Portadown Woman Encourages Other Young Jobseekers with Autism

Portadown woman encourages other young jobseekers with autism

A young Co Armagh woman has praised the support she received from a Northern Ireland charity consortium supporting people on their journeys towards employment. Amy Cummins (19) from Portadown used the support of Appleby Trust through charity group Prosper to secure a role with Orchard Stables. Amy, who experienced anxiety as she navigated new places and new people, was diagnosed with autism at the age of 15. As a result, homeschooling was a more…

From Awareness to Action: Creating Authentic Neurodiversity Support in STEM Workplaces

For this blog - part of a series on EDI strategies hosted by the APPG on Diversity & Inclusion in STEM - we asked Leah Milner-Campbell from the John Innes Centre to share insights on how research institutions can move beyond awareness to create meaningful change for Neurodivergent staff and students.

Employer News:Welsh careers adviser wins national award for championing neurodiverse support

A Careers Wales adviser from Cardiff has won a prestigious national award for her work in making careers support more accessible for neurodivergent individuals. Bethan Williams, who works within the Working Wales service, has been named winner in the “Career Development Professional Working in Non-Education Settings” category at the 2025 Careers Development Institute (CDI) Awards. Bethan has been […] The post Welsh careers adviser wins national …