Noel Byrne

Intent: Ensuring all Autistic children had access to an appropriate school place that met their needs and enabled them to thrive::Ensuring Autistic people are appropriately consulted on proposals to reform Autism class / special school provision moving forward::Ensure 'Inclusive Special Classes' are appropriately piloted and evaluated and adapted to the needs of the Autistic community::Ensure the role of Autism diagnosis continues to be understood, valued and protected in meeting the rights of Autistic children within the education system

Details: Engaged with Department of Education and Youth on concerns around Autism class / special school provision and proposed 'Inclusive Special Classes'

Intent: Ensure the rights of Autistic people were reflected in the proposed plan and its implementation

Details: Attended the launch of the SNA Workforce Development Plan and engaged with a number of public officials at the event

Intent: Funding for the WALK PEER programme in 2027

Details: Funding for the WALK PEER programme in 2027

Intent: Funding for the WALK PEER programme in 2027

Details: Funding for the WALK PEER programme in 2027

Intent: Seeking funding for mobility instructor posts in order to provide travel training to all students who are vision impaired.

Details: Mobility training for schoolchildren with vision impairment.

Intent: Secure funding for budget measures

Details: Sought support for the CTTC's budget proposals to secure sustainability supports, VAT-71 modernisation, free fares for under-9s, and school transport funding idexation

Intent: Secure funding for budget measures

Details: Sought support for the CTTC's budget proposals to secure sustainability supports, VAT-71 modernisation, free fares for under-9s, and school transport funding idexation

Intent: To advocate for the development of Irish Sign Language as a Leaving Certificate curriculum subject and exam subject.To advocate for the publication of educational outcomes of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.To advocate for increased SNAs, Visiting Teachers and Special Education Teacher allocation hours for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students.To advocate for the increased availability of assisted technology for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.

Details: Meeting with the Minister for Special Education, Michael Moynihan TD

Intent: Ensuring the right to access autism assessment and autism specific services in health/education is strengthened in any reform of the Disability Act

Details: Engaged with relevant public officials on proposed changes to the Disability Act

Intent: Support for the AsIAm Autism-Friendly Schools Programme and increased understanding of the barriers encountered by Autistic students

Details: Invited public officials to attend Autism-Friendly Schools events across the country