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Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Disability, Anne Rabbitte T.D., has launched an open call for Expressions of Interest to join the Autism Innovation Strategy Oversight and Advisory Group (Read Press Release here)
This announcement follows the launch of an initial public consultation on the Autism Innovation Strategy, which took place from 29 April to 30 May 2022.
The Oversight and Advisory Group’s main role will be to oversee implementation of the Autism Innovation Strategy. It is intended that this group should represent lived experience as much as possible. In particular, Expressions of Interest from people with autism, the neurodiverse community and representatives of Disabled Persons Organisations are encouraged.
Members of the Oversight and Advisory Group will have the opportunity to be closely involved in the monitoring and implementation of this important Strategy, which will utilise the key themes of innovation, empowerment and awareness raising to accelerate our journey towards becoming an autism-inclusive and neurodiverse-friendly society.
Anyone who wishes to join the Autism Innovation Strategy Oversight and Advisory Group should complete and submit either the ‘Autism Innovation Strategy Oversight and Advisory Group: Expression of Interest’ form or the easy to read form included below.
The closing date for receipt of Expressions of Interest is 5pm, Thursday, 30 June 2022.
A guidance paper, including an easy to read version, which provides further details can also be accessed below.
Any questions regarding the Autism Innovation Strategy development process or membership of the Oversight and Advisory Group should be sent to Autism_Strategy@equality.gov.ie
All Expressions of Interest will be screened to determine their completeness and eligibility. Applications deemed complete and eligible will then be fully assessed and scored as per the scoring criteria set out in the guidance note.
Depending on the number of Expressions of Interest received, there may be an additional interview / discussion stage, if required.
Successful candidates will be appointed to the Oversight and Advisory Group by Minister Rabbitte.
All Expressions of Interest are subject to release under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2014 and are also subject to Data Protection legislation.
It will be presumed that all information contained in your submission is releasable under FOI legislation.