SAIL (Social and Independent Living)
programme provides young people with complex additional needs an interactive and fun learning experience. This community-based programme helps young people build self-confidence and develop self-awareness and provides emotional and practical support during transition between adolescence and adulthood.
SAIL offers participants an opportunity to develop or improve basic independent living skills and empowers these young people with additional needs to live more independent and confident lives within their community.
Who is SAIL for?
Young people with physical disabilities and allied additional needs aged between 16 and 30.
How much does is cost for my child to attend?
This service is paid through Direct Payments.
Themes and activities include :-
Life choices – How these can impact on all aspects of living
Keeping safe – Living in local communities
Living a more independent life – Basic cookery skills, Housekeeping, Budgets and Responsibilities
Personal awareness – Self Awareness, Personal Safety, and Personal presentation
Looking after Mental health – Coping Skills, Triggers and Distractions.
SAIL will be available in the following Areas :-
Ards and Northdown
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Mid and East Antrim
Newry, Mourne and Down
Mid Ulster
Referrals can be :
Self/Parent /Guardian Social Worker or other Health Professional School/College or other Education or training establishment.
Contact details:
Email autonomieorg@gmail.com or Tel : 028 9591 8051