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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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Useful Information

Useful Web Sites

Information About Down Syndrome

#	Web Link	Hits
1	Down Syndrome Ireland Down Syndrome Ireland's goal is to help people with Down syndrome make their own futures as bright and independent as possible by providing them with education, support and friendship every step of the way.	163
2	Downs Ed The Down Syndrome Educational Trust works around the world to improve the development, education and social achievements of many thousands of people living with Down syndrome.	170
3	Special Olympics Ireland The mission of Special Olympics Ireland is "to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with a learning disability, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community."	168
4	National Disability Authority The National Disability Authority is the lead state agency on disability issues, providing independent expert advice to Government on policy and practice.	149
5	Inclusion Ireland he vision of Inclusion Ireland is that of people with an intellectual disability living and participating in their Community with equal rights as citizens to live the life of their choice to their fullest potential.	178
6	National Parents and Siblings Alliance The National Parents' and Siblings' Alliance was formed in 1998 by a group of like-minded parents and siblings of people with an intellectual disability. Our primary aim is to represent the views of the parents, siblings and other carers of people with an intellectual disability and autism	197
7	The Equality Authority The Equality Authority is an independent body set up under the Employment Equality Act 1998. It was established on 18th October 1999.	129
8	Down Syndrome Association UK We are the only organisation in the UK focusing solely on all aspects of living successfully with Down’s syndrome. Since 1970, we have grown from being a local parent support group to a national charity with over 20,000 members, a national office in Teddington Middlesex, offices in Northern Ireland and Wales and a regional development team. Despite this, the organisation is run by a total staff of only 38 (many of them part time), and a network of around 100 regional volunteer-led support groups.	132
9	Starfall This is a really great site for pre-schoolers, "the ABC...lets get ready to read section" is colourful and engaging. Theres also lots of games using letters and picutes, very useful site for printing out the alphabet and numbers.	121
10	Do 2 Learn www.do2learn.com - This is a site thats aimed and designed specifically for people with special needs. One particularly good section on picture cards called "make a schedule" well worth investigating, lots of pictures you can print out the toileting one could be useful for those starting to toilet train etc	169
11	Sen Teacher www.senteacher.org - This is a site really aimed at parents/teachers looking for material to use when teaching children with special needs, e.g. free well done certificates you can print out. Lots of materials to support the school age child.	243

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.