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Belfast-made cartoon with autistic lead character aims to make classrooms more inclusive

A new Belfast-produced cartoon series featuring an autistic lead character will launch this September, aiming to make classrooms more inclusive.

22 hrs ago
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Children in England referred to Prevent over republican extremism fears as guidance for Northern Ireland cases remains absent

11 August 2026
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Tandragee support worker Lynsey Anderson wins national award for learning disability care

24 July 2026
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Assistance dog aids patient during treatment at Altnagelvin children's ward

21 July 2026
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Designer sale in Donaghadee to support autism charity Tribe

16 July 2026
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Nine Golds for Ards Gymnasts at Special Olympics Dublin Games

16 July 2026
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Positive Futures marks 30th anniversary with tree planting at Mount Stewart

05 July 2026
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Assembly Debates Donaldson Abuse Scandal as Speaker Makes Statement on 2021 Knowledge of Allegations

29 June 2026
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Bail granted for adventure park volunteer accused of indecent exposure

25 June 2026
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Sensory Support Boxes Backed by Mid and East Antrim Council

16 June 2026
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Teenager remanded in custody after police inspector set on fire in Carrickfergus riot

11 June 2026
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Limavady Woman Among Finalists for Miss Universe Ireland 2026

11 June 2026
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Call for foster carers as 109 children with disabilities wait for short breaks

04 June 2026
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MP urges action on special educational needs places in North Down

28 May 2026
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Omagh conference spotlights neurodivergent inclusion

18 May 2026
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Assembly Passes RHI Closure Bill as Autism Services Debate Exposes Systemic Failures

12 May 2026
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Dr Agnes Lunny Retires from Positive Futures Disability Charity in Bangor

07 May 2026
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PEACEPLUS ASPIRE Programme Links Northern Ireland Schools with Neighbours Across Border

05 May 2026
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St John the Baptist College Opens Specialist Classes for Special Needs Pupils in Portadown

01 May 2026
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Sensory Pod Installed at Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children

22 April 2026
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Special Needs Teacher Fined for Speeding 61mph Past Portadown School

22 April 2026
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Omagh Riding for the Disabled Association Opens Sensory Room

21 April 2026
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Lurgan Man Fined and Banned from Driving After Crash in Sister's Uninsured Car

21 April 2026
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Sinn Féin MLA Urges Action on Autism Services Shortfalls

16 April 2026
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Ministers Visit Down Family Benefiting from Disabled Facilities Grant Adaptations

14 April 2026
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Ministers Lyons and Nesbitt Visit Downpatrick Home Adapted via Disabled Facilities Grant

13 April 2026
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South West College Receives Autism NI Award for Inclusive Education Practices

07 April 2026
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