforded every opportunity to reach their full potential. Campaigns included resource hours, medical cards, speech and language therapy, employment, ratification of the UNCRPD, personalised budgets as … Read More

Mary Doherty - President - Louth/Meath Branch

President - Louth/Meath Branch

Mary Doherty is a mother of three, Megan (11), Aaron (9) and Caitlin (7). Mary became involved with Down Syndrome Ireland in 2013 when Aaron was due to start school. She was central to the resource allocation for all children with Down syndrome campaign in 2013 along with a number of parents around the country working with DSI. Voted as President by our membership in June 2013, Mary is now enjoying her fifth year as President. She has been involved with all DSI’s campaigns to ensure that all people with Down syndrome are recognised as equal Irish citizens and afforded every opportunity to reach their full potential. Campaigns included resource hours, medical cards, speech and language therapy, employment, ratification of the UNCRPD, personalised budgets as well as the strategic plan for the future of the organisation.