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Sensory experience opens at Carnfunnock Country Park
Mayor Ald Geraldine Mulvenna, pictured with Cllr Maeve Donnelly (Mae Murray Foundation), with Council Officers Tara McAleese (Principal...
Oct 23, 2023


Ballymena man who survived multiple brain injuries in running for national achievement award
Local man Graham Hill A Ballymena man who is a “shining example to others”, is a finalist for a prestigious award from UK charity Headway...
Oct 17, 2023


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...
Sep 21, 2023


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 14, 2023


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 6, 2023


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...
Sep 5, 2023


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 25, 2023


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 14, 2023


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...
Aug 5, 2023


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...
Jul 11, 2023


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, 2023


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 27, 2023


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 20, 2023


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 18, 2023


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...
Jun 4, 2023


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 26, 2023


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, 2023


“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 23, 2023


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 19, 2023


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, 2023
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