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Michael

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Advocate. Tweets about History. Gaeilge. Autism. 🏳️‍🌈. 🇻🇦. 🇪🇺...inter alia

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Today's budget is about investing in the now and future. @AsIAmIreland is calling for greater investment in our education system. Better support for carers & those on disability allowance. Our pre budget submission is available here asiam.ie/what-we-do/pol…


It was a real joy to be at the launch of the publication of the book "Special Education in an Independent Ireland 1922-2022" by Professor Emer Ring, a stalwart, friend and change maker when it comes to inclusive education. Looking forward to reading this.

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It’s just over 1 month to go until @AsIAmIreland National Conference. We have an incredible line up of speakers including @SheffieldLuke @milton_damian, Rosie King and Fiacre Ryan. Join us in “Navigating the journey towards the same chance”. asiam.ie/events/confere


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All children have a right to an education, this is secured in legislation. Yet today in Ireland we see families of Autistic children take to the streets, take High Court actions and effectively implore the State to provide an educational placement for their child.

📺 Ireland's Education Crisis airs 29 Aug at 8:30 PM on Virgin Media One & Play.  Reporter @maireadcleary7 reveals how kids with special needs are being left behind as resources dwindle & teachers leave.  #EducationCrisis #Ireland #SupportOurKids @VirginMedia_TV



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Our special School starting back Monday after 9 weeks off and no idea who our teacher is, who the snas are or even bus escort. It's very easy to start a school year off well and this is not it. @1Hildegarde @ncseirl @NormaFoleyTD1 @Education_Ire @ncseirl @campaign4carrig


Whilst many children & young people started back to school today, there were some cohorts of young people left behind. Every year we hear from parents without a school for their child. The system must do better, we are failing our young people. The Same Chance is not given.

Child with autism refused place by 19 schools – The Irish Times irishtimes.com/ireland/social…



The Autism Innovation Strategy will create a tangible reference point for Autistic people and families in supporting them to live in a society that is inclusive. This Strategy has been in the making for many years. The next step is to ensure it is underpinned by legislation 💪

AsIAm Welcomes Government Publication of National Autism Strategy, read our full statement here: asiam.ie/news/asiam-sta…

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What an incredible day we had yesterday for our 5k run4autism. Made even that bit more magical with the good weather. Thanks to all those who support this event year on year.

What a day at our #Run4Autism. Today we celebrated our community and all the amazing people in it ☀️ Thank you to everyone who came out and joined us in celebration. If you would like to support the runners you can donate here eventmaster.ie/fundraising/ca… 💜



Join us on July 28th in Corkagh Park for this year run4autism. If you can't be with us on the day you can signup to our virtual run and receive a jersey/medal and stringed bag. Bígi linn

Our #Run4Autism is back!! Join us for this year’s 5k inclusive run in Corkagh Park on July 28th. With fun for all the family it's an incredible inclusive day out. Sign up here 👇 eventmaster.ie/event/lA9YFV8H…



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To my knowledge, this is the first autism friendly Debs ball in Ireland. Congratulations to David Hickey and others who have helped to organise it @AsIAmIreland - let's help them to spread the word!

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Members, Students & Alumni Join the @KingsInns group taking part in this great day out ✔️ Email Members@kingsinns.ie to join us (run/walk/push/stroll) ✔️Register with @AsIAmIreland at link below

Our #Run4Autism is back!! Join us for this year’s 5k inclusive run in Corkagh Park on July 28th. With fun for all the family it's an incredible inclusive day out. Sign up here 👇 eventmaster.ie/event/lA9YFV8H…



Assault is a criminal offence covered under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. To prove assault one must show intention to commit such a crime. Unless we can prove intent we need to move away from such language as it's punitive, regressive and damaging.

AsIAm is concerned & disappointed at the use of language in this article and other @Education_Ire publications which refer to assaults in the classroom. The use of such language is distracting from the real issues - lack of support, resourcing & training. independent.ie/irish-news/con…



Important we continue to apply pressure on the lack of school placements for autistic children.

AsIAm was delighted to meet with Minister Naughton today to discuss key educational issue for our community. The issues pressed upon include access to support for autistic people and the pending publication of guidelines on Restraint and Seclusion

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Not a truer word spoken 💪 join us on the 28th July

Along with the Euros and the Olympics this is one of the sporting events of the summer. 🙌💪 @AsIAmIreland @MichaelMemof @AdamPHarris @KODLyons

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This year's #Run4Autism takes place for the 6th year in Corkagh Park. The event is for all abilities (run/walk/stroll/push). Join us as we raise funds for @AsIAmIreland autism charity. Retweets welcome. asiam.ie/events/run4aut…

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Such a great show as always Aedín @lyricmoviemusic . Loving the Lion King tribute.

Songs from #Tony award winners @MerrilyOnBway & The Outsiders. A Birthday nod to Lalo Schifrin who conducts @rte_co A 30th anniversary salute to Disney’s @TheLionKing we remember #DonaldSutherland Plus, #ViggoMortensen scores his film 'The Dead don’t Hurt' 1-4pm on @RTElyricfm

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We are looking for young autistic people (aged 11-17) to engage on this important piece of research on codes of behaviour. The findings of this focus group will feed into our overall research on this topic. Retweets welcome @irl_open @sparkle4autism @involve_d6_d6w

Is your Autistic child interested in being part of a research focus group about codes of behaviour in schools in Ireland? If so, please complete this expression of interest form! forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

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No child should have to go public demanding a school place. How can we get it so wrong year after year. @AsIAmIreland continues to fight this blatant breach of a child's constitutional and human rights.

‘Every day he asks and every day our hearts break’: Children with special needs lack school places for September – The Irish Times irishtimes.com/ireland/educat…



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