28/04/2026
We did it✨
On Friday, the Houses4Autism Final Conference brought together the EU consortium, autistic advocates, educators, policymakers, formally opened by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Cllr Ray McAdam, keynote by Deputy Rory Hearne TD and panel of expert speakers, with a supportive message from Minister Norma Foley TD, all united around one powerful idea:
Independent living starts with wellbeing✨
Mental health resilience isn't a footnote. It's the foundation. And technology like VR can help people build that foundation safely, at home, at their own pace.
Here's what our international award-winning research told us:
- 60–90% of autistic adults experience loneliness
- 55–82% hold third-level qualifications — yet only 14–45% live independently
- In Ireland: just 5% live alone; 65% live with family
- 100% called for better autism training
We've developed a curriculum, real-world lesson plans, and a VR housing environment, and the results speak:
- 93.3% of educators improved their skills;
- 75% of autistic adults rated the VR experience 5/5.
The work doesn't stop here. We're now building on this Project, launching our summer courses for primary teachers and further refining our multi-sector inclusion training based on our research and project insights.
Thank you everyone for attending ☺️
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