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1 week ago

July Provision Summer Program.....
Click here for the latest update from DSI: downsyndrome.ie/update-on-july-provision/

On this update, you will find the email addresses of our 2 new relevant ministers. Keep up the pressure with you TD's and now new Ministers.
Find all their email addresses and even a sample email on this link.
downsyndromegalway.ie/excluding-students-with-down-syndrome-from-summer-provision-is-a-form-of-di...

Still a few Tutors left for Galway Area:

Primary Teachers Available as Tutors:

Katie is qualified since 2012 / has taught junior infants/ senior infants/ 1st class/ 2nd class) in Scoil Shéamais Naofa, Bearna
Location best suited - city centre/ can travel to any of the city suburbs.

Post Primary Teachers Available as Tutors:
Katie teaches Maths and Irish/ Based in Cleggan, can work in the city in July/ willing to do online//not available week of July 20th

Fiona is a qualified resource teacher/ working in Our Lady's College Galway / PhD in education,a diploma in the teaching of resource students, A BSc and a Hdip in Ed / working as a resource teacher since 1999
Suited Locations - Moycullen/Knocknacarra/Barna

Sindy works in Our Lady’s College, Galway as SEN teacher /coordinator / went to St Joseph’s every wk as part of Facebuddies.
Completed a Speech and language course with HSE recently / teaches English and CSPE
Location best suited - Within a few Km's of either side of Barna or City

SNA's Available as Tutors:
Eva has Lots of experience subbing in Knocknacarra, Scoil Caitriona, Lakeview, St Joseph’s and St Pat’s school - City Based.
Location best suited - Knocknacarra to Oranmore

If you are interested in any of the tutor's above, please send me ASAP
Your Name:
Childs Name:
Childs age:
Email address:
Phone Number:
and I will forward your details to the preferred teacher.

Deirdre Nugent
Down Syndrome Galway Branch
Mobile: 087 186 1914
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1 week ago

A date for your diary:
Down Syndrome Ireland A.G.M will now take place in Dublin on Saturday 19th September 2020.

With the stepping down of Liam Ahern as President, there are now two National Director positions available,
President and National Secretary.
Anyone interested in these positions or becoming a board member of DSI.

Let your local branch know.
ALL Nominations must be returned to DSI through your branch by 5 pm on Friday 24th JULY 2020. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

This change in our weather can make Life a little greyer.
Don't struggle on alone, our Counsellor is still here for you anytime, Free of Charge.

You can now see Mary Face to Face if that is what you prefer. The phone and the online option are also still available.

As we have to get used to a new way of life, the Summer holidays, end of schooling & changes to routine, etc
please take comfort in knowing that there is support available to you whenever the time is right for you,
Free of charge.

Maybe you would like some play therapy for your child
or
feel that your young adult with DS could do with a listening ear
or
maybe it is Sibling of your child with DS that could do with talking things out with a neutral person.
Mary Kilraine Hannon, Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Play Therapist is there for you all.

Click here for Details: downsyndromegalway.ie/would-you-like-some-extra-support-at-this-time/

Please be assured that your privacy is guaranteed and that
All enquiries will be dealt with in the strictest confidence by Mary.

We will send regular reminders & you will find links on our website/social media also.

Take Care of yourself & those around you.

From all in Down Syndrome Galway Branch
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2 weeks ago

Available Teachers and SNA's for the Summer Education Programme

I know that the confusion hasn't really gone away as far as this programme is concerned but this is our understanding of where it stands at the moment.

As of now:
Children with DS transitioning from preschool into mainstream primary school are not entitled to the Summer Education Programme unless they are transitioning into a special class/special school/DEIS School or have a dual diagnosis.
Children with DS in mainstream primary school/special class/special school/DEIS School are All entitled to the Summer Education Programme.
Children with DS in mainstream post-primary school are not entitled to the Summer Education Programme unless they have a dual diagnosis. Instead, they are being offered funds for DSI to run a summer provision through the local branches. DSI estimates that the amount offered will be enough to fund 7 - 10 hours teaching per student in total, rather than the 40 hours in the home-based summer scheme. It is unlikely that we will accept this.

Find an update from DSI below and I have also attached an email from Inclusion Ireland who met with the Special Committee on Covid-19 Response in Leinster House to discuss the Programme.

A Big Thank You to the many possible Tutors that have contacted us.

Primary Teachers Available as Tutors:
Joan is a learning support teacher in St. Joseph's Special school, Galway.
Location best suited - City Based but willing to travel

Sile has 12 years experience as a teacher/ the last year and a half in special needs / native Irish speaker
Location best suited - City Based but willing to travel 15 km either side of the city.

