Welcome to the Web pages for Down Syndrome Ireland

Welcome to website of Down Syndrome Ireland.  Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) is dedicated to being the primary source of information and support to people with Down syndrome, their families and the professional community, working towards an improved quality of life for our members along with a respect and acceptance of people with Down syndrome as valued members of Irish Society.

Down Syndrome Ireland provides a nationally recognised voice for people with Down syndrome and their families.  DSI provides information and advice, influences policy, raises public awareness and works towards the improvement of education and services for children and adults with Down syndrome.

Our Values

• Non-judgemental: DSI fosters a spirit of respect and understanding toward all the people we meet and with whom we work.

• Person Centred: DSI places the needs of the person with Down syndrome at the centre of our work and delivers information, advice and support to the community connected by Down syndrome in a caring positive manner.

• Accountable: DSI is accountable to the community connected by Down syndrome and conducts the business of the organisation in an effective, non-discriminatory, transparent and equitable manner.

• Collaborative: DSI works actively with our local branch network and the professional community who are committed to furthering the understanding of Down syndrome.

• Empowerment: DSI believes in the empowerment of people with Down Syndrome at local, national and European level as a means of influencing the perceptions of Irish society towards Down Syndrome.