"Galway Autism Partnership says its vision is for "a society that is accepting and understanding of autistic people and their families, ensuring their right to equal opportunities and participation". The organisation adds that its mission is to improve the quality of life for autistic people and their families by providing and facilitating quality peer support, information, social activities, training and education."
"The charity outlines a number of objectives, including offering effective and appropriate support for autistic people and their families, ensuring that a range of advocacy services - including self-advocacy support - is available to individuals and families, and challenging and changing perceptions of autism through awareness-raising, capacity building and information. It also aims to increase opportunities for autistic people to be socially involved and included in activities within their communities,"
""Hi guys, my name is Thomas. I am nearly 10 years old. If I meet you, I will proudly introduce myself and say my whole title - my name is Thomas Byrne-Burke. I am Autistic, ADHD and also have dyslexia. "I am in 3rd class and I attend an ASD unit ca"
Thomas Byrne-Burke of Claregalway, who has autism, ADHD and dyslexia, launched an online fundraiser in support of Galway Autism Partnership. He exceeded his original €1,000 target, with donations reaching €1,340 within two days. Galway Autism Partnership promotes a society accepting and understanding of autistic people and their families and aims to improve quality of life through peer support, information, social activities, training and education. The organisation provides advocacy services including self-advocacy support, pursues awareness-raising and capacity building to change perceptions, and seeks to increase community inclusion and social opportunities for autistic people. Thomas credits the charity with helping him understand and manage his autism.
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