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DSI West is the regional center for the West of Ireland.Máirt Campbell donated his home to help people with T21. To donate: https://nitter.cf/t.co/CNbV8azyIi

Mayo, Ireland
Joined May 2019
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Down Syndrome Ireland West retweeted
Well done @GerMKyle @CLDTallUniHosp on this podcast series #Downsyndrome an excellent resource. @DownMayo @Dsiwest @CNMEMayoRos Series 3 TUH Let's Talk About... Down syndrome - Episode 1 youtu.be/ankJUSbqXo4?si=19Ep… via @YouTube
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Down Syndrome Ireland West retweeted
This IHF Bereavement Workshop will explore the losses experienced by Family Carers, provide insight into elements that impact on how these losses are experienced, and provide guidance on supporting a Family Carer who is grieving. 👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: eventbrite.ie/e/grieving-as-…
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Down Syndrome Ireland West retweeted
This week is National Arthritis Week. 1 in 50 people with Down Syndrome have arthritis. Pls watch & share our short video to learn more. @ICGPnews @Arthritisie @IPEM2024 @DownSyndromeIRL @DSLimerick @Dsiwest @Dsiwest @DSCork @Carlow_DSI @DSIWaterford #NationalArthritisWeek #DA
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Down Syndrome Ireland West retweeted
Have YOU signed up for our webinar?? This is happening on World Down Syndrome Day 21/03 to highlight Down syndrome associated arthritis. It affects 1 in 50 people with DS @Arthritisie are hosting this event in conjunction with Rheumatology @CHIatCrumlin eventbrite.ie/e/multidiscipl…
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Down Syndrome Ireland West retweeted
Our negative assumptions about people with Down syndrome can lead us to treat them in such a way that these assumptions become reality. In sociology, this is called a ‘self-fulfilling prophecy’. Why not reverse our perspectives? youtu.be/9HpLhxMFJR8
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Down Syndrome Ireland West retweeted
We make a monthly #donation to a #charity chosen by one of our team. February's donation goes to @Dsiwest Support member John Doherty has chosen this #cause, as they #fundraise to build a new regional centre in Swinford. Follow the link to support them buff.ly/3wE5TvE
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Down Syndrome Ireland West retweeted
The deadline to submit written or ISL video submissions to inform @dcediy's new National Disability Strategy has been extended again to Sunday 11 February. This date is also the deadline for completing the National Survey. For more info and links visit bit.ly/47voist
Reminder: The deadline to submit written or ISL video submissions to inform the @dcediy-led National Disability Strategy is this Friday 2 February. nda.ie/events/input-into-the… *The National Survey will remain open until 11 February.
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Starting on 2nd February. All funds raised at the 2024 Galway International Rally sponsored by @CorribOilGIR @GalwayCityCo @GalwayCoCo @ConnachtHotel will go towards the new @DownSyndromeIRL regional center & accessible playground in Swinford support at: bit.ly/Rallying4DownSyndrome
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Down Syndrome Ireland West retweeted
Congratulations to Mar Galcerán, Spain’s first parliamentarian with Down syndrome. “Society is starting to see that people with Down’s syndrome have a lot to contribute. But it’s a very long road.” theguardian.com/world/2024/j…
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Down Syndrome Ireland West retweeted
A night of darts in Mayo with World Champion Michael Smith con-telegraph.ie/2023/11/11/… @tf_castlebar @Dsiwest @DownSyndromeIRL @DownMayo #Mayo #darts
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Down Syndrome Ireland West retweeted
🎯 A NIGHT AT THE DARTS 🎯 Throwing Thrills and Making a Difference: A Night of Darts with World Champion Michael Smith, in support of Down Syndrome Ireland – Mayo Branch! 🤩 🎟 Tickets: bit.ly/3s2mWWy from our Box Office on 094-9023111 and Ticketmaster.ie
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Friday 1st December in the @tf_castlebar 8pm 🎯 Throwing Thrills and Making a Difference: A Night at the Darts with World Champion Michael Smith. All in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland West 🎟 Tickets on sale THIS FRIDAY MORNING 10am:bit.ly/3QiU8SJ @Michael180Smith
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Down Syndrome Ireland West retweeted
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month!🎗️ "Excelling in life with Down Syndrome" by Prof Vee Prasher and Dr Flavia H Santos! @ucddublin @UCDPsychology @UCD_CDS #SDG3 #DownSyndrome #IDD @ucdsocscilaw novapublishers.com/shop/exce…
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The Máirt Campbell Community Playground is nearly complete and will be open to the public when the centre is complete in March next year. Delighted to say Vinny Gavin from @NewparkD started on site today to finish the final phase of the centre.
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Limited places‼️Building Better Caregivers starting tonight Thursday September 27th for 6 weeks. FREE programme provides mutual support allows #carers to build confidence in their ability to manage their caregiving &live a fulfilling life. Email [email protected] to register – at Ireland
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Down Syndrome Ireland West retweeted
The work continues this week at @Dsiwest on the ‘The Máirt Campbell Community playground’ & as you can see it’s really starting to take shape. This facility is being built with the support of local community fundraising @MayoDotIE, @lcdcmayo @smurfitkappa & @DeptRCD
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Down Syndrome Ireland West retweeted
Sharing is caring💞#LámhSignOfTheWeek2023 is SHARE. Wherever you SHARE why not be #inclusive & sign the #Lámh for SHARE! Lámh:manual sign system used by adults & children w/ #intellectual #disability & #communication needs in Ireland in Ireland🇮🇪 @StewartsCare @bluestackSNF
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