AUTISM FRIENDLY BLARNEY
What is a Champion?
Champions are local businesses and organisations who commit to learning how they can better meet the needs of autistic people and put in place small accommodations which will make life better for the town’s Autism community.
Our current local Champions include:
Blarney Woollen Mills Hotel
Blarney Woollen Mills Shop
Christies Bar & Restaurant
The Mill Restaurant
The Castle Hotel
Supervalu
BFS Centra
Walsh's Allcare Pharmacy
Blarney Castle
The Yoga Space
Blarney GAA
EMF Lifting and Laughing
Club Ceoil
DAK Flooring
Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland
Blarney Wellness Centre
Blarney Library
Blarney Scouts
YAA Art Studio
Garda Siochana
Giddy Up Cutz
Blarney Credit Union
Tower Medical Centre
An Post
SBG
Muskerry Bar
Centra Village
Horgans
Osbournes Butchers
Foroige Whitechurch
The Harmony Hub
3 Easy Steps
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Staff Training
A quota of staff complete online 'Autism Awareness' training (approx 1 hour) The quota will depend on the size of the business/organisation.
2. Visual Supports
A visual guide to be created (with help from AFB committee) and made available to the public. AFB will provide a QR code to place at entrance to premises if needed. *please see visual guide library for reference
3. Sensory Accomodations
At least one sensory accommodation needs to be in place. These will depend on your type of business/organisation. Our committee will help you identify easy accomodations to implement. Examples include sensory-friendly hours, sensory-friendly lighting, quiet areas, sensory packs, etc.
AsIAmChampion Training
Please click the button below to complete the AsIAm online training for Champions
