Gina Grant
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Branch Advocacy Coordinator @DownsyndromeIrL Board member of @CYPSCDL | @INHEForum. Former Chair & Board-member of @DonegalETB Proud mum and Granny
Co.Donegal
Joined May 2013
Down syndrome regression Disorder is real. Treatment is possible- but in Ireland, there's still no medical pathway. Families are left to fight alone. We need action, awareness, and answers. @DownSyndromeIRL #DSRegression #DisabilityRights #SupportOurFamilies
Parents of those with Down syndrome are speaking out about their children beginning to regress when they reach adolescence or adulthood.
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Update on Special Education Classes The video of the Dail debate can be accessed at this link: https://t.co/XpAlCGAeOR The transcript of the debate, and details of the TD’s who contributed to the debate can be accessed at this link: https://t.co/9A2OPxynE8
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The Houses of the Oireachtas Service is running a competition for the role of Job Coach in the Houses of the Oireachtas. The deadline for receipt of applications is 3pm, on Thursday, 13 March, 2025. #SeeForYourself More info: https://t.co/V9vB8YubRw
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and here's a direct link to the GoFundMe, if you're feeling generous:
gofundme.com
Fionn is amazing. He's a fiddle player of some renown, and he… Jonathan Angus needs your support for Help Fionn speak on World Down Syndrome Day @ the UN in NYC.
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Thank you @GalwayBeoOnline for running a story about our campaign to send Fionn (and Jonathan) to the United Nations for #WorldDownSyndromeDay and @StPatsParadeNYC. https://t.co/TJGfYRZehR
galwaybeo.ie
It will be a lifechanging trip to New York
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The key isn’t about putting people into boxes or assuming limitations,it’s about seeing the a person, offering them the support if they need support to thrive , Just like everyone else, people have dreams, EVERYONE WITH DS deserve to be included and respected.
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While it’s true that many people with Down syndrome might have an IQ around 50, it’s not the sole measure of a person’s worth or capabilities.
the majority of people with down syndrome have an IQ of 50 and serving them alcohol (or letting them live alone) would be a terrible idea. you cannot “punchy millennial girlboss campaign” a severe intellectual disability.
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Last week, we published a background paper examining Ireland’s progress in realising Article 12 #UNCRPD. The paper compares the wardship system and the new supported decision-making framework under the 2015 Act through the lens of the Convention. https://t.co/PRSOCcUExs
nda.ie
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Love this ❤️ well done Sean 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Completely gutted, Nichola brought such positive energy to everything,she had such a vision for DSI. I’m so glad to have met and worked with her !! Heartfelt condolences to all Nicholas family💔 Nichola you will be greatly missed by us all
Down Syndrome Ireland is devastated by the news that our CEO, Nichola Aylward, has passed away. Nichola has been an incredible part of Down Syndrome Ireland for many years, having worked with the Waterford Branch as a committee member and officer for over a decade...
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Down Syndrome Ireland’s advocacy team has read and reviewed the main party manifestos to find their commitments relating to disability. Find the link below to our guide, including an easy read link. Party Manifesto: https://t.co/R1gV20waG5 Easy Read: https://t.co/gF4OC10c7i...
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WEBINAR THIS EVENING A webinar on the upcoming General Election is taking place via zoom today, Monday November 18th at 7pm. It will give members an understanding of what the General Election is, how to vote and how to get the most accurate information on candidates.
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Who are we to argue with the main man himself! Thank you Daniel for all you do to promote and support our wee county and all of the amazing causes in it. 💚💛 @DownSyndromeIRL @DonegalDaily @DonnellDan55735
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Mins. @rodericogroman & @annerabbitterrd have today announced that the formal process for accession has now been completed and the Optional Protocol to the UNCRPD will come into effect in Ireland on the 30th of November 2024 Press Release: https://t.co/s4GjKgopFh
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Statement from Down Syndrome Ireland Regarding the Optional Protocol
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Today marks a a major milestone for the rights of people with disabilities in Ireland. Government has approved ratification of the Optional Protocol of the UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This means that if a person with a disability believes they are
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"There are thousands of carers out there who get nothing for the care that they give their loved one and it's so wrong, it's very demeaning. You just feel so unvalued." Family carer Niamh Ryan supporting the abolition of the means test on @LatedebateRTE. 🔗 https://t.co/MUG47kYrhu
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Day 7 sharing CDNT Metrics May 2024. Note Tymon CDNT has a lower caseload than those they logged as recieved group intervention. How are these the Metrics @HSELive are relying on? @BernardGloster @AnneRabbitte @BernardOReganMO
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