Waterford Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland invites you to an Information meeting with Down Syndrome Irelands Education Consultant Patricia Griffin Date: Tuesday 30th April Time: 4.30pm Venue: Grosvenor Room Edmund Rice, Barrack St Waterford. Who can attend: Principals, Teachers, Resource Teachers and Special Needs Assistants. Patricia Griffin, Education Officer Patricia works three days each week …
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Why set up a Special Needs Trust? A well-funded Special Needs Trust improves the quality of life of your child with special needs. How do I go about funding a Special Needs Trust? There are four main options for parents who want to provide a lump sum of money in a Trust fund for their …
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Our Traces Dance Ensemble are holding a Party to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day for people with Down syndrome, their families, friends and carers. This event will include dance performances from TRACES dancers and the screening of ‘I See You See Me’ a dance film by TRACES Dance Ensemble. World Down Syndrome Day is on …
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Attention all parents of children 2 to 5 years!! Hosted by Mari Caulfield and Down Syndrome Ireland. Top speech therapist Mari Caulfield, renowned in UK, Australia, Asia and Ireland will deliver strategies to develop your child’s communication skills. 16th February – Silver Springs Hotel, Cork 11th May – Galway Bay Hotel, Galway The conference is …
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Waterford DSI are collecting old Mobile Phones. We are collecting the phones to avail of a scheme that will provide us an Interactive White Board for our Latch On literacy class to use. Please donate your old Mobile phones to us. Collection is in our office at the Edmund Rice International Heritage Centre, Mount Sion, …
Read more »Please check out these new sections on our website Register for the 3 Counties Cycle Challenges Financial Information from Alan Cuthbert Hope you enjoy these additions
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This May and June, Down Syndrome Ireland, supported by HB Hazelbrook Farm, is asking you to host an ice-cream funday party. All funds raised will go towards supporting people with Down syndrome across the country, helping them to reach their full potential. Go on, make the most for Down Syndrome Ireland, make it an ice-cream …
Read more »The first long spin of the official TdeM’12 training season takes place on Sat. April 21st, starting at Ballyseedy Garden Centre, Carrigtwohill at 10am (sharpish): http://www.ballyseedy.ie It will coincide with the annual Partnership Announcement when the beneficiary of the Tour is officially publicised. This will take place at a photo-call which will be attended by members …
Read more »The Down Syndrome Waterford Branch AGM will be held on the 19th of April in the Grosvnenor Room, Edmund Rice International Heritage Centre, Barrack Street. Waterford. Time: 7.30pm. A branch mailing has been sent out to all members including agenda and notices. Light refreshments will be served after the meeting. Please do try attend as …
Read more »The branch would like to welcome Cheryl Burke who has been appointed as our new office administrator. Cheryl can be contacted during our office hours (or you can leave a message) at the branch phone number (087 6057069) or by sending an email from the contacts page
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