Poster of the 2023 EDSA WDSD Poster campaign “With Us Not For Us”. The photo shows six young people with Down syndrome, behind them the logo of Down Syndrome Ireland on the wall. Text to the photo shown: Our National Advisory Council (NAC) represents the opinions of adults with Down syndrome within our organisation.

WDSD 2023 “With-Us-Not-For-Us” – Ireland

Down Syndrome Ireland’s National Advisory Council (NAC) comprises 6 adults with Down syndrome – Sinéad, Claire, Orla, Chrissie, Conor and Ross. The Council is the voice of people with Down syndrome and it represents Down Syndrome Ireland’s members. DSI regularly seeks the advice and opinions of the NAC on issues that affect people with Down syndrome in Ireland. The NAC meets monthly to discuss areas of interest such as advocacy, education, employment and mental health, employment and mental health.