Ahead of the General Election on November 29, Conor O'Donnell, treasurer of the NAC teamed up with the Electoral Commission to share information on how to vote. Watch below.
Down Syndrome Ireland
Individual and Family Services
Down Syndrome Ireland offers information, practical help and support. Most of all, we are a community.
About us
Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) is dedicated to being the primary source of information and support to people with Down syndrome, their families and the professional community, working towards an improved quality of life for our members along with a respect and acceptance of people with Down syndrome as valued members of Irish Society. Down Syndrome Ireland provides a nationally recognised voice for people with Down syndrome and their families. DSI provides information and advice, influences policy, raises public awareness and works towards the improvement of education and services for children and adults with Down syndrome. You can donate to our work here: https://downsyndrome.ie/donate/
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https://linktr.ee/downsyndromeireland
External link for Down Syndrome Ireland
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- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Dublin
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1971
- Specialties
- Down Syndrome, Education, Early Intervention, Intellectual Disability, Counselling and support, and Adult Literacy Programmes
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Western Parkway Business Park,
Ballymount Drive,
Dublin, D12HP70, IE
Employees at Down Syndrome Ireland
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Tiffany Moore
Leitrim Branch Administrator at Down Syndrome Ireland 20+ Years in Customer Service | 14 Years in Healthcare Sector | Published Writer & Artist
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Garry Doyle
Managing Director of Johnston Retail Services
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Nicola Hart
National Research and Support Specialist. Down Syndrome Ireland.
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Robbie Donnelly
Branch Administrator at Offaly Down Syndrome Association
Updates
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QQI Level 2 in Arts Based Pathway to Work Recruiting NOW for November! Offered on a Part-Time Basis in Castlebar Adult Education and Training Centre For further information contact: Sorcha Moran, Adult Literacy Organiser - Adult Education & Training Centre Castlebar. Email: SorchaMoran@msletb.ie
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GENERAL ELECTION WEBINAR THIS EVENING A webinar on the upcoming General Election is taking place via zoom today, Monday November 18th at 7pm. NAC Treasurer Conor O'Donnell, DSI's Sinéad Flynn, and CEO of the Electoral Commission Art O'Leary will be speaking on this webinar. The webinar will give members an understanding of what the General Election is, how to vote and how to get the most accurate information on candidates. Register below: https://lnkd.in/dx5-8Y_s
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Meet Emmett! Emmett is in 6th class, from the Kildare branch, and is a big fan of The Grinch. Emmett loves “spending time together” over Christmas “watching movies, baking, and eating”. 🎄 Emmett started attending the Early Development Group in the Kildare branch at 6 months. Help kids like Emmett get the therapies they need by wearing a Christmas Jumper this December for Down Syndrome Ireland! Support our fundraiser by registering here: https://lnkd.in/eXUfXJ9y
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“Martha, alone, has changed the face, future and culture of Penneys Waterford forever." Martha is a 21-year-old who works in Penneys in Waterford and she is a member of the Waterford South Kilkenny branch. “I look forward to going into work every week and I love the fashion and make up.” Emma works in Penneys with Martha and has told us about the major impact Martha has made in her time working at the shop. “One day, in the fitting rooms there was a mother who had her newborn baby in a pram. This lady was crying. When asked if she was okay, she said they were happy tears as her baby had Down syndrome and she can see her future here looking at Martha and how amazing she is doing." To hear more about Martha, click here: https://lnkd.in/esKgHczm
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General Election Manifesto Down Syndrome Ireland is dedicated to supporting people of all ages in Ireland with Down syndrome. There are a number of key issues that are affecting our members' health, development, rights and everyday lives. We call on those running in the General Election to prioritise people with Down syndrome and their needs. Please feel free to share these priorities with your local candidates.
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A HUGE thank you to Woodie's for raising a whopping €563,134 split between Down Syndrome Ireland, Childline, Autism Assisted Dogs Ireland, and Childrens Health Foundation Ireland. For more, read our news story in the comments below!
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With the date of the General Election officially announced for November 29th, adults with Down syndrome are entitled to vote so it is important to register if you have not voted before. Check out the Easy Read documents on how to register and about the general election below.
🗳️The General Election will take place on Friday 29th of November. It is your right to vote. If you don’t vote, then you don’t have a say in who the TDs are. That means you don’t have a say in healthcare, social welfare, the law, education, employment and many more areas. On the 29th of November choose someone who you think will work hard on your behalf. If you or someone you support would like to know more about how to vote you can access our Easy to Read Guide to Voting on our website here: https://lnkd.in/evrNdqx7
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“Sharon Horgan is really amazing to work with – she is really funny, and she helped me with my lines.” Member of the Kildare Branch and NAC, Conor O’Donnell, is starring in the upcoming second season of the incredibly popular series, Bad Sisters. The actor, who plays Michael in the dark comedy, has shared his experience of working with the talented cast on the hit show. Though the 21-year-old admits he can't reveal much about season two due to an NDA, he was happy to share inside secrets from behind the scenes. “I was over 18 for the filming of series two, so I got to hang out more with the adult actors in the green room. They were really inclusive, and I had a great laugh travelling to and from the set with them!” Catch Conor on Bad Sisters on Apple TV+ on November 13th.
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Down Syndrome Irelands Christmas Jumper Day is back and taking place on Thursday 12th December – and we need your support! Whether it’s a coffee morning in the office, at home, in school or college, invite others to wear their most colourful Christmas jumper or festive frock when they attend and make a small donation to support your Down syndrome community. To register, click the link in the comments below!
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