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Say Yes To Autism Acceptance: AsIAm and World Autism Month 2021
March 31, 2021
We are delighted to announce our events and webinars for the month of April as part of our World Autism Month campaign. These events will
Category: Advocacy
Webinar: Accessing Healthcare under the UNCRPD in Ireland
March 19, 2021
Welcome to the second of two webinars we’re hosting on accessing supports under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). We’ll
Webinar: Accessing Education under the UNCRPD in Ireland
March 19, 2021
Welcome to the first of two webinars we’re hosting on accessing supports under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). We’ll
Students with additional needs face new challenges during COVID-19
December 15, 2020
• 41% of families state their child’s needs more support • 22% of families state their child’s access to an SNA was reduced • Hugh
AsIAm Application to the Disability Participation and Consultation Network Successful
December 15, 2020
Earlier this month, AsIAm made a successful application to the Disability Participation and Consultation Network as a Grant-Funded Member. The Scheme, funded by the Department
AsIAm’s Open Letter to the Party Leaders
May 6, 2020
AsIAm has written to the leaders of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and the Green Party to stress the importance of an Autism Empowerment Strategy’s inclusion
Emma Davies Speech
March 1, 2020
Emma Davies, a young autistic advocate and friend of AsIAm, recently delivered a speech to her school about autism. The following is the transcript of
Our Week Online 20/10/19
October 20, 2019
Hello and welcome to our week online. Firstly, this time last week Minister Simon Harris announced a €2 million campaign to ensure that parents and
Autism Friendly Schools Pilot Project 2019/2020
September 25, 2019
AsIAm are excited to announce the launch the ‘Autism Friendly Schools Pilot Project 2019/2020,’ kindly funded by a grant from the Keith Duffy Foundation. This
Our Week Online 01/09/2019
September 1, 2019
Hello and welcome to Our Week Online. Apologies for the long gap since Eleanor’s final post. I’ve got very capable shoes to fill! It’s been
