The Highlighter News

25/01/2024

The Highlighter News had a great time visiting

to talk about the news, writing and much more. Articles written by participants will be live on our website soon! http://thehighlighter.org

21/11/2023

The Highlighter News has a new voluntary opportunity for an Editor. Find out more at the link below:

The Highlighter New is seeking a new Editor. This is an unremunerated (unpaid) role with a time commitment of about five to six hours a month.

14/11/2023

The Highlighter News is seeking a new voluntary Social Media Officer. Find more details here:

The Highlighter New is seeking a new Social Media / Communications Officer. This is an unremunerated (unpaid) role with a time commitment of approximately (roughly) three to four hours a month.

27/10/2023

Discover global news through an accessible lens with The Highlighter News. We aim to break barriers and allow everyone access to information about the world they live in. Read more: www.thehighlighter.org

23/10/2023

The Department of Health are developing an information service for Autistic people, their families and their carers.  This information service will also provide information for people who are waiting for an Autism Assessment. To help us make the information service as useful and supportive as p...

23/10/2023

We believe everyone has the right to access the news. We're dedicated to delivering news in a way that everyone can understand.
Stay tuned for our upcoming November issue which is a special edition about Gaza, Israel and Hamas.

20/10/2023

Did you know we're a monthly newspaper BY and FOR people with learning disabilities and autism? 🗞️ Get ready for news that's accessible and easy to understand!

09/10/2023

In this month's issue: PSNI data breach, NI politics round-up, RAAC causing school closures and more. Read The Highlighter News, Northern Ireland's newspaper for people with learning disabilities and/or autism at http://thehighlighter.org.

06/10/2023

This month's Highlighter News covers current topics in Northern Ireland and beyond. Written by and for people with learning disabilities and autism, The Highlighter News aims to make news more accessible for all. Read October's issue now at

Welcome to The Highlighter News! What is the Highlighter? The Highlighter is a monthly newsletter that contains a selection of news from Northern Ireland, the U.K. and worldwide. Who is it for? We believe that news should be accessible for everyone. Our content, font and design has been specially de...

05/10/2023

Out now! The October issue of The Highlighter News is now available. Visit our website www.thehighlighter.org to read or listen to this month's issue.

Welcome to The Highlighter News! What is the Highlighter? The Highlighter is a monthly newsletter that contains a selection of news from Northern Ireland, the U.K. and worldwide. Who is it for? We believe that news should be accessible for everyone. Our content, font and design has been specially de...

30/09/2023

Did you know The Highlighter News also comes in a dyslexia-friendly version? Just email [email protected] to request a copy.

29/09/2023

Traditional media isn’t always accessible for everyone. That’s why we created The Highlighter News for people with learning disabilities and autism. Email [email protected] to learn more.