AsIAm - Ireland’s Autism Charity’s Post

Creating Inclusive Pathways into Employment This weekend on RTÉ Radio 1, our CEO Adam Harris spoke about a powerful shift underway in the Irish insurance industry — one that’s focused on making the sector accessible to Autistic talent. That conversation marked the official launch of the Autism Accessible Employer Charter, a joint initiative between AsIAm and the Insurance Ireland Inclusion Taskforce. This Charter is designed to support Insurance Ireland member companies in assessing and developing inclusive hiring and workplace practices, with the goal of better attracting, retaining, and progressing Autistic employees. At its core, this initiative aims to create more meaningful employment opportunities, recognising the mutual benefit for autistic people and for businesses seeking untapped talent. With as many as 85% of Autistic people in Ireland unemployed or underemployed, the need for change is urgent. We are proud to work with progressive industry leaders who are taking this challenge seriously and taking action. We’re also encouraging companies across all sectors to consider becoming Autism-Friendly Employers by joining the AsIAm Employer Partnership Programme. Thanks to the Department of Social Protection’s Work and Access Scheme, up to 90% of the cost of this training and support can now be covered. 📝 Read more about the Autism Accessible Employer Charter here: https://lnkd.in/eRPGbm-Z 🎧 And listen to Adam’s full RTÉ Radio 1 interview here: https://lnkd.in/e-Yxpann Together, we’re building a future where every sector of Irish society gives Autistic people the Same Chance. #AutismInclusion #NeurodiversityAtWork #InsuranceIreland #AsIAm #SameChance #InclusiveEmployment #DEI