Supporting Down Syndrome Limerick

About Down Syndrome Limerick:

Local charity based in Castletroy.
Receive no government funding.
Reliant on individuals, clubs and businesses to help fundraise for them.
Run by parents on a voluntary basis.

Services:

Parent Link - peer support for new or expectant parents.
Counselling.

Speech and Language Therapy.
Occupational Therapy.

School Supports (in school support for child, information sessions for teachers and SNAs, transition talks for parents).
Adult Education programmes.
Employability programmes.

Social activities like swimming, cycling, dance, drama, youth club and much more!
Training and courses such as Lámh, Numicon and Parents Plus.

Locations:

Majority of services run from Castletroy location.
Satellite Speech and Language Clinic in West Limerick

Members:

200 members.

Lifelong support - youngest members are newborn babies. Their oldest member is 76 years old!
Members with Down syndrome of all ages are welcome.

No one gets discharged from the service

Chairperson’s Charity Impact Statement

Down Syndrome Limerick is parent-led and offers a range of services and supports to people of all ages with Down syndrome. It is a place to share, a place to learn, a place to feel supported. The work is essential and makes such a difference in our member’s lives. Early and regular access to therapies like Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy help our members to communicate and to learn important life skills. Social events allow our members to mix with their peers and form lifelong friendships. Courses, seminars and training provide access to information and support for parents, teachers, SNAs, carers and others involved in the lives of our members. Adult education programmes provide our adult members with the skills necessary to gain meaningful employment and to participate fully in society. This isn’t a charity to us….this is a community; this is family.

- Ellen Tuffy / Chairperson