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1 day ago
King Frankie movie featuring local lass Claudia Beatty set for screening in Ballymena
Audiences in Ballymena can look forward to enjoying a screening of the Celtic Tiger film with a difference ‘King Frankie’ as part of Film...


5 days ago
New Changing Places facility opened at Marine Gardens Park in Carrickfergus
The play park at Marine Gardens, Carrickfergus A new Changing Places facility at Marine Gardens Park in Carrickfergus has now...


Feb 9
Housing Executive signs up to JAM Card initiative
Maeve Monaghan, Chief Executive of NOW Group, joined the Housing Executive’s Director of Corporate Services, David Moore, to launch the...


Feb 9
Launch of Inclusive Tourism Pilot Programme for accommodation providers
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council (MEA) has launched a pioneering initiative designed to help certified accommodation providers in the...


Dec 4, 2024
Building understanding & accessibility of autism
Autism NI Chief Executive Kerry Boyd & Chief Constable Jon Boutcher launch a series of bespoke training webinars for officers and police...


Dec 3, 2024
easyJet and easyJet holidays join the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower global network
This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, easyJet and easyJet holidays announce they are proud to become an official member of...


Nov 17, 2024
Sensory garden approval for playgroup in Antrim
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have approved a request for a sensory garden to be created at the rear of Muckamore Community Centre,...


Nov 10, 2024
Exciting opportunities for service users as Northern Trust joins DoE’s Award/Joint Award Initiative
Representatives of The Duke of Edinburgh Award/Joint Award Initiative pictured at Rathmoyle Resource Centre in Ballycastle with staff...

Oct 30, 2024
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...


Oct 29, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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...
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