School should be a place for all kids to thrive, with supports that meet their needs. Unfortunately this has not been my experience.
This is highlighted here by Adam Harris of @asiamireland.bsky.social
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
Our next AsIAm Training Webinar for Professionals:
Supporting Autistic Young People in the Arts Sector
Register here 👉 www.eventbrite.ie/e/supporting...
AsIAm sent a submission to the Dept. which helped to inform this new Roadmap and for our Pre-Budget Subm. for Budget 2027, AsIAm are calling on the Government to introduce a weekly Cost of Disability payment and greater investment to address waiting lists and realise an Autism affirming society.
Autistic and Disabled peoples experiences of poverty and social exclusion play a key theme in the Department’s Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2026-2030 launched today, and the recently launched EU Anti-Poverty Strategy.
Today is World Autism Day.
We’re launching the Same Chance Report 2026.
From gaps in understanding to barriers in education, employment and community life, the findings show the reality facing Autistic people in Ireland today.
Read the full report 👉 asiam.ie/news/seven-i...
Following the recent announcement on proposed "Inclusive Special Classes",many families and educators are looking for clarity. AsIAm is hosting a Community Information Webinar on what we know so far, with the NCSE providing an overview of the proposed model. Register:
eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
The AsIAm Policy Team were very pleased to attend the Department of Social Protection Social Inclusion Forum at the Aviva Stadium yesterday.
Many thanks to Caitlin Cruise from @asiamireland.bsky.social for her brilliant talk on Autism and Neurodivergence at our CRT EDI event today. Caitlin gave our audience a keen insight into how we can better support our neurodivergent friends, family and colleagues.☺️ Thank you! @researchireland.ie
