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Autism Community appeals for greater understanding and support in 2021

Survey by National Autism Charity reveals high levels of structural inequality and discrimination 74% believe the government does not take a coordinated approach to supporting autistic people 14th December 2020 Ireland’s National Autism Charity AsIAm has made a Christmas appeal for funds, revealing results of a survey showing the greatest barrier autistic people face is lack …

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Employers called on to Make Inclusion Work on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

By Ian Lynam / Employment

Employers called on to make inclusion work on International Day of Persons with Disabilities New National Disability Authority-funded training programme, aimed at tackling low levels of employment among persons with disabilities, launched on International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Four partner organisations have joined forces to create an online training programme to support employers to …

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Explainer: Budget 2021 and Autism

By AsIAm.ie / Explainer, Policy

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause a great deal of uncertainty in people’s lives and their livelihoods. Earlier his week, the Minister for Finance Paschal Donoghue TD and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath TD published the Budget for 2021. This is the largest budget in the State’s history, totaling €17.7 …

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Adrian Carroll: Impact of COVID-19 on Autistic Employees

By Ian Lynam / Cornovirus, COVID-19, Covid19, Employment, Uncategorized

Like many others facing difficult times, autistic people will largely have the same concerns about the potential disruption COVID-19 will cause to their livelihood and their daily routine. While people with pre-existing health conditions are particularly at risk from COVID-19, particularly people with respiratory or immune conditions, chronic pain conditions or conditions like Down Syndrome, …

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Autism Friendly Vodafone

By Ian Lynam / Featured News, Uncategorized

We at AsIAm were proud to work with Vodafone Ireland to introduce autism-friendly retail hours in a number of its stores across Ireland. The new initiative is part of a company-wide neurodiversity programme that will run across retail, employment opportunities, events and education. James Magill, manager of HR for Vodafone, explained the thinking behind this …

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General Election 2020: We Need An Autism Empowerment Strategy

By AsIAm.ie / Featured News, General Election 2020

Ahead of General Election 2020, AsIAm has one message for every candidate and political party – that Ireland needs a nation-wide Autism Empowerment Strategy. Autism is a complex and invisible disability, with as many as one in 65 people around the country living with a diagnosis. Over the past two years, AsIAm have been gathering …

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Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace

By Ian Lynam / Featured News

Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace When autistic people apply for jobs, a number of fears are present. Firstly, that having a condition like autism imposes a barrier to them in finding work. Secondly that there are further difficulties if they want to do their job to the same standard as their colleagues. These colleagues may …

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Clonakilty Anniversary One Year Event: An Evening With Alan Gardner

By Ian Lynam / Autism Friendly Town, Employment, Featured News, Mental Health, Special Interests

We’ll soon the first anniversary of Clonakilty becoming Ireland’s first Autism Friendly Town! AsIAm is delighted to announce the launch of the inaugural Clonakilty Lecture. This lecture is possible due to the sponsorship of SuperValu. Clonakilty was the pilot for our autism-friendly towns scheme. A further eleven towns will emerge in the coming year. Given …

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Autism and Higher Education: Steve Silberman and Dr. Magda Mostafa

By Ian Lynam / Autism, Dr. Magda Mostafa, Education, Employment, Featured News, Healthcare, Independent Living, Magda Mostafa, Mental Health, Sensory, Sensory Audits, Steve Silberman, Supports

AsIAm recently hosted an informal discussion for autism and higher education. The session began with Robert Ward welcoming staff and guests to the session. The event allowed a chance to ask further questions of both Steve Silberman and Dr. Magda Mostafa. The session was a discussion about higher education. Forgotten History of Autism Steve Silberman, …

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AsIAm Condemns Cut to Rehabilitative Training Allowance

By AsIAm.ie / Education, Featured News, Supports

AsIAm, Ireland’s national autism charity, has condemned the Health Service Executive’s decision to cut the Rehabilitative Training (RT) allowance. The allowance, currently paid out at €31.80 per week, is available to school-leavers with a disability who take part in training programmes. These aim to support students’ progression to further education and employment. The €31.80 is …

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