Breaking the Barriers: How Your Business Can Support Ireland’s Autistic Community
Being Autistic can cost up to 60% more than the average cost of living. From therapies and supports to sensory tools, transport, and healthcare, the financial burden on autistic individuals and their families is significant.
At AsIAm – Ireland’s National Autism Charity, they work to reduce these barriers and promote inclusion in every aspect of life. One of their most impactful initiatives is the Autism ID Card Programme, now used by over 10,000 cardholders across the country and growing significantly. These cards help autistic people access public services with greater understanding and dignity.
They are now expanding the programme to include discounts from businesses—and we’re inviting members of the Small Firms Association to get involved.
Why it matters?
Offering a discount, no matter how small, can have a real impact. It’s a simple and powerful way to support the autistic community and build lasting connections with loyal customers.
- Benefits for your business
- Show leadership in inclusion and accessibility
- Be recognised as an AsIAm ID Card Partner and be added to our programme
- Reach over 10,000 cardholders and their families
- Help ease the financial burden on a growing and deserving community
- We believe that small changes make a big difference. By partnering with businesses across Ireland, we can build a network of support that lightens the everyday load for autistic people.
To learn more or to sign up to offer a discount, please visit www.asiam.ie/what-we-do/asiam-autism-id-card or contact AsIAm at Idcards@asiam.ie
