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Place Description: Unique provides support, information and networking to families affected by rare chromosome and gene disorders. Our helpline team can help you to understand you family member’s diagnosis and connect you with others. Please visit our website for more information : rarechromo.org/

Place Description: USDT Action on Disability was established in 1998 after rigorous research and comprehensive Development Plan. As the forerunning service provider in West Belfast for persons with disabilities the project aims to promote inclusion and ensure that they receive the support they need within ordinary structures of education, health, employment and social services etc. The project currently engages with over 340 individuals on a weekly basis, designing and implementing individual support packages. The project through socially inclusive needs-led community based programmes empowers and supports local disabled persons through offering an extensive range of services on a one to one or group basis which aim to promote inclusion and provide opportunities for life long learning and personal development. Examples of support offered include; 1 to 1 Befriending, 1 to 1 support with independent living, various community inclusion programmes in the form of art and sport, health promotion initiatives, ICT and essential skills, further education, childrens services include afterschool provision, teenage youth inclusion services, Aspergers youth group, summer schemes etc. The service also offers a family support /advocacy service, information and advice service, volunteer opportunities and provides disability awareness training to community organisations in the area thus building capacity, experience and expertise in the community and represents disabled persons on an array of fora and focus groups, building on the community expertise on wider socially inclusive issues. The service has extensive practical and professional experience plus a proven track record in the delivery of services for persons with disabilities.

Place Description: LOCATIONS: Belfast, Portadown and Derry/L’derry (provides cover to all of NI) Ulster Supported Employment Ltd (USEL) is Northern Ireland’s leading provider of employment opportunities for people with disabilities and health conditions. Founded with a clear social mission, USEL exists to break down barriers to work, empower individuals through meaningful employment, and champion ability across every area of society. At the heart of USEL is a belief that everyone deserves the chance to thrive in the workplace and they put this into action through a range of specialist employment programmes. These include Empower , which offers tailored one-to-one employment support; Workable NI , which helps individuals already in work receive the adjustments and guidance they need to stay and progress in their roles; and Skills for Life and Work , a training initiative for young people with additional needs preparing to take their first steps into employment. Alongside these programmes, USEL also operates a range of award-winning social enterprises including cafés, manufacturing, recycling, and secure shredding which provide supportive work environments and real-life training for those furthest from the job market. Everything we do is driven by a commitment to inclusion, impact, and opportunity. Through collaboration with employers, partners and local communities, they are helping build a more inclusive Northern Ireland where everyone’s potential is valued. Contact Details by Area: Belfast Christine McKee (North) 7917276482 cmckee@usel.co.uk Danny McKeown (West) 7866103906 dmckeown@usel.co.uk Marie Stone (South) 7788350644 mstone@usel.co.uk Ciaran McGahan (East) 7785429172 cmcgahan@usel.co.uk Ards & North Down Rachel McHugh 7525129665 rmchugh@usel.co.uk Amy Eadie 7785429624 aeadie@usel.co.uk ABC Tracey Harrison 7966624074 tharrison@usel.co.uk Mid Ulster Maggie McCloskey 7353889812 mmccloskey@usel.co.uk Antrim & Newtownabbey Joe McDonnell 7769335741 jmcdonnell@usel.co.uk North Coast Louise McMillan 7345429508 louise@usel.co.uk Derry & Strabane Tracy Healy 7384818297 thealy@usel.co.uk