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Autism ID card - IAA

  • 17-08-2016 11:32PM
    #1
    LJ3103
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 118 ✭✭


    Hello

    My son has just been diagnosed as being Autistic and I was looking to get him an ID card, to make life a little easier when traveling through the likes of the airport or days out

    I know that Irish Autism Action can provide them but to be honest I am a little weary due to the recent negative press coverage the charity has recieved.

    Is this the only place I can get a card for him or is their another card that is recognised. We are still finding our feet so I hope someone can point us in the right direction or alleviate or concerns


    Thanks


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  • #2
    Crea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,049 ✭✭✭Crea


    You can get a carers card from the carers association. Similar benefits. I agree IAA are to be avoided.


  • #3
    DM addict
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 567 ✭✭✭DM addict


    LJ3103 wrote: »
    Hello

    My son has just been diagnosed as being Autistic and I was looking to get him an ID card, to make life a little easier when traveling through the likes of the airport or days out

    I know that Irish Autism Action can provide them but to be honest I am a little weary due to the recent negative press coverage the charity has recieved.

    Is this the only place I can get a card for him or is their another card that is recognised. We are still finding our feet so I hope someone can point us in the right direction or alleviate or concerns


    Thanks


    If it's for the airport they have their own thing - https://www.dublinairport.com/at-the-airport/passenger-information/special-assistance/autism-asd - think Shannon has something similar.


  • #4
    Miaireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,066 ✭✭✭Miaireland


    DM addict wrote: »
    If it's for the airport they have their own thing - https://www.dublinairport.com/at-the-airport/passenger-information/special-assistance/autism-asd - think Shannon has something similar.

    I think Cork Airport may as well. I am almost certain that I saw a link on their website yesterday.


  • #5
    Eibhlin2011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭Eibhlin2011


    i have had both the Irish autism card and the family carers card - they both work as well as each other. You as the carer of your ASD child can get in to a lot of places free - like the zoo etc. We also use it at our local swimming pool and cinema. While visting theme parks in the UK you can get a ride access pass to skip the queues which is great.


    https://familycarers.ie/get-involved/become-a-member/subscription-fees/
    I think they're online way of applying for the card is not working so you would need to phone them


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