{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6a58a4afcebd1afd44b28ec3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":" Trim Mum’s Fight for Her Non-Verbal Autistic Daughter Sparks Protest - 16/07/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1784189172633-1569c155-a219-48bb-8d15-91bc594e6ca4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>A Trim mum says she has been pushed to breaking point after years of fighting for vital supports for her non-verbal autistic daughter. </p><p><br></p><p>Now, after what she describes as a desperate battle to access services and secure ongoing care, Mandy is taking her fight to the streets.</p><p><br></p><p>Mandy says her daughter Jade’s story is just one of many, with families across Meath facing long waiting lists, staff shortages and a lack of essential supports. This Saturday, she is bringing families together for a protest in Trim, calling for urgent action and asking those in power to finally listen.</p><p><br></p><p>Mandy joined us on The Agenda this morning. </p>","author_name":"lmfm "}