Intent: Ensuring all Autistic children had access to an appropriate school place that met their needs and enabled them to thrive::Ensuring Autistic people are appropriately consulted on proposals to reform Autism class / special school provision moving forward::Ensure 'Inclusive Special Classes' are appropriately piloted and evaluated and adapted to the needs of the Autistic community::Ensure the role of Autism diagnosis continues to be understood, valued and protected in meeting the rights of Autistic children within the education system
Details: Engaged with Department of Education and Youth on concerns around Autism class / special school provision and proposed 'Inclusive Special Classes'
Co-hosted a webinar on the topic of Inclusive Special Classes with the NCSE - Event / ReceptionCorresponded with Minister Naughton and Moynihan on the issue - EmailCorresponded with the Department on the issue - Email
Meeting in Department of Education and Youth office on 6 July, Maria McHenry and Aoife Mullen, INTO Officials were in attendance. Brendan Doody, PO was also in attendance. - Meeting
Meeting in INTO Head Office on 6 July, Maria McHenry and Aoife Mullen, INTO Officials were in attendance. Brendan Doody, PO was also in attendance. - Meeting
Intent: Improved understanding of the priorities of Autistic people in the education system::Improved engagement with disability advocacy organisations
Details: Met with Secretary General and senior officials to discuss inclusive education
Intent: Ensuring the right to access autism assessment and autism specific services in health/education is strengthened in any reform of the Disability Act
Details: Engaged with relevant public officials on proposed changes to the Disability Act
