Thinking Useful Links/Organisations:

Lucky Fin Project:

https://luckyfinproject.org/ https://luckyfinproject.org/ Watch the Lucky Fin Documentary Film by 97films below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBV9ecPquIM Celebrating the wonderfully made one “Lucky Fin” at a time. In 2007 I gave birth to a healthy baby girl named Ryan. As much as each baby is unique, Ryan entered the world with an unexpected hand difference.

ENJOY TENNIS:

https://www.tennisireland.ie/clubs/enjoy-tennis/ ENJOY TENNIS is the Tennis Ireland programme for players with a disability to learn and enjoy playing tennis in clubs around Ireland. Enjoy Tennis is a project developed by Tennis Ireland in conjunction with service providers, including Stewarts Care, Carmona Services, St Michael’s House, Cheeverstown, Festine Lente, Sunbeam and Lakers. The 

IncredABLE:

https://incredable.org.uk/ https://incredable.org.uk/ IncredABLE is a voluntary organisation creating meaningful social, recreational, and educational opportunities for people with a learning/intellectual disability and/or autism. IncredABLE individuals are empowered to make choices, discover talents, realise passions, and participate in a community on their own terms.  IncredABLE deliver projects and services in the Southern

iCare Housing:

https://icarehousing.ie/ https://icarehousing.ie/ iCare Housing is a not for profit, regulated approved housing body. We were established to help homeowners who qualify for Mortgage to Rent to remain in their family homes, we look to buy suitable homes from lenders where the mortgage holder can’t pay the mortgage and is eligible

Autism Initiatives:

https://www.autisminitiatives.org/about-autism Over 1 in 100 people in the UK and Ireland may be on the autism spectrum. People with a diagnosis of autism (including Asperger syndrome) usually experience some differences in social communication and social interaction, and sensory sensitivities.  These differences impact on day to day lives; but everyone with

Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission:

https://www.ihrec.ie/ The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission is Ireland’s national human rights and equality institution. We are an independent public body that accounts to the Oireachtas, with a mandate established under the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 (IHREC Act 2014). The IHREC Act includes and further

Rehab Services for Employers:

https://www.rehab.ie/national-learning-network/support-for-employers/ – Employer Services – Benefits of NLN to employers – Employing people with Disabilities – Employer testimonials – Employee Testimonials – FAQ

National Learning Network:

https://www.rehab.ie/national-learning-network/ National Learning Network (NLN) provides a range of flexible training courses for people who have experienced a setback, have had an accident, a mental health issue, an illness, injury or have a disability and extra support needs. We are the largest private provider of personalised education, training and employment services in Ireland. Our

Remember Us: Social Group for People with Special Needs:

https://rememberus.ie/our-story/ https://rememberus.ie/our-story/ Remember Us was set up by Nora Roban in 1998. When asked why, Nora replied: “The answer is simple. My son Paul has special needs. It is absolutely vital for people with special needs to develop their social skills and self-esteem early in life, to help integrate into

Download Today: AsIAm “Back to School” Handbooks

https://asiam.ie/download-today-asiam-back-school-handbooks/ Education can throw up many challenges for students with Autism such as the environment, structure, social aspect, curriculum and communication, to name just a few. However education is also an opportunity for people with Autism, of all abilities, to pursue their strengths, gain understanding in the local community and