NI Autism Strategy 2023-2028 aims to support needs of autistic people throughout their lives
The artwork is Sam's interpretation of what autism means to him. An updated Autism Strategy has been published to support the needs of...
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NEWS
Dec 7, 2023
Power NI and NOW Group announce training partnership for people with autism & learning difficulties
Pictured (L-R) are James Quiqley NOW Group Participant, Gillian McCaughtry Head of Customer Experience at Power NI, Nick Lundholm NOW...
Nov 27, 2023
Bringing the magic of inclusivity to Antrim Castle Gardens
The Goodfellow Family - Derek Goodfellow (Dad), Victoria Goodfellow (Mum), Katie-Louise Goodfellow (Daughter), and Dawson Goodfellow...
Nov 24, 2023
Special Olympics launches first ever Young Athlete programme in Riverside Special School, Antrim
Susan McCall (SO Ulster Staff), Olivia Lavery (Riverside Special School Principal), Dr Mark Browne (Permanent Secretary for the...
Nov 16, 2023
New Translink partnership keeps mobility scooter passengers better connected
(L-R) David Ritchie, Translink customer and mobility scooter user, Michael Lorimer, IMTAC, Angela Hutchison, Disability Action and...
Nov 12, 2023
Swann praises Family Fund NI at event marking charity’s 50th Anniversary
Pictured (L-R) Robin Swann MLA, Emma McKeown Family Fund NI, and Robbie Butler MLA Ulster Unionist MLA Robin Swann has praised the...
Nov 11, 2023
BBC Children In Need to broadcast from The Junction
Northern Ireland’s only fully accessible soft play centre will be one of the broadcast locations for the TV event of the year – BBC...
Nov 8, 2023
Funding success for new sensory garden in Ballyclare
Funding has been approved by the Department for Communities Access and Inclusion programme for a sensory garden at Ballyclare War...
Nov 7, 2023
New modern £210K public convenience facility now in Glenarm
Karen O’Neill (Department for Communities Regional Development Office), Francis Wilson (Vice Chair, Glenarm Village Committee), (Eamon...
Oct 26, 2023
First retail shop for Harmony Studio creates sustainable and inclusive employment in Ballymena
Pictured at the launch of the Harmony Studio, from left are Claire Warnock, James Perry MBE, Jordan Gibson, Mayor Alderman Gerardine...
Oct 23, 2023
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 17, 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...
Sep 21, 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 14, 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 6, 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 5, 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...
Aug 25, 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 14, 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 5, 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...
Jul 11, 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...
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