Autism Awareness

Vodafone Ireland announces autism-friendly store hours

25 stores across the country will offer the free use of a variety of sensory inputs for visitors. Vodafone Ireland has announced plans to introduce autism-friendly retail hours in a number of its stores across Ireland. The new initiative – part of a company-wide neurodiversity programme that will run across retail, employment opportunities, events and […]

25 stores across the country will offer the free use of a variety of sensory inputs for visitors. Vodafone Ireland has announced plans to introduce autism-friendly retail hours in a number of its stores across Ireland. The new initiative – part of a company-wide neurodiversity programme that will run across retail, employment opportunities, events and […]

6 years ago

Tayto Park will hold an autism friendly day this month in aid of charity

The park will change its environment in order to become more inclusive. Tayto Park will be holding an Autism Awareness Day on Saturday, 14 April. Organised in support of Autism Ireland, the event will raise awareness for the charity by transforming the park into an autism friendly environment from 9am to 12pm. The intention is […]

The park will change its environment in order to become more inclusive. Tayto Park will be holding an Autism Awareness Day on Saturday, 14 April. Organised in support of Autism Ireland, the event will raise awareness for the charity by transforming the park into an autism friendly environment from 9am to 12pm. The intention is […]

8 years ago

Maeve Higgins apologises after saying she faked a disability to bring her dog on a flight

The comedian’s comments were criticised heavily by autism awareness campaigners. Maeve Higgins has apologised for making light of assistance animals used by people with special needs. Appearing on the Good Friday episode of the Late Late Show, the Cork comedian was there to discuss life in New York and her upcoming projects. However, while talking […]

The comedian’s comments were criticised heavily by autism awareness campaigners. Maeve Higgins has apologised for making light of assistance animals used by people with special needs. Appearing on the Good Friday episode of the Late Late Show, the Cork comedian was there to discuss life in New York and her upcoming projects. However, while talking […]

8 years ago