Aideen Hartney

Intent: Understanding of and support for the work of AsIAm and our organisation's vision and purpose

Details: Held an event to launch the AsIAm Strategic Plan 2026-2030 and invited a range of public officials

Intent: Support for the 14th Autism Europe Congress::Support for creating an impact legacy for the Congress in terms of employment of Autistic people, building capacity within the Autistic community, tackling misinformation and promoting accessibility

Details: AsIAm hosted the 14th Autism Europe Congress in Dublin and invited a number of elected representatives and DPOs to take part. The Congress was supported by Failte Ireland, Dublin City Council and the Department of Children, Disability and Equality.

Intent: Our Senior Policy Officer Adrian Carroll was invited by the Director of the National Disability Authority Dr. Aideen Hartney via email to speak at an online event on the 26th June held by the National Disability Authority to mark the coming into force of the European Accessibility Act. Adrian accepted their invitation and spoke at the event

Details: Anniversary of the European Accessibility Act

Intent: Remove inappropriate terminology around Autism

Details: Engaged with Director of NDA on wording of a survey on CDNT services

Intent: Tackle misinformation/misconceptions on autism prevalence and ensure support for autism-specific supports

Details: Accepted an invitation from Assistant Secretary to speak at an event on disability prevalence

Intent: Understanding of the policy concerns of the Autism community and support for the work of AsIAm

Details: Invited and hosted designated public officials at AsIAm National Autism Conference