
DCU announce collaboration with global design leader to create the first Autism-Friendly University
https://www.dcu.ie/commsteam/news/2020/dec/dcu-announce-collaboration-global-design-leader-create-first-autism Dublin City University is collaborating with a world leader in the field of architectural design to create the first ever Autism-Friendly University Design Guide. The university will work with global expert Magda Mostafa, an Associate Professor in the Architecture Department at the American University in Cairo (AUC) and author of the world’s first research-based desi

Reshaping Universities' Infrastructure to Facilitate Education for Autistic Students
https://www.aucegypt.edu/news/reshaping-universities-infrastructure-facilitate-education-autistic-students October 27, 2020
By Reem Abouemera Dublin City University (DCU) was declared the world's first autism-friendly university by AsIAm, Ireland's National Autism Charity, through its educational and social support for students and staff on the autism spectrum, and is now working to expand its physical infrastructure and architecture to incorporate autistic needs. On that acc