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Supporting people with an intellectual disability, autism or acquired brain injury to live their best lives. www.positive-futures.net

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Woman in a red sweatshirt giving two thumbs up while sitting in a bowling alley with colourful bowling balls in the background.

Woman in a red sweatshirt giving two thumbs up while sitting in a bowling alley with colourful bowling balls in the background.

Man in a black puffer jacket holding an orange bowling ball at the start of a bowling lane inside a brightly lit bowling alley.

Man in a black puffer jacket holding an orange bowling ball at the start of a bowling lane inside a brightly lit bowling alley.

Woman in a red hoodie selecting a pink bowling ball from the ball return at a brightly lit bowling alley with colourful cosmic-themed lane decorations.

Woman in a red hoodie selecting a pink bowling ball from the ball return at a brightly lit bowling alley with colourful cosmic-themed lane decorations.

Cara, Rosie and Gerald from our East Coast Supported Living Service recently enjoyed a day out at the bowling alley. Top scores all round for a fun experience! #SupportingPeople #Bowling #PositiveFuturesNI

23.10.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Man in a blue sweater stands in a kitchen giving a thumbs-up next to a glass dish filled with a tomato-based baked meal.

Man in a blue sweater stands in a kitchen giving a thumbs-up next to a glass dish filled with a tomato-based baked meal.

Oliver, from our Mid Ulster Supported Living Service, loves cooking, so here he is rustling up a cosy dinner. Just the thing for an autumn evening! #Cooking #Autumn #SupportingPeople

21.10.2025 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Young man wearing a green textured hoodie and yellow headphones placing pink number 22 candles on a colourful sprinkle-covered birthday cake in a kitchen.

Young man wearing a green textured hoodie and yellow headphones placing pink number 22 candles on a colourful sprinkle-covered birthday cake in a kitchen.

A slightly belated Happy Birthday to Calum, from our Lagan Supported Living Service in Belfast. He celebrated with a meal in McDonald's and this fantastic cake! #Birthday #Celebrate #SupportingPeople #PositiveFuturesNI

17.10.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Man and woman standing side by side, one wearing a gold chain necklace and a magenta dress, the other in a light blue shirt with an official ceremonial chain and name badge.

Man and woman standing side by side, one wearing a gold chain necklace and a magenta dress, the other in a light blue shirt with an official ceremonial chain and name badge.

Woman wearing a decorative chain of office with a large medallion over a sequined top at an indoor event.

Woman wearing a decorative chain of office with a large medallion over a sequined top at an indoor event.

Some more pics from our 30th birthday bash in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. Our CEO Agnes with Councillor Philip Campbell, Chair of Newry, Mourne & Down Council, who spoke at the event; and Rosie, who borrowed his chain of office for a moment in the spotlight! #SupportingPeople

03.10.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Speaker standing behind a wooden podium with a microphone and laptop on a nearby table during a presentation in a conference room.

Speaker standing behind a wooden podium with a microphone and laptop on a nearby table during a presentation in a conference room.

Councillor Philip Campbell, Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down Council, wishes us well on the occasion of our 30th birthday. #PositiveFuturesNI #Birthday

02.10.2025 10:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BBC Radio 4 - In Touch, Blind Female CEOs Two blind female CEOs tell us about their journey to the top job.

As one of the few blind CEOs in the UK, our Chief Executive, Agnes, features on the BBC’s In Touch programme tonight at 8.40 with Halima Begum of Oxfam GB. Thanks to Halima, Peter and the In Touch team. Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

04.03.2025 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Two women and two men standing together.

Two women and two men standing together.

We're supporting the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. By way of example, our Advisory Board, made up of people we support, contributes to our decision-making. Here are four of its members, Jean, Orlaith, Andy and Kieran. #IDPD #EveryoneIncluded #DisabilityDay

03.12.2024 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CCTV shows pupils abused and locked in padded room Police have said staff will not face action over abuse of autistic children shown in videos leaked to the BBC.

A shocking story. It’s long past time when this should have been consigned to history. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

27.11.2024 12:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Young man in blue t-shirt and blue coat smiling for the camera.

Young man in blue t-shirt and blue coat smiling for the camera.

Thomas, from our Arches Self-Directed Support Service in Lisburn, took a step closer to realising his dream of visiting Peppa Pig World in Southampton when he took part in Belfast City Airport’s β€œAutism in the Air” initiative. He’s working with Support Worker Lauren to make his dream a reality.

20.11.2024 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We operate across the island of Ireland and offer a range of services, including supported living enabling people to live in their own homes, family support, and short break opportunities. We believe everyone is equal and should be valued in society.

15.11.2024 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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