Not a truer word spoken 💪 join us on the 28th July

Final countdown We hope to see you all saturday 😊 Joan Collins Community Activist Aengus O Snodaigh TD Patrick Costello TD Catherine Ardagh TD Brid Smith Mary Seery-Kearney Cllr. Daithí Doolan Cllr Hazel De Nortúin Pat Dunne Councillor Carolyn Moore Ray Cunningham Deputy Micheál Carrigy Simon Harris TD AsIAm Holy Spirit Junior Primary School ScoilÍosagáinD12

Important we continue to apply pressure on the lack of school placements for autistic children.

Members, Students & Alumni Join the Óstaí an Rí | King’s Inns group taking part in this great day out ✔️ Email [email protected] to join us (run/walk/push/stroll) ✔️Register with AsIAm at link below

Assault is a criminal offence covered under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. To prove assault one must show intention to commit such a crime. Unless we can prove intent we need to move away from such language as it's punitive, regressive and damaging.

To my knowledge, this is the first autism friendly Debs ball in Ireland. Congratulations to David Hickey and others who have helped to organise it AsIAm - let's help them to spread the word!

Join us on July 28th in Corkagh Park for this year run4autism. If you can't be with us on the day you can signup to our virtual run and receive a jersey/medal and stringed bag. Bígi linn

What an incredible day we had yesterday for our 5k run4autism. Made even that bit more magical with the good weather. Thanks to all those who support this event year on year.

The Autism Innovation Strategy will create a tangible reference point for Autistic people and families in supporting them to live in a society that is inclusive. This Strategy has been in the making for many years. The next step is to ensure it is underpinned by legislation 💪

Whilst many children & young people started back to school today, there were some cohorts of young people left behind. Every year we hear from parents without a school for their child. The system must do better, we are failing our young people. The Same Chance is not given.

Our special School starting back Monday after 9 weeks off and no idea who our teacher is, who the snas are or even bus escort. It's very easy to start a school year off well and this is not it. Hildegarde Naughton NCSE Norma Foley T.D Department of Education and Youth NCSE Deputy Micheál Carrigy

All children have a right to an education, this is secured in legislation. Yet today in Ireland we see families of Autistic children take to the streets, take High Court actions and effectively implore the State to provide an educational placement for their child.

It’s just over 1 month to go until AsIAm National Conference. We have an incredible line up of speakers including Luke Beardon Damian Milton, Rosie King and Fiacre Ryan. Join us in “Navigating the journey towards the same chance”. asiam.ie/events/confere…

Use of special education teachers in mainstream classes harming those with 'greatest needs' irishexaminer.com/news/arid-4147…

It was a real joy to be at the launch of the publication of the book "Special Education in an Independent Ireland 1922-2022" by Professor Emer Ring, a stalwart, friend and change maker when it comes to inclusive education. Looking forward to reading this.

Today's budget is about investing in the now and future. AsIAm is calling for greater investment in our education system. Better support for carers & those on disability allowance. Our pre budget submission is available here asiam.ie/what-we-do/pol…

It was great to be at the Ballyfermot Community Civic Centre today for the sensory friendly Christmas Fair. A great community day. Funds raised today go to support the work of AsIAm

AsIAm and Inclusion Ireland recently launched a joint campaign calling for an independent, child-protection led review of the Department of Education’s proposed reporting mechanism on the use of restraint in our schools. Keep up to date on our campaign here: asiam.ie/what-we-do/pol…