Welcome

to Down Syndrome Dublin

We are here to help promote the interest of people/families/carers with Down Syndrome in the Dublin area. We hope that our site can help with advice and be a reference of support to you.

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Entitlements

People, parents, carers and guardians of people living with a disability are entitled to some level of assistance from the Irish State.The qualifying rules are different for each entitlement; some are means tested other are not. We have attempted to provide links to the relevant document and application forms (where available). If you know of an entitlement we have omitted or an inaccuracy please contact us.

The main categories are listed on the sub-menus under Entitlements on the menu on the left.

Monetary Allowances
These are the allowances
Tax Allowances
Medical
Leave
Transport
Education

Additional Information

Patrons

Down Syndrome Dublin is delighted to announce the support of Barista’s Cafe - our very first Patron!

The exquisite Barista’s Cafe runs a series of delightful Jewellery and Art Exhibitions, and 20% of the proceeds on the launch night go to our Dublin and Wicklow Branches. Our Thanks go to the owner, Hettie Black.