Young people are in for a treat with the Halloween Bash at Ardnavally Outdoor Activity Centre, Belfast on Saturday 2 November 2019, 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm.
Party games include Pass The Spooky Parcel, Scary Musical Chairs and more!
Join us for the End of Programme Barbecue on Friday 28 June 2019 at Ardnavalley Scout Activity Centre from 6.30 pm - 10 pm.
Join us and celebrate as another year of What Next? and Freedom2Choose programmes come to a successful end.
All of the family are welcome to come along!
On Saturday 22 September 2018, participants will get the chance to learn about 'Health Living' in a fun and practical way as part of Autonomie’s ‘Good Mental Health’ themed Freedom2Choose Programme.
Autonomie is delighted to launch the What Next? Programme with the first session due to take place on Wednesday 4 July 2018. Suitable for young people aged between 16 and 25 living with physical disabilities/mild/moderate learning disabilities this activities programme will offer participants a chance to develop life skills, have new experiences, build friendships.
Designed to promote positive mental health, What Next? delivers fun-packed activities every Wednesday and Thursday at Finaghy Youth Centre, Belfast, 10.00 am to 2.00 pm.
On Wednesday 4 July, Drakes Music will facilitate a creative music workshop at Finaghy Youth Centre. Everyone will get the opportunity to express themselves using a variety of computer interfacing technology and musical instruments regardless of ability.
To further details on our What Next? Programme, or to register your interest, please contact Autonomie's Services Manager Lynne Morrison either by email at autonomieorg@gmail.com or by telephone on 028 95918051.
As part of our 'Boundaries and Limitations' themed programme, participants will visit Newcastle. Ice cream, candy floss and all things seaside await our arrival on Saturday 23 June 2018.
Places are strictly limited. To find out more, including update-to-date times and to reserve your place, please contact our Freedom2Choose Programme Coordinator Lynne Morrison by telephone on 028 95918051 or by email at hello@autonomie.org.uk
As part of our 'Boundaries and Limitations' programme theme, participants will take part in a Vinyl Printing workshop. A Father's Day activity, this workshop will focus on choosing what is appropriate to print for a parent/carer.
Autonomie is delighted to host Mums' Pamper Evening on Friday 15 June. As part of Carers Week 2018, the event aims to promote relaxation and offers guests relaxation techniques using essential oils and tips on Self Care.
Refreshments will be available for each guest.
7.00 pm - 9.00 pm, Friday 15 June, Lilac House, 4 Sandhurst Road, Belfast, BT7 1PW
This event is part of Autonomie's Family Support Services.
On Friday 15 June, young male service users can enjoy an evening out at the Odyssey Complex, Belfast.
Places are strictly limited. To find out more and to reserve your place, please contact our Freedom2Choose Programme Coordinator Lynne Morrison by telephone on 028 95918051 or by email at hello@autonomie.org.uk
All members are asked to make a voluntary donation of £3 for this event.
On Saturday 9 June zoologist, Catherine Bennett is bringing her Animal Jungle Show to Autonomie and participants will look at what animals live solitary lives and what animals like to lie with others - and what happens when you mix this up
This will be followed by 'Make your own Pizza'!
As part of our programme themed 'Personal Boundaries and Limitations'. Young people will get a chance to have a ten pin bowling experience at the busy Odyssey Bowl, Belfast.
This practical and fun activity will give participants a chance to develop awareness of appropriate behaviours towards a range of people, including showing respect for each player by sitting in designated places and showing respect for each player by giving them space to play.
Our work is underpinned by listening and robust research. We listen to many voices. We hear directly from young people and it's important too that we hear from their families.
We would like to extend an invite to carers and parents to join us for a Parent Forum meeting on Saturday 26 May starting at 2.00 pm.
Further details will be available soon.
This is part two of a two part Boundaries and Limitations activities workshop for young people with additional needs. The course will take a practical approach, allowing participants to further explore the concept of respect, whether earned or to be earned - and look at personal space and when and why it is important to be respected.
