Autism Friendly Sligo

12/02/2026

Pop this into your diaries now :-) We are very much looking forward to it. It was a highlight of our calendar last year.

Image shows a number of a crowd of people walking wearing t-shirts with the neurodiversity rainbow infinity symbol and carrying balloons and signs that say "Autism Awareness Walk". Test says Chance of Walk for Autism 2nd April. Walk starts at 11am. Meet at the Doorly Park playground. Finishes at the Sligo Traveller Support Group Office. All welcome.

All are welcome to join us on the day,

10/02/2026

Round three of Autism Champions' Training is coming up on Thursday February 26th from 7:00pm. It is an evening session this time to catch people who are not available during the day. If you are part of a business, service, or organisation in Sligo and would like to improve accessibility for autistic people and help us make Sligo an Autism Friendly Town, please drop Tara an email at autismfriendlysligo@gmail.com.

Image description:
Autism Friendly Sligo logo at the top left with the details above and the words: 'Businesses, groups and organisations, who complete this training, can become Autism Champions for Sligo, which helps Sligo achieve accreditation under the AsIAm Autism Friendly Town Scheme'. The AsIAm Logo and the Sligo PPN Logo are at the bottom right

07/02/2026

We're meeting lots of lovely people in the Asiam.ie employment event at the ATU today.

22/01/2026

It is great to see research backing up what we already knew. Disinformation about autism is very harmful to our community.

We welcome this timely study, which counters misinformation spread last year about autism.

More info 👉 asiam.ie/news/statement-on-autism-misinformation-study

13/01/2026

We are very much looking forward to hosting this event in Sligo. All welcome. If you would like to volunteer to help out on the day, please message autismfriendlysligo@gmail.com with your name, mobile number, and when you are available. It would be good to have help from 9:30am, if possible.

📣 Careers Event Alert!

Are you an Autistic jobseeker, employer, supporter or advocate?

Join us on Saturday 7 Feb 2026 at ATU Sligo campus for the AsIAm Employment Seminar & Careers Event.

Packed with supports, workshops, and networking designed to help open doors and break down barriers.

What to expect:
- Hear from Adam Harris and the AsIAm Employment Team about AsIAm’s programmes designed to tackle autism unemployment.
-Learn about employment supports offered by the Department of Social Protection.
-Engage with autism service and education organisations, and Autistic community members.
-Partake in CV Development and Interview Skills Workshops for Autistic Jobseekers.
Registration & More info 👉 https://asiam.ie/events/careers-fair

26/12/2025

Lovely pics of our committee members Nike and Pippa. This was a fantastic (but very loud) celebration for International Migrant Day on 18 December. We were very happy to provide ear plugs for any who needed them. Then we all danced the night away.

26/12/2025

From all at STSG,

26/12/2025

Nice to see two of our committee members working closely with Sligo DPO. Pippa is our chair and Maddie is our Sligo DPO rep.

We had a great session last Thursday doing some diaability equality training with our new reps on the Sligo County Council Disability Consultative Commitee. We look forward to part two in the new year.

21/11/2025

21/11/2025

Editing to add: places are filling up fast, only 3 left at the time of writing.

Big thank you to Sligo Traveller Support Group Ltd who are hosting a sensory santa again this year. Please call them on 071 914 5780 to book a place.

Poster with light green background and images of baubles, holly, gingerbread, christmas tree, santas and a snow man. Text reads: STSG Christmas Extraordinare. Santa, food and fun for all everyone welcome. 13th December 12 - 3 pm. Free event!! Free hot meal available. Special guest visiting! Guess who?? Sensory Santa by appointment only. Please contact STSG for time slots. Regular Santa is also visiting, no appointment necessary. Hosted at STSG 1A St Anne's Road F91 Y59C, 071 914 5780. Includes logos of Shine.ie (with the slogan step up to stamp out stigma), STSG, HSE, Sligo PPN, NW Drug and Alcohol Taskforce, Tusla, CYPC, Sligo Leader Partnership, and connecting for Life Sligo and Leitrim

05/11/2025

Congratulations to Adam Harris, Asiam.ie CEO, who has been appointed to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC).

Six new experts and activists have been appointed to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC).