Last night (29/March/2011) Down Syndrome Centre hosted the first General Information Evening for parents of children with Down syndrome.  
We plan to host these evenings a few times a year, as a sort of follow on from our very successful New Parents Evenings. The idea is to provide a wide range of speakers on different topics relating to ... Continue reading

A former RTE 2FM DJ, Adrian McGibbon was always interested in communication. McGibbon found a niche for a new device that lets people keep track of their children or vulnerable relations. Last year, he introduced to Ireland a new GPS safety device for people with Down syndrome, Alzheimer’s, Autism and Dementia. It is called The Swish GPS Tracker, a ... Continue reading

The first of our General Information Evenings for Parents of Children with Down syndrome takes place next Tuesday evening at 7.30pm (Tues 29th March) in the Shelbourne Hotel, St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2. It is suitable for parents of children of all ages to attend.

There will be two speakers during the evening, and a coffee break inbetween ...

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Today is World Down Syndrome Day when organisations worldwide go all out to draw attention to the disability and promote it in a positive light. 

Many of you who look in on us regularly will know that today is also the day that we have chosen to launch the first model agency representing people with Down syndrome called www.imable2model ...

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Well it's that time of year again. Although the days might still seem a bit cold, it's time to start thinking about the Flora Ladies Mini Marathon, which takes place on Bank Holiday Monday, 6th June.
Training for the 10km course, whether you're walking, jogging or running is a great way to help yourself get fitter and ... Continue reading