Little Owls
Parent & Toddler Early Communication Group) (1 to 3 yr olds). It is run in partnership with the Early Intervention Community Nurse Service and a Speech and Language Therapist who is contracted by Voices for Down Syndrome Galway.
Speech & Language
Providing Speech & Language Therapy from 3 years of age. Our Project Voices for Down Syndrome Galway, employs three Speech and Language Therapists and cater for up to 80 children and adults
Education Support
We provide educational support. We run a Numicon Maths Project which is grant aided by SAP – bringing Numicon to our schools and providing training to parents and professionals.
New Parent Support
We are collection of parents of children with Down Syndrome who have come together to support each other and provide much needed services and advice. We have two volunteers, who are parents of children with Down syndrome and who are available to offer support and information to new parents.
Lamh Sign Language Training Courses
For professionals/staff working with children of all ages and for those in Little Owls.
If you are interested in attending the next Lamh training, please email info@voicesforgalway.org
Social Opportunities
We hold a number of social opportunities throughout the year.
Football for All
At Maree Oranmore (6 to 16 year olds)
Held weekly during the season each Saturday. If you are interested, please email footballforallmareeoranmore@gmail.com
Communication with our Members
We communicate with our members information of interest, including training and social opportunities (including updates from Down Syndrome Ireland Head Office) through email, text and facebook.
Information talks to our members
Regular sessions held throughout the year. Suggestions on topics of interest welcome.