Dungarvan Champions
Waterford Festival of Food
Waterford Festival of Food is one of Dungarvan’s best known community events, drawing people from all over to celebrate local food, producers, and culture.
Their team showed genuine enthusiasm for inclusion and were one of the first groups to complete our Autism Friendly training.
They’ve committed to making the festival more accessible and sensory-aware for autistic individuals and families, with plans to improve signage, Offer quiet times, visual guides & fast track system at food stalls
Tournore Court Residents Association
This local residents group has led by example in showing how community spaces can be inclusive.
After completing their training, they’ve taken steps to ensure that future events and shared spaces in their area are welcoming to autistic residents.
Their support reflects the kind of everyday inclusion we want to see grow in neighbourhoods across Dungarvan thoughtful, practical, and community driven.
Future Champions
Several businesses and groups have signed up and committed to becoming Autism Friendly Champions as part of our three-year rollout plan. They are awaiting training and already taking steps in the right direction.
These include:
Abbeyside AFC
Hive Education
360 Cookhouse
Dungarvan Shopping Centre
Ready to Get Involved?
We’d love to hear from you. Becoming an Autism Champion is a chance to make a lasting difference, not just for your customers, but for your staff, your community, and future generations.
To register, simply download our registration form and return it by email to autismfriendlydungarvan@gmail.com.
We’ll be in touch with training dates and next steps.
Thank you for your support.
– Autism Friendly Dungarvan Committee
Thanks to 360 Cookhouse for supporting Autism Friendly Dungarvan
Stay in the heart of Dungarvan’s vibrant coastal town. Understanding the importance of individuality is at the heart of our accommodation. 360 Stay recognises the unique, individual tastes and requirements of each guest that passes through our door.
Thanks to Abbeyside AFC for supporting Autism Friendly Dungarvan
Founded in 1955, Abbeyside AFC is home to multiple teams across the Waterford Junior League and WSFL, along with a thriving kids academy held every Saturday at Dogleaf Park.
Thanks to Dungarvan Shopping Centre for supporting Autism Friendly Dungarvan
The Centre has established itself as the number one shopping destination in the South East, proudly positioned at the heart of the town and now part of our journey toward greater inclusion and awareness.
Thanks to Hive Education for supporting Autism Friendly Dungarvan
Thank you to Hive Education for supporting Autism Friendly Dungarvan.
Hive Education bridges the academic and emotional wellbeing of children and young people, empowering them with the tools to succeed in both education and life. Through a mix of face-to-face and online courses, Hive helps nurture essential skills for long-term wellbeing, for both children and the adults who support them.