Listowel Autism Friendly Town

09/06/2026

An introduction to AI for older people see post below ⬇️

⚠️Limited Spaces Available!⚠️

Don't miss out on your chance to attend the 'An Introduction to AI For Older Adults.' 📲

This is a course held over 3 mornings on the 18th, 24th and 25th of June from 10:30am - 2:30pm in the Listowel Family Resource Centre in partnership of Older People's Council Kerry & Kerry PPN.

- How it already is impacting your life?
- How you can live a more informed life in a world of technology?

This is a practical, hand on experience 💻 delivered by the Maynooth University

Bookings can be made via:
🔗https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1988313173225?aff=oddtdtcreator
📧[email protected]
📞(066) 718 3686

08/06/2026

🗞️ May News Roundup

Another good month for raising Autism awareness & acceptance in Listowel.

It was great to be out & about, meeting our Champions in their workplaces & delivering Sensory Tool Kits.

We will be out & about during the summer as we have some Businesses / Organisations who will be accredited as Autism Champions 🏆

A great day at the Listowel Races family day, to support our autistic community. Thanks to the staff for accommodating us.

👏 Shout out to our Committee for their dedication to this wonderful project.

We thank our local businesses / organisations for their support in helping to create a town where everyone is welcome 🤝

➡️ Please share our posts & support our autistic families.

06/06/2026

Listowel is on track to be officially recognised as an Autism Friendly Community through the Asiam.ie Autism Friendly Town Programme.

Thank you to everyone who is involved with this intiative, your support will ensure that Listowel is a town for everyone.

05/06/2026

Our next Visual Guide to share with you is Listowel Family Resource Centre who has signed up to become an Autism Friendly Champion.

Massive thanks to Morgan for your help in pulling together the information / photos to produce the guide.

We were delighted to call in & deliver a sensory tool kit to Listowel Family Resource Centre last week.

Please share our post in support of our autistic community.
Stay tuned as we have more visual guides to share.

03/06/2026

Haircuts can be a stressful experience for autistic people.

Sharon & her team offer Sensory Sunday Sessions designed to create a more comfortable & positive experience.

The next session is Sunday 14th June.
Appointment only so please call on 068 53452 to book 💇‍♂️

03/06/2026

We have another Visual Guide to share with you.
Listowel Credit Union who has signed up to become an Autism Friendly Champion.

Massive thanks to Sara for your help in pulling together the information / photos to produce the guide.

We were delighted to call in & deliver a sensory tool kit to Listowel Credit Union.

We would like to say a special Thank You to Listowel Credit Union for funding the ear defenders, these form an important part of our Sensory Tool Kits.

Please share our post in support of our autistic community.
Stay tuned as we have more visual guides to share.

03/06/2026

Two online sessions available to signup for ~ links in the post below 👇🏼

Join psychologist Clara O’Byrne for an online talk titled 'Supporting Neurodivergent Parents’ on Tuesday 9th June at 7pm as part of National Carers Week. Register at https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1987898188996?aff=oddtdtcreator

On Friday 12th June at 11am, Asiam.ie will present an online session on Autism and Sensory Processing. Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1987900274233?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/06/2026

We are delighted to share another Visual Guide - Listowel Post Office who have signed up to become Autism Friendly Champions.

Massive thanks to Mary for your help in pulling together the information / photos to produce the guide.

We were delighted to call in & deliver a sensory tool kit to Listowel Post Office last Monday.

Please share our post in support of our autistic community.
Stay tuned as we have more visual guides to share.