Thinking Useful Links/Organisations:

Autism Northern Ireland:

https://www.autismni.org Autism NI is a parent led partnership organisation formed to promote positive collaboration between parents, professionals and individuals with Autism and address the need for appropriate services. This partnership ethos extends to the charities promotion of a multi disciplinary, cross agency response to issues such as assessment, diagnosis and

National Council for the Blind Ireland (NCBI): Services:

https://www.ncbi.ie/our-services/ https://www.ncbi.ie/our-services/ OUR SERVICES: NCBI provides a variety of services to support people who are living with sight loss. Advice and information We provide advice and information on a range of issues relating to sight loss. Emotional support and counselling We are here to help you to deal with your diagnosis and to

Bluebird Care:

https://bluebirdcare.ie/care-services/intellectual-disabilities-support-services/ The support we provide for people with intellectual disabilities is tailored to each individual’s needs – we do not believe in a ‘one size fits all’ approach. We believe in a person-centred approach which means that the needs of the individual are at the heart of everything we do. Person-centred planning is

Muiriosa Foundation:

https://www.muiriosa.ie/ Muíriosa Foundation supports individuals (and their families) with an intellectual disability and/or autism to live self-directed, connected and fulfilling lives. Currently we employ over 1,100 staff and operate across nine counties – Laois, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Longford, Kildare, Tipperary, Kilkenny and Wicklow. Our headquarters are at Moore Abbey, Monasterevin,

Disability Federation of Ireland:

https://www.dpoi.ie/ Disabled People of Ireland is a group of disabled people who have come together to develop an organisation for disabled people and disabled peoples’ organisations (DPOs) in Ireland. We want to involve all disabled people regardless of “type” of disability and we strive to be inclusive and supportive to all. Why We Exist:

The Crann Centre:

https://www.cranncentre.ie/ The Crann Centre provides a range of programmes and supports designed and informed by people living with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, along with their families. Using innovative and evidence-based research from around the world, Crann aims to provide a range of support in-centre and in coordination with other organisations.

St. Michael’s House:

https://www.smh.ie/ St. Michael’s House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with intellectual disabilities and their families in 170 locations in the greater Dublin Area. It supports 1,782 people and this has an impact on thousands of family members. St. Michael’s House is a

Hear: Higher Education Access Route

Hear Website The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR)  is a college and university scheme that offers places on reduced points and extra college support to school leavers from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are resident in the Republic of Ireland. This site will give you all the information you need to

Super Valu: Autism Friendly Shopping

Super Valu: Autism Friendly Shopping Super Valu Website At SuperValu our ambition is to build more inclusive communities across Ireland. Our work with AsIAm and Middletown Centre for Autism has opened our eyes to what we can do to ensure we use our unique position in the heart of Irish

LOFFA: Laois Offaly Families for Autism

https://www.loffa.ie/ LOFFA: Laois Offaly Families for Autism: Laois Offaly Families for Autism is a local support group by parents for parents and families of children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We actively campaign to raise awareness of autism in our area and seek health, educational and support services that