Celebrating All Abilities in Neurodiversity
A new organisation, All Abilities Ireland, celebrates neurodiversity and additional needs inclusion by developing and delivering an inclusive creative and well-being space for families, children, teens and adults. The aim is to bring a little sparkle into everyone's life, helping them feel confident, boosting their self-esteem, and promoting the fact we are all different but equal at the same time.
They are beginning by offering free online neurodiversity social clubs in 5 counties, plus creative classes for all ages. You can access a variety of creative, positive groups and classes
here.
Neurodiversity programmes available:
Kids club is designed for children up to 12 years old to let them try new things, continue improving their skills which they are passionate about.
All Abilities Ireland offer drama, hip-hop, creative dance, mindfulness, and more for the youngest members.
This group is specifically created for teens (12 and up). It's a space where they can confidentially explore their thoughts and worries while building friendships through social skills programmes and experience dance, drama, well-being events or be a part of youth club.
A space for adults to meet others and explore drama or take time to work on their well-being through mindfulness groups. Events are designed for everyone over 18 years old.
What All Abilities say:
We are Neurodiversity champions and as a leading body in the All Abilities performing arts industry, we will nurture and inspire every individual who joins us. We also develop bespoke mental health programmes for schools, youth groups and other organisations.
We are focused on connecting all through social clubs and artistic formats. We believe our ways of approaching every group is unique and delivered to the highest standards. It is our goal to create an environment which will let our students be creative, grow their self-esteem and help them to reach their potential in variety aspects of life. Our integrated classes are connecting students of all abilities, to nurture equality, understanding and mainly an idea that we are all equal.