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
Do You Know 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 like and 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.
Your support means the world to us, and we can’t wait to share more stories, updates, and opportunities to make a difference.
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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.
Your support means the world to us, and we can’t wait to share more stories, updates, and opportunities to make a difference.
Please “Like” and “Follow” our new page.
See you there!
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29/04/2024
27/04/2024
This is wonderful moment Autonomie Chief Executive Lynne Morrison and Family Voice Hub programme Co-Ordinator Sharon Quinn were told by Global's Make Some Noise NI team that Autonomie’s funding application amount of £29,442.00 was not just successful but that thanks to the incredible support of Global’s listeners, Autonomie’s over 25s social programme for individuals with physical disabilities and/or mild/moderate learning disabilities has been awarded 2 years funding totalling an amazing £68,700.00!! 🎉🙌💛
Autonomie has received a funding grant of £68,700.00 from Global's Make Some Noise.
Thanks to Global Listeners, we are able to fund a new over 25s programme, and for 2 years empowering individuals with a physical disability and/or mild/moderate learning disability.
Autonomie has received a funding grant of £67,900.00 from Global's Make Some Noise. Thanks to Global Listeners, Autonomie is able to fund a new over 25s programme, and for 2 years. Lynne Morrison, Chief Executive at Autonomie, said: “We are thrilled to announce the generous funding of £67,900.0
19/04/2024
“We are thrilled to announce the generous funding of £68,700.00 from Global's Make Some Noise, which will significantly impact Autonomie's mission. This substantial grant will empower us to launch a social and recreational programme catering to individuals with a physical disability and/or a mild/moderate learning disability over the age of 25, ensuring inclusivity and support for this vulnerable age group.
“As the first ever charity in Northern Ireland to achieve this charity’s funding support, we are incredibly proud and grateful and we extend our deepest gratitude to Global's listeners, the UK public, and the dedicated team at Global Make Some Noise for their invaluable contributions.
“Together, we are transforming lives of individuals with a physical disability and allied additional needs and building a brighter future for all in Belfast and surrounding areas.” ~ Lynne Morrison, Chief Executive, Autonomie
19/04/2024
🎉 Autonomie receives £68,700.00 from Global’s Make Some Noise 🎉
We are delighted to announce that Autonomie has received a funding grant of £68,700.00 from Global's Make Some Noise.
Thanks to the amazing help of Global Listeners, we are able to fund our over 25s programme, and for 2 years!
Ability not disability is our ethos at Autonomie and we are thrilled that this grant will help us continue to empower the lives of young people 25 years and over with physical disabilities and/or mild/moderate learning disabilities!
Thank you to everyone who supported all the events over the last year and to those working at Global's Make Some Noise. Thanks to our very own young people and the celebrities involved and the public who all donated so generously. THANK YOU
29/02/2024
Tonight the Lyric Belfast SAIL Young people enjoyed a meal at Villa Italia before joining the others in the Lyric theatre.
Sandra Mc Donald, Youth Development Officer said: “Everyone is getting well into their characters now and doing extremely well. This is getting exciting.”
28/02/2024
27/02/2024
Stress Control Online begins Monday 4th March in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland.
Our online course course will teach you some great ways to tackle the common mental health problems: anxiety, depression, panic, poor sleep, poor wellbeing, low self-confidence and low self-esteem.
This course is free of charge and there is no need to register.
We are delighted to be hosting South Belfast Connections Event in Belvoir Activity Centre next Tuesday 5th March 11am-1pm. We have brilliant organisations attending on the day including:
- Big Loop Bikes providing bike checks
- Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke providing health checks
- RNIB Northern Ireland providing basic hearing tests
- Belvoir Area Residents Group providing some planters and bird boxes
- Holistic Therapies by Mary-Jane Balanced Health and Belvoir and Milltown Community Hub
We have lots more organisations attending on the day providing advice to cost of living, mental health and community initiatives.
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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!
Find out more.
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.
