Welcome to the first of our monthly updates! This August, we will be formatting our work around two key themes: summer safety and returning to school and the workplace. We…
The season of summer is well underway. As we enter August, children everywhere across Ireland will be seeking to make the most of what’s left of their summer holidays, just…
This week, Sligo’s Clayton Hotel became the first hotel in Ireland to establish a room specifically for guests living with autism and sensory issues. We spoke with Mary Clarke, the…
Leigh E. O’Brien’s young nephew Liam lives with autism. Earlier this year, she composed this poem, celebrating her nephew and his individual identity. In doing so, Leigh not only highlights…
The Middletown Centre for Autism is an educational and research facility whose work revolves around the promotion and development of special education services for children and young people on the…
At the beginning of Summer 2017, AsIAm.ie hired our first full-time Information Officer, Gáibhin McGranaghan. As we grow as an organisation, we’re mindful of the equally growing need to constantly…
When I was just a small child, my parents and teachers noticed something different about me. They noticed that I wasn’t communicating properly with the other kids in the class….
WHAT IS THE NATIONAL DISABILITY INCLUSION STRATEGY? The National Disability Inclusion Strategy 2017 – 2021 (NDIS) is a four year plan designed to provide greater supports for Irish citizens living…
Earlier this week, as his Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill passed through the Seanad, we sat down with Senator Doctor James Reilly to hear his thoughts on the Bill’s progression, its…
AsIAm Ireland has warmly welcomed the passage through Seanad Éireann of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017. This is a Private Members’ Bill tabled by Senator James Reilly and the Government…
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“Resources are being pumped into these issues from the HSE’s end, but it’s critical that it’s an integrated & cross-dept.approach.” #NAShome -
Dr Michael Byrne identifies that challenges in finding sustainable employment complicates searches for sustainable housing. #NAShome
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“Hostels are difficult for anyone, but people with disabilities within them are especially vulnerable to abuse, addiction & theft.” #NAShome