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Postponed Unitl Oct 2020 – GET YOUR SOCKS READY! – World Down Syndrome Day

March 3, 2020/in Events, Frontpage Article /by gdsi

St. Patrick’s day in Claregalway

February 25, 2020/in Events, News /by gdsi

Touch-type, Read & Spell program – Interested?

February 18, 2020/in Events /by gdsi

Have your opinion on the HSE

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Down Syndrome Galway & Voices for Down Syndrome Galway

2 weeks ago

Do you know anyone with Down syndrome who also has severe psoriasis?

Dr. Cathal O’Connor is looking to find out how common this condition is in people who have Down syndrome. He would like to hear from people with Down syndrome who have required treatment with biologic injections (such as Humira or Stelara) for psoriasis from a dermatologist or rheumatologist.

Please email cathal.oconnor@ucc.ie for more information.

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Down Syndrome Galway & Voices for Down Syndrome Galway

2 weeks ago

Dear Branch members

You might remember, back in February, we were working on establishing a
Touch, Type, Read and Spell (TTRS) programme for our members both
under 16 and over 16 and on both sides of the city.
www.readandspell.com/down-syndrome?tags=Down%20syndrome

So, we are looking for Teachers and trainee SNA’s who would be interested in helping us deliver this programme.
It would require a commitment of one and a half hours one evening a week over 30 weeks.

Please see information below about the programme and if you or anyone you know may be interested please get in touch with me ASAP

Kind regards
Maura Dolan
Galway Regional Resource Officer
Email: Maura.Dolan@downsyndrome.ie
Phone: 0874211345
Website: www.downsyndromegalway.ie

TTRS is a wonderful literacy programme that has helped many, many children and adults in Ireland improve their reading and spelling and to learn touch-typing. It is specifically designed for those with learning differences such as Dyslexia and Dyspraxia but can be used by all. The programme is used by over 200 centres around Ireland including schools, colleges, libraries, adult education centres and Education & Training Boards and is proving very successful in developing the literacy as well as the confidence and self-esteem of children and adults with learning differences. TTRS is also being used in Dyslexia Association of Ireland workshops and in several joint projects with the British Dyslexia Association. It is based on the Alpha to Omega programme which is used by many learning support teachers and adult education tutors around the country.

During the course the student will learn a vocabulary of 4,000 words through typing, seeing the words and sentences on screen and hearing them on headphones. This is a unique three-pronged approach designed to teach familiarity and confidence with the vocabulary and its uses. TTRS is an online programme so there are no installation/hardware issues. It also means that students can work on TTRS at home if this suits the school and the teacher can monitor their work. It could also be used over the holiday periods which can be very useful for those with dyslexia for example. ... See MoreSee Less

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Down Syndrome Galway & Voices for Down Syndrome Galway

3 weeks ago

Best of Luck to everyone heading off on a new and exciting venture into
Primary, Post Primary or further Education & those returning to your familiar
but slightly changed Education Setting.

Delighted to welcome back our Speech and Language Therapists to our Centres today also.
Have a great day Bríd and Sonya.

It is a mixture of emotions this week and last week, for both our members and families/carers.

Don't forget that we are there to support you if we can both at a local level as well as National.

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/

Maura Dolan: Galway Regional Resource Officer
Email: Maura.Dolan@downsyndrome.ie
Mobile: 087 4211345 (Tuesday & Thursday) is available for any advocacy issues that you may need with your school/Education setting.

Fidelma Brady is Head of Education in Down Syndrome Ireland. Email: fidelma@downsyndrome.ie
We have a number of seminars on the DSI website including one on transitioning to post-primary school.
downsyndrome.ie/online-education-seminars

Olive Buckeridge is Early Years Specialist with Down Syndrome Ireland
Mob: 086 - 4110394 Ph: 01 4266500 Email: olive@downsyndrome.ie
Olive recently ran a webinar “Supports and Strategies for Children with Down Syndrome transitioning to School"

Down Syndrome Ireland: latest guidance on COVID-19 as well as lots more useful information and resources eg. How to wear a face mask, Easy Read Guide, DSI: Coronavirus, Easy Read guide, etc
downsyndrome.ie/whats-happening/covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR2XXNXRb-UfP1uTZweuRLQFjrGe4ekojhTjwFigAvIUu7...

Inclusion Ireland:
Here is a short video on the re-opening of schools and some of the precautions that are being implemented by schools. It can help to explain the new ways of operating in schools. youtu.be/03RXGM1hMMI

National Council for Special Education (NCSE): Resources to support the transition back to school
ncse.ie/resources-to-support-transitions-back-to-school

Take it 1 day at a time everyone.
From all in
Down Syndrome Galway Branch
Mobile: 087 186 1914
Email: info@downsyndromegalway.ie
Website: www.downsyndromegalway.ie ... See MoreSee Less

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Down Syndrome Galway & Voices for Down Syndrome Galway

3 weeks ago

Back to School

It's back to school time! You may be back to school already or starting soon, Lámh Tutor Caroline signs and talks us through Getting Ready for School in this video. www.facebook.com/watch/?v=647844879494541Lámh hopes it will help Lámh users prepare and build confidence in going to school. Children can experience a range of emotions on going back to school. Lámh signs can help to express HAPPY, SAD, EXCITED and more. As part of Lámh's School series Lámh Tutor Deirdre demonstrates a variety of Lámh signs that communicate feelings. Check out this video Lámh Face and Signing

LouLou and Larry have a very special message for all the boys and girls going to school for the first time or going back to school, have a look Lámh Face and Signing

Don't forget to check out Lámheen singing the School Song, it's FREE to watch as part of Lámh's School series.

Read the full article. www.lamh.org/signing/back-school ... See MoreSee Less

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Down Syndrome Galway & Voices for Down Syndrome Galway

4 weeks ago

Don't forget to have your say...

Down Syndrome Ireland's Annual General Meeting will take place on Saturday the 19th of September 2020 in the National Office, Ballymount, Dublin 12.

Registration: 2 pm.
A.G.M: 2.30 pm to 5.00 pm approx.

Members are welcome to attend the A.G.M - please be advised that due to COVID 19 confirmation of your attendance is required prior to the A.G.M to allow for compliance with social distancing measures to be implemented.

To let us know you will be attending please email our Member Support Officer, Annette at annette@downsyndrome.ie by the 30th of August 2020.

Please note: We will, unfortunately, not be able to accommodate walk ins to the A.G.M on the day. ... See MoreSee Less

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Postponed Unitl Oct 2020 – GET YOUR SOCKS READY! – World Down Syndrome Day

St. Patrick’s day in Claregalway

Touch-type, Read & Spell program – Interested?

Into the Heart – Feb 21st

Have your opinion on the HSE

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