We’re seeking Volunteers for Freedom2Choose Activity Programme.
Volunteers required to provide one-to-one support to young people with additional needs to participate fully in our Freedom2Choose Activity Programme every Saturday from 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm.
The annual Freedom2Choose Christmas shopping trip took place on Saturday 30 November with a visit to Abbey Centre, Belfast from 10.30 am.
Young people got everything on their shopping list and finished with a tasty lunch.
Day 2 of Autonomie Summer Activity Week 2019 took place on Tuesday 6 August, with a host of fun, practical learning activities. Find out more.
On Saturday 19 January Freedom2Choose programme young people all ‘Made our Mark’ on canvas; the name for this art work was voted on by the young people who named it - ‘Hands Together’ which is now proudly displayed at Lilac House!
Are you an Amazon shopper? Did you know that when you shop using AmazonSmile, a percentage of everything you spend online - will be donated to us without costing you a penny? Find out how you can support us today.
We are excited to announce the launch of our trimonthly newsletter.
We will be sending out the first issue of the electronic newsletter today (Monday). The second issue will be sent in August and the following newsletter in November.
Please encourage everyone you know who is interested in Autonomie news and events to subscribe to the newsletter on the home page of the website.
Channel 4 has teamed up with MyKindaFuture to host Pop Up workshop in Belfast for young people who want to learn more about the media industry.
16- to 25-year-olds of all abilities and backgrounds across Northern Ireland are encouraged to attend the one-day event at The Mac, Belfast Wednesday 1st June.
Health Minister Simon Hamilton has announced that the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety has provided £1.57million in funding to the Family Fund. This funding will enable the Family Fund to support families in Northern Ireland who have a child or children with a severe disability.
The abolition of the YCNI (Youth Council for Northern Ireland) is “deeply disappointing” says Trevor Boyle, Voluntary Coordinator at Autonomie.
Speaking recently on the imminent closure of the Youth Council for Northern Ireland Mr Boyle said: “The abolition of the YCNI will affect the entire Youth Service which includes crucial inclusive youth work focusing on disability.
Autonomie is delighted to announce the organisation has been awarded £5,000 donation towards a specialised toy library.
Santander Foundation, which offers grants to UK registered charities for projects that help disadvantaged people in local communities has awarded Autonomie with £5,000 funds towards the creation of a specialist toy library for young children with additional needs.
Miss Walls, a classroom assistant in Millisle Primary School, has really appreciated the advice and support from Autonomie. She recently commented,
"At Millisle Primary School we welcome all children. This year we welcomed a Primary 7 pupil who is a wheelchair user and has been able to use the numerous facilities in our school. He has settled in extremely well with us and his parents have stated that their child's 'confidence has shot through the roof in only the few months he has been with us, he is so happy, which is what he needs for the big step in September.' We could not be more pleased with this result and Autonomie have been a fantastic help in supporting our Principal and Classroom Assistants throughout this process."
Autonomie is only a phone call away and will respond to your school's individual needs in helping support young people with disabilities. The Autonomie team enjoyed being part of the support mechanism within Millisle Primary School and facilitated classroom assistant training workshops to allow a smooth pupil transition into school and the full participation of a pupil in his KS2 curriculum study. We look forward to this continued partnership approach.