The Theme of this programme is 'Personal Boundaries and Limitations'. During this workshop, participants can choose to take part in a variety of exercises to build skills in identifying and respecting personal boundaries and limitations. This session is the first of a two-day workshop and it will introduce the concepts of recognising our own and other people's boundaries, comfort zones, and individual differences in a fun, interactive way.
On Saturday 28 April, young ladies will get a chance to enjoy the ritual of Afternoon Tea! From dainty sandwiches, fluffy scones, buttery cakes and pastries, it is set to be a fabulous afternoon.
On Friday 27 April at Lilac House we’re hosting a ‘Guys Night in’!
Young men have been very involved in the planning and a fun evening of entertainment and choice of takeaway meals awaits.
Come meet our team, see our new, modern and fully accessible centre LILAC House (Linked Independent Living and Advice Centre)! Find out about our new and existing activity programmes for children and young people with a disability and find out how our new family support programmes.
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Join us for the Autonomie Musical Extravaganza on Saturday, 14 April! Young people have been working really hard from January to now to bring you an afternoon of music, song, dramatics, and even solo performances!
A great family fun afternoon to be had and Afternoon Tea will be served after the show by the young people, staff and volunteers.
Everyone welcome!
It's dress rehearsal time at Freedom2Choose on Saturday, 7 April as young people prepare for the Autonomie Musical Extravaganza on Saturday 14 April! Everyone is super excited about the performance and all our young people have worked so hard so well done everyone!
Freedom2Choose is back! Following the Bank Holiday break, on Saturday 24 April we have another fun-filled, exciting session ahead. Young people will continue with 'Autonomie Musical Extravaganza' practice.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Event postponed due to recent adverse weather which resulted in the cancellation of a practice session. On Saturday 10 March young people will continue with a practice session followed by burger and chips.
On Saturday 3 March 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Finaghy Youth Centre, we have another fun-packed ‘Autonomie Musical Extravaganza’ practice session in store - the last practice session before the show on Saturday 10 March 2018.
We've another fun-packed 'Autonomie Musical Extravaganza' practice session in store for young people on Saturday 23 February 2018. 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Finaghy Youth Centre, Belfast
On Saturday 17 February, young people will be continuing with their preparation for the 'Autonomie Musical Extravaganza' by practicing their dance moves and making masks.
On Saturday 3 February young people will continue with preparations for the 'Autonomie Musical Extravaganza' and also get a chance to take part in a healthy eating cooking demo and enjoy some tasty sausages, beans and toast.
Our next Freedom2Choose takes place on 3 February, 2: 00 pm to 4: 00 pm! Young people will practice for the 'Autonomie Musical Extravaganza' as well as work on making scenery for the show.
Freedom2Choose returns this week with a Cyber Safety presentation by Const Keith Johnston from PSNI.
This session which is the last in our Keeping Safe Programme is designed to empower young people to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly in our digital world.
Autonomie is hosting a 'Girls Pamper Night' at LILAC House on Saturday 5 January 2018.
Suitable for young females aged between 14 and 25 living with a disability, 'Girls Pamper Night' will offer participants a chance to socialise, display their creativity, as well as develop their personal presentation skills in a safe and collaborative environment.
It's nearly here for the Freedom2Choose Christmas Meal. On Saturday 16 December Freedom2Choose young people will get the chance to celebrate their achievements over a festive meal at American Diner - Boston Grill at Lisburn Omniplex.
Having completed the 'Keeping Safe' themed Freedom2Choose programme young people learned how to keep safe in the community, how to safeguard their personal possessions, how to stay safe online as well as how to recognise a disability hate crime and how important it is to tell a trusted adult - with steps on how to report it.
Freedom2Choose Keeping Safe workshop with PSNI
Young people will acquire new skills and become more knowledgeable on ways to safeguard themselves and their belongings in the community as well as learning how to recognise the signs of a disability hate crime and how to effectively report it.
On Saturday 4 November programme participants will enjoy a Ten Pin Bowls experience followed by a visit to a busy restaurant.
Saturday 2:00pm to 4:00pm meeting at Odyssey Bowl.
