Celebrating the Mayors Ball 2025 with Autism Friendly Waterford

  Mayor’s Ball 2025. Thank you to everyone involved in the Mayor’s Ball and to our supporters in this great city. Together we will make our city inclusive for all as we continue to support the Autistic Community in Waterford.     An amazing day yesterday in The Mansion House, Dublin where Waterford has been […]

Autism Friendly Waterford Coffee Morning at The Viking Hotel

  Thank you to Louise and Colleen in The Viking Hotel Waterford for hosting our Autism Awareness Coffee Morning to finish our very busy month of April. Thank you to everyone who came along to say hello, 50 shades of exceptional . Looking forward to seeing everybody over the summer months .     An […]

Autism Friendly Waterford at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Community Awards

We were delighted to be part of the awards to recognise the contributions from our wonderful community groups at this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Jason Murphy presented the awards in City Hall and was emphatic in his praise for the #community and voluntary sector.     An amazing day […]

Autism Friendly City Celebration Dinner

A lovely evening last Friday night in The Granville Hotel at our Celebration Dinner for our accreditation as being the 1st Autism Friendly City in Ireland.     An amazing day yesterday in The Mansion House, Dublin where Waterford has been declared the first Autism Friendly City in Ireland. We would like to thank the […]

Autism-Friendly Waterford at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2025

  A Great Day at St Patrick’s Day Parade Waterford today. Well Done to everyone involved. A Community working together to make Positive Change.     An amazing day yesterday in The Mansion House, Dublin where Waterford has been declared the first Autism Friendly City in Ireland. We would like to thank the Waterford Chamber, […]

Waterford Proudly Becomes Ireland’s First Autism-Friendly City

  An amazing day yesterday in The Mansion House, Dublin where Waterford has been declared the first Autism Friendly City in Ireland. We would like to thank the Waterford Chamber, WLR, Healthy Waterford and everyone who supported us so far on our journey. Thank you to AsIAm for creating the initiative and all their support. […]

Waterford Chamber’s Autism Training Proposal Officially Endorsed

  Waterford Chamber of Commerce are proud to share that our proposal has been endorsed by @Autism Friendly Waterford. Co-Chairperson Maolíosa Ní Chléirigh stated, “This initiative would be so beneficial to our Autistic community. Training parents and autistic adults, who already have first-hand experience, would help to reduce waiting lists so that children and young […]

Autism Friendly Waterford Receives Cheque from Viking Marathon Fundraiser

Members of our committee, Mandy, Maolíosa and Tony were delighted to accept a cheque on behalf of Autism Friendly Waterford from fundraising at this year’s Viking Marathon. Many thanks to all who helped in the preparations and the Viking Marathon on the day. WLR FM Waterford Viking Marathon Asiam.ie

Autism Friendly Waterford Supports Viking Hotel’s Inclusive Initiative

Autism Friendly Waterford were delighted to deliver a bespoke support session to the Viking Hotel, Waterford. The Viking Hotel are already inclusive to the Autism community and, from this session, plan to implement even more inclusive accommodations to all with invisible disabilities. We are proud to have them on our initiative. Viking Hotel Waterford  

Autism Friendly Supplies Available at City Square for Spraoi Weekend

  City Square Waterford this Spraoi Weekend. You will find our Autism Friendly Supplies upstairs as you enter our Foodhall We kindly ask that people respect this over the weekend,read the sign and take for the right reasons  We are trying our best to do as much as possible to support Individuals and families who […]

Sensory Hub Use, How it Works +
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PARENT / GUARDIAN & CHILD

Purpose of the Sensory Hub:

The Sensory Hub is a small, shared space designed to support children’s regulation, relaxation, and sensory engagement. It may include sensory equipment or materials intended to promote calm, focus, and wellbeing.

Purpose of the Sensory Hub

The Sensory Hub is a small, shared space designed to support children’s regulation, relaxation, and sensory engagement. It may include sensory equipment or materials intended to promote calm, focus, and wellbeing.

Parent / Guardian Disclaimer and Acknowledgement  

By agreeing to the terms below, I confirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of the child using the Sensory Hub and acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. Voluntary Participation: My child’s use of the Sensory Hub is voluntary.

2. Parental Responsibility: I understand that my child uses the Sensory Hub at their own risk, taking into account their individual needs and abilities. No smoking, vaping, eating or drinking.

3. Supervision: I understand that appropriate supervision is required at all times, either by a parent/guardian.

4. Time and Appropriate Use of Equipment: I agree that my child will use all equipment and materials as intended. 20 minutes is the time limit of each visit and access is on the hour and half hour.

5. Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, the organisation, its staff, supervisors, and volunteers shall not be held liable for injury, loss, or damage arising from normal use or misuse of the Sensory Hub.

6. Behaviour and Safety: I understand that access may be withdrawn if my child’s behaviour poses a risk to themselves, others, or the equipment.