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Autism Friendly Waterford
Mission Statement
We are a group of parents and allies of the Autistic community of Waterford who are engaging in the AsIAm Autism Friendly Communities initiative to implement actions to make Waterford Ireland’s first Autism Friendly City, where neurodiversity is welcomed and celebrated.
Waterford has been voted the best place to live in Ireland. We want to make sure that this holds true for people of all abilities, creating a truly inclusive city and county.
Our Aims
Three-year initiative in partnership with www.asiam.ie
- To train a quota of organisations and groups in Waterford to become Autism Friendly
- To support a quota of organisations and groups in Waterford with sensory accommodations within their work environment
- To engage employers to provide Autistic accommodations, work placements or employment opportunities
City Quota
Customer Facing (public interaction with Autistic people)
- 20 Businesses
- 20 Public service organisations
- 20 Voluntary groups
Employment Facing (employers of Autistic people)
- Additional to above quote
Sign Up Process
Sign up to become an Autism Friendly Organisation
Undertake training
Make Environmental Accommodations
Committment to Employment
