Gina Grant

Branch Advocacy Coordinator @DownsyndromeIrL Board member of @CYPSCDL | @INHEForum. Former Chair & Board-member of @DonegalETB Proud mum and Granny

[Gina Grant @ginagrant72]

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

[breakingnews.ie @breakingnewsie]

Parents of those with Down syndrome are speaking out about their children beginning to regress when they reach adolescence or adulthood. https://t.co/iZ9mF0EscW

[Down Syndrome IRL @DownSyndromeIRL]

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

[Houses of the Oireachtas - Tithe an Oireachtais @OireachtasNews]

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

[fionnathan @fionnathan]

and here's a direct link to the GoFundMe, if you're feeling generous: https://t.co/j7L1d8rsjP

[fionnathan @fionnathan]

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

[Gina Grant @ginagrant72]

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.

[Gina Grant @ginagrant72]

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.

[pagliacci the hated 🌝 @Slatzism]

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.

[National Disability Authority @NDAIreland]

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

[Gina Grant @ginagrant72]

Love this ❤️ well done Sean 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Inbriefbook&filmreviews 📚 🎥 @Inbriefbookrev1]

@MOLSCEAL @TG4TV @gsmhicd @DonegalDS @CFFAM 💚

[Gina Grant @ginagrant72]

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 IRL @DownSyndromeIRL]

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...

[Gina Grant @ginagrant72]

@ThomasPringleTD Sorry to lose you in the Dail Thomas you were and will be one of my go to people - thank you for all the support help and advice you’ve given me over the years!!

[Down Syndrome IRL @DownSyndromeIRL]

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...

[Down Syndrome IRL @DownSyndromeIRL]

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.

[Donegal Downsyndrome @DonegalDS]

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

[Donegal Daily @DonegalDaily]

Watch: Little Eddie makes a big delivery of must-have calendars! - https://t.co/L1wZwtOSUf

[Department of Children, Disability and Equality @DeptCDE]

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

[Gareth Noble @GarNob]

What a brilliant letter.

[Down Syndrome IRL @DownSyndromeIRL]

Statement from Down Syndrome Ireland Regarding the Optional Protocol

[Roderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman]

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 being denied their rights, they can take a case directly to the United Nations.
https://t.co/VFrFt1Uu0t

[Family Carers Ireland @CarersIreland]

"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