LMFM By Caitriona Rooney Ability Online was developed in response to the coronavirus pandemic, following concerns raised by families about the lack of services available to adults with Down syndrome.
Down syndrome Ireland launch fundraising campaign alongside charity partners MACE to provide new online education course to older adults with Down syndrome in Ireland
96% of graduates employed following DSI’s Ability Programme have been furloughed, with 2 being supported to work remotely since the pandemic
Down syndrome Ireland (DSI) and charity partners MACE, Ireland’s longest established convenience retailer, have launched a national fundraising campaign to support adults with Down syndrome experiencing isolation and limited job opportunities due to Covid-19.
Updated / Friday, 12 Feb 2021
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Síle Maguire from Marino in Dublin, who is enrolled on the Ability Online 29+ Programme
Down syndrome Ireland (DSI) and charity partner MACE have launched a national fundraising campaign to support adults with Down syndrome experiencing job losses and isolation due to Covid-19.
DSI’s Ability Programme has been working to provide people with Down syndrome with access to meaningful employment opportunities through bespoke adult education and direct links with employers around the country.
According to DSI, the more than 95% of graduates employed following DSI’s Ability programme have been furloughed, with two being supported to work remotely since the pandemic.