19/01/2026
Furness Autism Expo is coming soon! ⭐️
On Thursday 16th April, we're bringing an all day conference by and for autistic people to The Bridge at Portland Walk in Barrow-in-Furness - and we want YOU to join us!
The day long conference will give you the opportunity to learn more about autism. Whether you're a working professional, a parent/carer, and/or an autistic person yourself. We hope there will be something of interest for everyone who attends.
Furness Autism Expo will include:
Speakers - Various talks and panel discussions from local autistic people and professionals. Focusing on subject areas including creativity, diagnosis pathways, employment, mental health, and more!
Community Showcase - Stalls hosted by various charities, community groups, and statutory services that work with autistic people.
Sensory Space - An opportunity to try and be shown lots of fidgets and sensory equipment, hosted by Hanna Munro Occupational Therapy.
Film Screening - A lived experience film screening platforming various local autistic voices. Produced by Alex Taylor.
The Furness Autism Expo CIC (Community Interest Company) was established late last year following a series of committee meetings including local autistic individuals and members from organisations including Autus Cumbria, National Autistic Society - Furness Branch, Shindig Furness, and Triple A Project.
We will be announcing the full schedule and open bookings soon. If you would like to have a stall at our Community Showcase please email [email protected] - note that we will be prioritising organisations and groups that work specifically with autistic people and/or have services that are particularly catered to them.
[Image description: A promotional image for the Furness Autism Expo on 16th April 2026. White and orange text on the graphic reads: "Join us at the Furness Autism Expo. 16th April 2026." The text is surrounded by various colourful stars.]
