All Party Group on Autism

Purpose: The role of the All Party Assembly Group on Autism (APAGA) is to:

• Advocate for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD);
• Secure increased funding for ASD;
• Progress necessary legislation on Autism;
• Influence to ensure effective strategic, policy and planning systems for Autism;
• Identify potential new funding sources for ASD;
• Participate in the global Human Rights campaign for Autism; and
• Share expertise and research information.

Forthcoming Meetings

23rd August 2010, Room 21 at 3.00 - 5.00pm

Officers of the Group

Chairperson: Dominic Bradley, MLA

Vice-Chairperson: Michelle O’Neill, MLA & Tom Buchanan, MLA

Secretary: George Savage, MLA

Treasurer: John McCallister, MLA

Group Members

MLAs

Dominic Bradley, SDLP	Brian Wilson, Green
Tom Buchanan, DUP	Kieran McCarthy, Alliance
Michelle O’Neill, SF	Cathal Boylan, SF
George Savage, UUP	Billy Armstrong, UUP
John McCallister, UUP	Patsy McGlone, SDLP

Contact Details

Mr Dominic Bradley, MLA
Room 383, Parliament Buildings, Stormont, BT4 3XX.
Administrative support provided by Autism NI (PAPA)

Financial or other benefits received

Non