
Arklow launched its plan to become autism-friendly in March this year.
It's the latest Wicklow town to become Autism Friendly. Bray, Greystones and Wicklow all achieved the status in 2019.
Irish Charity AsIAm and PTSB launched the 2025 Autism Friendly Towns initiative on Tuesday June 10th.
It empowers cities, towns and villages across Ireland to become genuinely inclusive of autistic families and their families.
Communities are asked to set up a steering committee, recruit Autism-friendly champions in their community and co-create a plan to bring about real inclusion for Autistic people in their community.