🇮🇪 🏆 ⭐️ 2023 'Integrity in Fundraising' Award Winner for making an 'Outstanding Contribution' to the Good Cause Sector. ⭐️ 🏆 🇮🇪
#AutismInitiatives
An Independent Irish Organisation - Changing Lives & Futures With Ground-Breaking Initiatives.
Check out our NEW Autism Pathways Initiative - in conjunction with PrivateTutor.ie - connecting the best SEN Tutors with Parents for July Provision and the rest of the year too!
Want To Know Why We Refuse Funding, Grants or Government Assistance of Any Kind?
OUR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE INITIATIVES
We Help Autistic People Find Their Place in The World
Further than that, we teach them the way to be independent and self sufficient but to be part of a community and to care about others. Autistic people care, many just can't show that emotion. But actions speak louder than words. Our higher functioning autistic adults earn independent livings through our initiatives and training. They all proudly support those less fortunate. 50% of their revenue is used to fund AAC Devices and other therapies that help non verbal and 'severely' affected autistic people who need round-the-clock care.
We're all parents & family members of autistic people.
We were all concerned about the future.
We worried that our loved ones would be alone and unprepared for the world if they were reliant on 'the system'.
So we created our own. Check it out!
Independence
Our initiatives are structured to provide autistic adults and young people with the tools to be independent, fulfilled and accepted.
Everybody Involved Has A Close Personal Connection To Autism
We are mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters and grandparents of autistic people and we welcome all.
We Do What Others Merely Speak About
The time for action is now. In a fast-changing world, actions speak louder than words. We are securing the future for the present and future generations.
AAC DEVICES
We Supplied 500+ AAC Devices To Non Verbal Autistic Children & Young Adults in 2023
Augmentative Alternative Communication devices are expensive but very effective for many children and young adults with communication issues. They are not readily available without lengthy funding applications and processes. We simply raise the money and give them to those who will benefit from them right now.
TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT
In 2023, We Placed 15 Autistic Adults With Employers. That's 3 More Than 2022!
This initiative saw us train autistic adults with employable skills ranging from website design, graphic design, IT and data entry to coding and AI. Many autistic people have an aptitude for this type of work but lack the opportunity to develop them and deploy them in the workplace. We aim to change that, leading by example and raising awareness with employers. Get involved. Together we can break down barriers and secure the future for our children and future generations.
In 2024 We Will Double The Amount Of People We Help.
The support of the public will be vital as we are totally independent of funding. That's a decision we have made and plan to stand by. We will retain control of our free speech and our destiny by raising the money we need through initiatives.
LET'S DRIVE CHANGE
Support Our Work
We're all volunteers, unpaid and do not claim expenses of any kind. You can join us or support us in a number of ways. We are doing this because we feel it's the only way to be sure of the future. We are not reliant on the government or any funding from external sources. We provide value in exchange for support. Read about our initiatives and services and if you'd like to be part of what we're doing, we welcome you with open arms.
We are a social enterprise, non profit & entirely run by volunteers.....
Nobody at One Autism is paid at all... we are parents and family members of autistic people and we're trying to secure an uncertain future by breaking taboos and breaking down barriers to social integration and employment. We are leading by example... the only way we know how... if you or somebody you care about is affected by autism and wants to be a part of what we do, simply complete the form and get in touch.We have a wide reach, it doesn't matter where in Ireland you may be.... we can and will help, support and welcome you and your loved ones.
Our I.T. Training Programme was a big success last year....
We successfully trained and placed 12 autistic adults last year with innovative employers who have been nominated for awards this year... if you're an employer and want to know about the positive traits autistic people can have, especially from an employer's point of view.. reach out to one of the team to discuss.
Engage with one of our amazing initiatives today! Simply complete the short form here on this page & one of the volunteers will be in touch. We love welcoming new members and sharing what we've built... helping others realise that there's never been a time in history before when it's been so easily possible to utilise the positive traits of autism to build brighter lives and futures not just for autistic people but family members too... not forgetting the wider community as a whole! Every time an autistic person and a neurotypical person engages with one another and learns from the experience, two lives are enriched and we get one step closer to harmony and understanding, tolerance and acceptance.... and that's good enough for us!
We are an All-Ireland Organisation. Registered office ROI: 26 Pembroke Street Upper, Dublin D02 X361. Registered office NI: 21 Botanic Ave, Belfast BT7 1JJ
'The Integrity in Fundraising Award, presented by Verify My ID Live, recognises outstanding dedication to upholding ethical standards and restoring public trust in fundraising initiatives. This award honours organisations that demonstrate a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and accountability in their fundraising efforts, setting a benchmark for industry integrity.'
'By implementing robust measures to validate the authenticity of their fundraisers as genuine, unpaid volunteers with a profound personal connection to their cause, One Autism has not only elevated fundraising standards but also restored public faith in a sector marred by distrust.'
'Their unwavering dedication to transparency and accountability serves as a beacon of inspiration for others, showcasing the profound impact of ethical practices in revitalising community confidence and support for charitable endeavours.'
