Celebration for success of Special Olympics Ulster athletes at World Summer Games
Department for Communities Permanent Secretary Colum Boyle, CEO Special Olympics Ireland Matt English with broadcaster Denise Watson and...
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- Sep 14
CCGBCouncil to consider building a Changing Places toilet facility on Rathlin Island
Glens Councillor Cara McShane and Rathlin Island The potential to build a Changing Places toilet facility on Rathlin Island is to be...
- Sep 6
CCGBC Mayor recognises visually impaired Co Antrim judo player on gold medal success
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan with gold medal winning judo player Collette Kerr, her daughter Evelyn,...
- Sep 5
Sensory Day returns to Belfast Zoo this September!
Belfast Zoo’s Sensory Day is back! A fun filled day of free sensory activities is planned on Saturday 9 September 2023. This special...
- Aug 25
NI Fire & Rescue Service links up with knitting groups to create special Trauma Teddies
Watch Commander Bryan McCaul with members of Lisburn ‘Knit and Natter’ who contributed to the Trauma Teddies project. Northern Ireland...
- Aug 14
Isaac (3) gets his first ever powered wheelchair enabling him to explore like other children
Young Issac Millar enjoying his Wizzybug Isaac Millar is finally getting to experience what other children his age can do thanks to his...
- Aug 5
Musgrave NI partners with NOW Group to create employment programme and launch JAM card commitment
Head of Retail Operations for Musgrave NI Caroline Rowan; Sean Hanna, Director of Services for the Now Group (back right) and new...
- Jul 11
Two Antrim athletes return home with 12 medals from Special Olympic World Summer Games in Berlin
Aaron Lenzi and Johnny McCarthy Sixteen local Ulster athletes have made a triumphant return home, having secured a phenomenal 22 medals...
- Jun 27
Fantastic new sensory experience opens at People’s Park in Ballymena
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council last week celebrated the official opening of the new sensory experience in People’s Park, Ballymena....
- Jun 27
Latest Autism Information Roadshow taking place in MEA
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, in partnership with the Northern Health & Social Care Trust are hosting their third Autism...
- Jun 20
Over six million disabled people start receiving £150 Cost of Living payment
More than six million disabled people across the UK are set to receive a £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment from today. The one-off...
- Jun 18
New Retail Skills Academy launched to support people with autism and learning difficulties
Pictured (left to right) are; Sean Hanna, Director of Services at NOW Group; Conor Boyle, Regional Managing Director at Lidl Northern...
- Jun 4
Co Antrim charity is making waves with the publication of their Inclusive Beach Guide!
Member enjoying launch event at Portrush East Strand A County Antrim charity is making waves with the publication of their Inclusive...
- May 26
FANDOM CON: NI's first gaming convention celebrating autism to take place this weekend!
FANDOM CON, one of Northern Ireland's first-ever gaming conventions specifically designed for and organised by individuals with autism,...
- May 23
New publication launched to help parents of children with disabilities
Maxine Gibson, Professional Lead CYPSP, James Martin and Valerie Maxwell Children's Services Planning Professional Advisor CYPSP. The...
- May 23
“Systemic reform is critical” – Department for Education on report recommendations for SEN
The Department of Education has welcomed an independent review that forms the basis for transformational change of the SEN system in...
- May 19
Payment dates for £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment announced
The Government has announced today, Friday 19 May, that more than six million disabled people in the UK are set to receive their one-off...
- May 8
Belfast leisure centres to introduce swimming lessons for children with autism
Belfast leisure centres are to introduce new swimming lessons for people with autism, in a drive for inclusivity across the service....
- May 8
Dunclug Primary School achieves Autism NI Impact Award
Staff from Dunclug Primary School, Ballymena recently undertook specialised training with Autism NI enabling the school to continue in...
- Apr 23
Special Olympics celebrate sixteen Ulster athletes set for World Summer Games in Berlin
Ready for the World Summer Games, Special Olympics Ulster Athletes Leah Fegan, Ellie Armstrong, Jackie Stewart and Claire O’Neill are...
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