Katie is qualified since 2012 / has taught junior infants/ senior infants/ 1st class/ 2nd class) in Scoil Shéamais Naofa, Bearna
Location best suited - city centre/ can travel to any of the city suburbs.

Olivia has worked in Killeeneen NS/13 years teaching experience / has worked with children with DS
Location best suited - lives in Oranmore/travel up to 15 km either direction

Post Primary Teachers Available as Tutors:
Katie teaches Maths and Irish/ Based in Cleggan, can work in the city in July/ willing to do online//not available week of July 20th

Fiona is a qualified resource teacher/ working in Our Lady's College Galway / PhD in education,a diploma in the teaching of resource students, A BSc and a Hdip in Ed / working as a resource teacher since 1999
Suited Locations - Moycullen/Knocknacarra/Barna

Sindy works in Our Lady’s College, Galway as SEN teacher /coordinator / went to St Joseph’s every wk as part of Facebuddies.
Completed a Speech and language course with HSE recently / teaches English and CSPE
Location best suited - Within a few Km's of either side of Barna or City

SNA's Available as Tutors:
Eva has Lots of experience subbing in Knocknacarra, Scoil Caitriona, Lakeview, St Joseph’s and St Pat’s school - City Based.
Location best suited - Knocknacarra to Oranmore

Cora has 14 years experience as an SNA in Abbeyknockmoy/ BA qualification / teaches English to French students
Location best suited - Tuam and surrounding area eg. Claregalway, etc

If you are interested in any of the tutor's above, please send me ASAP:
Your Name:
Childs Name:
Childs age:
Email address:
Phone Number:
and I will forward your details to the preferred teacher.

Keep up the pressure with you TD's and now new Ministers.
Find all their email addresses and even a sample email on this link.
Be sure to include their new proposal of funding that essentially is only going to be 7 - 10 hours of a programme
that we have to run ourselves:
downsyndromegalway.ie/excluding-students-with-down-syndrome-from-summer-provision-is-a-form-of-di... ... See MoreSee Less

Excluding students with Down syndrome from Summer Provision is a form of discrimination – Galway Down Syndrome

downsyndromegalway.ie

When the Minister for Education & Skills, Mr Joe McHugh opened the Summer Provision programme for this year to include children with Down Syndrome, he made no distinction.

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2 weeks ago

Celebrate Galway Races Ladies Day online from home and support Galway Autism Partnership and Down Syndrome Galway
The Thursday of Galway Races, traditionally known as Ladies Day will take place behind closed doors this year. Knowing that there will be many disappointed ladies and gentlemen this festival season, Galway Autism Partnership (GAP) and Down Syndrome Galway (DSG) have partnered to run a fun and fashionable online fundraiser.

This virtual Ladies Day takes place from the comfort of your own home; simply dig out your best frock or suit, straighten your hat, shine your shoes and smile for the camera. Once you have donated using the iDonate link, all you have to do to enter is direct message @galwayautismpartnership or @downsyndromegalway with your photos.

Full details, including terms and conditions and categories are available online at www.idonate.ie/virtualladiesday

These two charities aim to improve quality of life for their respective communities; GAP supports autistic people and their families, while DSG provides information support and friendship to people with Down Syndrome and their families living in Galway city and county.

Both charities rely on fundraising and donations in order to fund their work in the community.

Categories such as ‘Best Dressed Lady’, ‘Best Dressed Family’ and ‘Best Hat’ are sure to satisfy the fashion-forward amongst us, while those with a more relaxed sense of style will love ‘Mad Hatters’ and ‘Best Dressed Teen’.

Details of all categories can be found online, along with a fabulous selection of prizes from local businesses.

Judging this year’s virtual event will be Fiona Faherty of Fusion Fashion and Niamh O’Donovan of Simple Styling.

A winner will be chosen on Thursday 30th July and you can keep up with the fashionable entrants by following Galway Autism Partnership and Down Syndrome Galway on social media.

On your marks, get set, GO!

Click here to enter the GAP & DSG Virtual Ladies Day!
How to take part in the GAP & DSG Virtual Ladies Day? It's simple!

1. Get glam and take a photo that showcases your style! You can enter any one (or more) of the following categories: Best Dressed Lady (€10), Best Dressed Gentleman (€10), Best Dressed Family (€20), Best Hat (€10) , Mad Hatters (€5) , Best Dressed Teen (€5), Best Dressed Under-12s (€5) and Best Dressed Pet (€5).

2. Visit www.idonate.ie/virtualladiesday and click Donate to support two great Galway Charities! Please give what you can - the recommended donations above are suggestions.

3. Submit your photo or photos via Instagram direct message @galwayautismpartnership or @downsyndromegalway with your photos.

4. Be sure to share the GAP & DSG Virtual Ladies Days on social media!

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