Although our centre Lilac House (Linked Independent Living and Advice Centre) is closed at the moment, technology has enabled us to continue to deliver modified services and support to our community at home at this time of huge uncertainty when they need support most.
We continue to deliver a weekly schedule of activities to vulnerable young people with additional needs in the community, providing them with continued social interactions to combat social isolation and promote good mental health.
Niamh took part in the ‘Making Beans on Toast’ Week 1 of What Next? Independent Skills Task Challenge.
At Autonomie, our ethos is ability not disability and our modified activities programmes continue to focus on empowering young people through a range of practical and fun activities - helping these young people to continue to build on life skills and independent living skills they have taken part in at our centre Lilac Centre.
Lynne Morrison Chief Officer at Autonomie said: “Technology has enabled us to continue to support our young people at this time when they need support most.
“These vulnerable young people are at home and it’s a very difficult time for them as access to social activities and friends has stopped. It is vital that our services continue during this period of coronavirus lockdown in order to give these young people a sense of normality and familiarity.
Gary cleaning door handles at his home as part of the weekly challenge.
“Technology has allowed our team to deliver A range of activities such as check-in-and-catch-up video calls and group video calls which helps reduce the feeling of isolation in these young people.
“We have created a varied schedule of fun activities to support, engage and further develop independent life-skills learning.
Autonomie Team Leaders delivered Easter Eggs to young people whilst adhering to government social distance measures.
“I’m so proud at how well our team has risen to the challenge, modifying activities programmes and delivering them effectively using technology.
“The feedback from parents and young people has been fantastic and our work is making a real difference to the lives of young people with additional needs in Belfast and surrounding areas when they need support most.”
WEEKLY SCHEDULES
