(Ireland) Cork makes plans to be "Ireland's most autism-friendly city"
- Apr 24
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Cork has unveiled an ambitious plan to become Ireland's most autism-friendly city.
The move came as studies have indicated that one-in-65 (1.5pc) of the school going population in Ireland has an autism diagnosis.
However, it is believed that up to 4pc of the overall Irish population may be on the autism spectrum.
The blueprint will involve Cork City Council appointing a dedicated autism-friendly city officer who will promote awareness of the condition across all aspects of Cork life with the aim of making the city more inclusive.
The role will be central pillar of Cork city’s three-year autism-friendly plan which is designed to embed inclusion across public services, community life, and local infrastructure.
Autism charity, AsIAm, is working with the council on the programme.
Building on Cork’s achievement of the AsIAm autism-friendly town designation, this phase represents a move from recognition to systemic, long-term change, with the goal of establishing Cork as a model for inclusive urban development. . . .
Lord Mayor Cllr Fergal Dennehy warmly welcomed the announcement and described the move as “a landmark moment for Cork City”.
"The appointment of an autism-friendly city officer demonstrates our commitment to not only maintaining but accelerating our progress towards becoming a truly inclusive city," he said. . .
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