After being postponed due to Storm Ashley, the Mayor of Derry and Strabane is hosting an inclusive birthday party for children with autism and complex needs.
A 'massive birthday party ' for children with autism and complex needs is set to go ahead in Derry next weekend, after it was called off when Storm Ashley hit back in October. The Mayor of Derry and Strabane, councillor Lillian Seenoi-Barr, whose son Brian has autism and a severe learning disability, had extended the open invitation to young people aged 4 to 18 to join her for the event back in October.
It had to be postponed when the council moved to shut public parks, play parks and pitches as Storm Ashley approached, but is now set to go ahead on January 12. The Mayor said, 'I want to throw a massive birthday party for any young people or children who may have been excluded from birthday parties in the past because of their additional needs. It’s heartbreaking to imagine that there are children in our community who are not invited to parties and I want to have a special event for them because everyone deserves to be part of the party. It’s an open invitation and everyone is welcome so if you register your details online we will see you in the Foyle Arena for a fun filled afternoon of fun, games and cake!' Dawn McKendry, Senior Employment Officer at Now Group and a parent of three neurodivergent young people welcomed the Mayor’s initiative. “The Now Group are delighted to support this wonderful inclusive initiative,” she said. “As a mother of three neurodivergent teenagers, I have personal experience of invites to birthday parties stopping due to misunderstanding of behaviours that can lead to social isolation for some children. “Thank you to the Mayor for hosting this event that will create a safe and understanding environment for every child to be part of the party.” The Mayor’s Inclusive Birthday Party has been divided up into three sessions
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