FermanaghASCommunity

[FermanaghASCommunity @FermanaghAutism]

Only 22% of autistic adults are in any kind of employment (ONS). If you are an employer currently recruiting please consider the skills and abilities of autistic adults, many of whom want to work and contribute. #equalopportunities #NoDiscrimination #AutismAcceptance #Autism

[FermanaghASCommunity @FermanaghAutism]

@healthdpt FAQs linked here refers to England, is this annual health check automatically available to people in NI too? Can this be extended to include people with ASD who do not have a learning disability? @CarersNI @AutismNIPAPA @PFTweets @AutismInit @disabilityni

[Contact @contactfamilies]

Learn more in our Annual Health Checks factsheet 👉 https://t.co/fBf4vdRjFc

Or read our FAQs for detailed answers to common questions and concerns 👉 https://t.co/C6pFQMQj9M

[FermanaghASCommunity @FermanaghAutism]

A politician, a party leader, who understands and appreciates carers and how they contribute to society and who really knows what it feels like to be a carer?! Imagine that.

[Ed Davey @EdwardJDavey]

Caring isn’t just my family's story, it is the story of millions, caring for each other, dealing with tough times, and keeping going with love.

Sharing our story hasn't been easy, but it's important. It's time to bring carers' experiences into the light.

[All On The Board @allontheboard]

Today is World Autism Awareness Day.

#WorldAutismAwarenessDay #Autism

[FermanaghASCommunity @FermanaghAutism]

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[Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug]

This erasure of children with support needs (including in the apology from the photography company) is a blatant representation of everyday & accepted erasures of children with disabilities - invisible on school websites, excluded from clubs & trips etc. https://t.co/V1bealpOw8

[FermanaghASCommunity @FermanaghAutism]

This. This. This. #assumeIcan

[Scope @scope]

Ableist assumptions can become reality by creating barriers for disabled people.

It's time to change perspective 👓

📹 "Assume I can. So maybe I will."

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

SEND diaries: Mothers record 'typical day' parenting their children https://t.co/GyH68HZfeo

[Baroness Keeley of Worsley (also on BlueSky) @KeeleyMP]

I raised that there are over 2,000 autistic people or people with learning disabilities detained in inappropriate in-patient units despite the Government promising to close them all down over TEN years ago.

@wesstreeting is right, Ministers have shown breathtaking complacency.

[Mencap NI @Mencap_NI]

We are recruiting!
We are looking for parents/carers of children aged 18months – 6years with additional developmental needs to take part in our EPAtS Cluster Randomised Control Trial.

EPAtS is an amazing course designed to empower families with practical, realistic and sensitive support.

Hear from one of our past parents: “I never opened up to anyone before about how life with autism is like, but this group has made me feel so comfortable and understood. When someone understands and
supports you, it makes everything feel easier and better.”

You can reserve your spot at our information session on Wednesday 15th November through the link below:
https://t.co/mgwTNQ7nSn

Or for more information contact our family support team:
[email protected]
#mencapni #mencapfamilysupport #mencaprct #mencapniepats #mencapnirct #rct #epats

[FermanaghASCommunity @FermanaghAutism]

Only 22% of autistic adults are in any kind of employment (ONS). If you are an employer currently recruiting please consider the skills and abilities of autistic adults, many of whom want to work and contribute. #equalopportunities #NoDiscrimination #AutismAcceptance #Autism

[FermanaghASCommunity @FermanaghAutism]

This is great to see. Hopefully, there will be a good turnout from @FermanaghGAA teams. @TempoMaguires #Autism #inclusionmatters #accessforall @UlsterGAA

[FermanaghASCommunity @FermanaghAutism]

@CllrAdamGannon Rural people, including those with learning difficulties/disabilities, are already isolated. Limited week day normal bus services. None at weekends. Relying on community transport services that are themselves limited & also not fully funded. Families are struggling in many ways.

[FermanaghASCommunity @FermanaghAutism]

Key point in this... "ensue
resources available to ensure vulnerable people do not fall between the cracks." THEY ALREADY DO!

[Guardian news @guardiannews]

Ministers tell police to respond to fewer mental health-related 999 calls https://t.co/YkhVCljnBG

[Mencap @mencap_charity]

2000 people with a #LearningDisability and autistic people are locked away right now.

Many are held not because they need treatment, but because of a lack of support in the community.

People should live in #HomesNotHospitals - help end this scandal: https://t.co/Mlh5eOmwMT👈

[Mencap @mencap_charity]

"The mental trauma I see him living with is heart-breaking."

Elliot's family were told he'd be home in weeks after admission to a mental health inpatient unit.

He was held there for four years.

His sister Rebecca describes the impact of his experience: https://t.co/cdgfqsOBYa

[Sky Sports @SkySports]

Jeff Stelling with a powerful message during Mental Health Awareness month ⬇️

[FermanaghASCommunity @FermanaghAutism]

Register to vote. And apply early for a postal vote if you want to vote that way. #Elections2023

[Dermot Devlin he/him @castleDD]

Are you disabled in Northern Ireland?

Deaf and Disabled People make up 20%+ of the population, so use your voice and make yourself heard for real change.

Register to vote in the 18th May NI Local Council Elections before 28th April.

https://t.co/8S9JwJyZwu

#LE23 #CripTheVote #Disabled #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityTwitter #MyWayAccess

[Real Leo @LeoKavanagh]

As a Disabled Person or a Carer for a Disabled Person, how has this State failed you? This is a serious question and I'd appreciate lots & lots of answers please. #DisabilityRightsRising

[FermanaghASCommunity @FermanaghAutism]

"There has also been no mention of the previously announced £25 million to support unpaid carers or the £300 million mentioned in the white paper to integrate housing into local health and care strategies."
https://t.co/Kvw37NsBXD

[Sky News @SkyNews]

'About two-hundred and ten autistic adults are in employment, that is a ridiculously low figure'

Former Justice Sec Sir Robert Buckland MP discusses Autism Review for businesses to 'reap the benefits of a neuridiverse weorkforce'

https://t.co/3BoBWs2fDA

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