Autonomie empowers young people with additional needs to develop the skills to live independently and achieve their potential.
Autonomie – Empowers young people with additional needs to develop the skills to live independently and achieve their potential.“Autonomie” (formerly NBC the Lilac Service) was set up originally to support young people with physical disabilities, as well as parents and teachers to access mainstream education with the support of the Lilac Team.During the last seven years we helped over 275+ young people throughout Northern Ireland to decide with the support of their parents which school best suited their needs. The team was so successful it gained UK wide recognition with the award of the UK outstanding team award for its work in integrating disabled pupils into mainstream schools.In consultation with young people leaving special schools we decided to widen our work to include young people with additional needs to support and help them to make more of their life after school. We do this by offering:Independence Living SkillsEducating/TrainingSupporting/SignpostingCommunicating/ListeningInclusionEnjoyment/Fun/FulfillingFlexibility/EnablingTransition/goalsPartnerships
21/12/2024
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20/12/2024
We’ve Moved to a New page!
Thank you for supporting us and being part of our amazing community. This page is now retired, but our mission continues stronger than ever!
Please follow our new page to stay updated on our projects, events, and the impact we’re making together empowering young people with physical disabilities and allied additional needs.
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At Autonomie, we offer a range of practical programmes to help young people with additional needs to reach their potential.
Spaces are available, register your interest now! What Next? programme runs 2 days per week. Promoting positive mental health and practical learning that’s fun, this skills-based activities programme offers young people living with physical disabilities and additional needs aged between 16 and 25 a chance to learn life skills, gain education and work focus training, try independent living and more!
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Freedom2Choose programme offers young people with physical disabilities and allied additional needs aged between the ages 16 - 25, recreation and social space, skills development and supported events/activities independently of families and carers. Spaces are available! To learn more and to register speak to a member of our team!
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Right now we are looking for amazing volunteers who are passionate about helping young people with disabilities and allied additional needs reach their potential and lead fuller and more independent lives. Be a champion - Volunteer!
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Parents of newly born or recently diagnosed children with disabilities often experience shock; fear and concern for the future.
There are often issues with siblings, family, and external factors and attitudes towards them and their child. These families are often affected by isolation and marginalisation due to lack of practical information and emotional support.
Parents, carers and siblings can access:
Free confidential counselling
Practical advice and training
Signposting
Wellbeing activitie
To download any of our information and programmes literature visit our website here.
Our vital work is only possible thanks to our committed team of staff and volunteers, partners and funders. We would also like to extend our appreciation to individuals and organisations in the community that support our work.
