ENABLE is a local voluntary organisation that promotes inclusion for people with a disability throughout the Southern Area.

The Transition project provides a range of support to young people transitioning between school and adults services, enabling them to access opportunities within their local communities and further a field.

The project shapes itself to the individuals involved, facilitating them to participate in activity-based opportunities that they have aspired to do, but never have had the opportunity.

This project focuses on the individual, providing the necessary support for participation in the provision, whether this is personal care, transport or appropriate supervision. The support provided should give young people the choice to experience new environments and avail of new opportunities.

The project will aim to improve the quality of service for people with a Disability by promoting a person centred approach and ensuring an ethos of social inclusion, choice and giving individuals control over their lives.

When and where
Day opportunities (normally Saturday & Sunday) Residential based weekends

Criteria

• Aged 16-19
• Resident in the Newry & Mourne
• Access to transport to and from the clubs
• Proirity will be given to those who are socially isolated at present

Flexible Respite

Enable provides short breaks & respite opportunities. This takes the form of residential weekends in a variety of venues, doing a variety of activities. Participants will do things with their peer group in a safe, yet challenging and adventurous environment. Our approach will be person centered and flexible to the needs of the individual, giving individuals greater choice and control in their lives, doing things that the individual wishes to do on their respite weekend.

When and where
Various locations throughout N. Ireland Weekends generally are from 7.00pm Friday until 1.00pm Sunday

Criteria

• Aged 18+
• Accessed as being eligible for respite by the Community Learning Disability Team
• Access to transport to and from a central pick up point

Friendships Links

Friendship Links is a support-in-the-community project where 2-4 people with Learning Disabilities of similar ages, interests and locations are matched up in their local communities. An Enable volunteer or support worker helps these 2-4 individuals organise such activities as they themselves choose to do.

When and where
Various times and locations flexible to individual need

Criteria

• Aged 16+
• Priority will be given to those who are socially isolated at present