Listen Back: Monaghan Autism Friendly continues to break down barriers
The Monaghan Autism Friendly Committee is working to improve inclusivity and accessibility for neurodivergent individuals in Co Monaghan, Ireland. Committee members share personal experiences of navigating employment and public spaces to advocate for better community support.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing grassroots movement to integrate neurodivergent perspectives into local community planning and workplace culture.
A group of local advocates across Co Monaghan are highlighting the importance of making communities more inclusive for people with autism.
Conor O'Neill is the chairperson of the Monaghan Autism Friendly Committee and also co-founded an autism social group for adults.
The local advocate said it's very powerful to have an autistic person like himself who is at the helm of an autism friendly committee as it lets people know that autistic people can go out and lead.
Conor alongside his committee members are on a mission to provide safe spaces for young people to fully engage and be part of the local community.
The local man said it's important to ensure that all neuro divergent and autistic people are given the same opportunities as other people across Co Monaghan, adding that you can only bridge a gap by inclusion not exclusion.
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