Autism Acceptance Festival

DCU, NCI and ATU Sligo are, respectively, the first, second and third HEIs in Ireland to receive AsIAm designation as Autism Friendly HEIs. In 2024, CCT and DkIT both received their designations. NCAD are continuing the work in preparation for application.

In 2026, we six higher education institutes are proud to work together again to host the Autism Acceptance Festival. Now in it's 5th year, the festival hosts a series of public-facing events that centre autistic people and promote autism acceptance.

Learn more about the speakers in this event and find more events in this series by visiting our Festival Hub.

Different Perspectives - Panel Discussion

Time: 1-2pm
Date: Monday 23rd March

Anne Hannan (CCT) will host a panel discussion with Sarah Beth Henry from Tyrone Productions, producer of Néara Éagsúlacht: Dearcadh Difriúill; Cúnla Ní Bhraonáin-Morris, who took part in the documentary, and Mick O’Dowd, whose son Traolach was also featured.

Students are invited to a watch party event of this film, taking place on the previous evening on Sunday 22nd March at 7pm.  You can join this by visiting "Watch Party - Sunday 22nd March".

How to Register

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Other Autism Acceptance Festival Events

If you are interested in finding out more about our other events, please visit our Festival Hub to check out what is happening.