AsIAm and Dubray Books Announce New Partnership to Advance Autism Inclusion Across Ireland
AsIAm, Ireland’s Autism Charity, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Dubray, Ireland’s specialist bookshops, aimed at advancing inclusion, accessibility and understanding for Autistic people and their families across Ireland.
The partnership will see AsIAm work alongside Dubray to support the development of Autism-friendly practices across all 13 Dubray stores through training, sensory environmental assessments, consultation and collaborative inclusion planning.
As part of the partnership, Dubray Books will also support a range of fundraising and awareness initiatives throughout 2026, including in-store campaigns, customer donation drives, employee engagement opportunities and collaborative public awareness activities aligned with key moments.
The partnership will also include a joint communications and awareness campaign across AsIAm and Dubray channels, highlighting the organisations’ shared commitment to accessibility, inclusion and community engagement.
Adam Harris, CEO of AsIAm, said:
“We are delighted to partner with Dubray on this important initiative. Bookshops are vital community spaces and this partnership represents a meaningful opportunity to help ensure Autistic people and families feel welcomed, understood and supported in retail environments across Ireland.
“Partnerships like this play a crucial role in building a more inclusive Ireland. Through training, awareness, fundraising and practical accessibility measures, we can create lasting positive change while encouraging greater understanding and acceptance of Autism throughout our communities.”
Commenting on the partnership, Brendan Corbett, Head of Dubray said
“We are really excited to announce our partnership with AsIAm. We aim to support Autistic people and their families by creating welcoming and inclusive environments across all our bookstores. All our Booksellers look forward to increasing the understanding and acceptance of autism through training, accreditation and fundraising initiatives in collaboration with AsIAm”.
A key focus of the partnership will be supporting Dubray Books in strengthening Autism-friendly practices across its stores, helping to create more accessible and inclusive experiences for customers and staff alike.
AsIAm works to support and advocate for an inclusive, neuro-affirming Ireland where every Autistic person is accepted, respected and has the Same Chance to thrive.