Ballymena teen chosen to advocate for young people as a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Youth Ambassador
Seventeen-year-old Alex Steede A young man from Ballymena in County Antrim wants to raise awareness about hidden disabilities through his...
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7 days ago
Ballymena girl to feature on Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children In Need
Sophie (9) from Ballymena with presenter Margherita Taylor Nine-year-old Sophie Thompson from Ballymena partnered with presenter...
Oct 22
Belfast City Airport’s ‘Autism in the Air’ initiative takes flight
In the cockpit… staff of Emerald Airlines Belfast City Airport has hosted a special ‘Autism in the Air’ event, offering 17 children with...
Oct 22
Young Ballymena movie star attends red carpet preview of King Frankie
Ballymena teen Claudia Betty proudly walked the red carpet in Dublin recently as she attended a special preview screening of King Frankie...
Oct 9
Ballymena girl to feature on Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need
Kathryn Davidson, founder of Sensory Kids, with daughter Sophie Eight-year old Sophie from Ballymena will partner with presenter...
Oct 3
Shhh-wing sets and seesaws as Mid and East Antrim promotes quiet play!
Pictured (L-R) Councillor Bethany Ferris, Fiona Surgenor (DEA Officer) and Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE. Mid...
Oct 1
Local charity submits plans for retreat in Ballymena’s Ecos Nature Park
Design image of Love Hope and Faith charity‘s proposed new retreat for children with disabilities. Images: DMC Visuals A planning...
Sep 22
MEA lead the way with inclusive start-up entrepreneurship event
Back Row L-R: Laura Murphy-Sloan Adapt NI, Rhonda Lynn MEABC, Julie Bonar Make the Call, Norman Sterritt NIUSE, James McCann Advice NI,...
Aug 29
Belfast Zoo to host sensory events in September
Belfast Zoo is continuing to improve its accessibility and are delighted to hold a month of sensory events in September. With quiet...
Aug 21
Northern Ireland’s first independent Autism Reviewer appointed
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt pictured with newly appointed Independent Autism Reviewer Ema Cubitt. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has...
Aug 7
Belfast City Airport retains ‘Very Good’ accessibility rating for seventh consecutive year
Belfast City Airport has retained its ‘Very Good’ rating, the highest available, for accessibility following the publication ofan annual...
Aug 6
Northern Trust celebrates 20 years of success at the Pavestone Centre
Pavestone Centre staff with Diane Spence, Director of Community Care, Allison Campbell-Smyth Assistant Director and Colette O’Neil, Area...
Jul 18
Antrim Forum makes a splash with £1.5M investment in swimming facilities
Local children take a dip in the recently refurbished swimming facilities at the Antrim Forum, officially opened by the Mayor of Antrim...
Jul 16
New state-of-the-art care facility for adults with learning disabilities unveiled in Ballymena
Pictured (L-R): Ciara Todd (Regional Manager, HealthCare Ireland), Marius Coman (Holmes Court Home Manager), Ben Rayot (Holmes Court...
Jul 5
Loughguile woman overcomes challenges of Cerebral Palsy to achieve First-Class Honours at UU
Anna Kane graduates with a First-Class Honours undergraduate degree in Journalism this summer. Anna Kane, a passionate advocate for...
Jul 3
Belfast Zoo achieves Autism Impact Award
Belfast Zoo is delighted to announce it recently has achieved the Autism NI Impact Award. This is the latest development in a programme...
Jun 24
Fairhill Shopping Centre announces Castle Tower School as its chosen community partner
Pictured (L-R): Valerie McLernon, Centre Manager of Fairhill Shopping Centre, Alison Lovett, Chairperson of Castle Tower Parents, Friends...
Jun 19
Quiet hours to be introduced to parks in Mid and East Antrim
The sensory garden at People’s Park in Ballymena. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is to introduce “quiet hours” in its parks in a bid...
Jun 10
Top golfers come to Antrim for the British Blind and Disabled Golf Open
Many of the leading blind and disabled golfers from around the world will take part in the British Blind and Disabled Golf Open...
Jun 1
Acknowledgment for the ‘inspirational’ work of Causeway Giants Wheelchair Basketball Team
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Steven Callaghan, with team members. Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens,...
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