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Helping young people aged 16-25 with Autism reach their potential
The Gathering Rooms is a project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund Empowering Young Peoples Programme and supported by our partners in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. Its designed and led by a project team made up of young people with Autism. The vision for the project was to create an autism-friendly space where young people with autism can train in work and social skills, get help and advice when they need it and a place where they, their families, young kids with autism and their parents can socialise.
The Gathering Rooms is just that, a place where people can come and gather, based on Vicars Hill in Armagh our building includes two social enterprises The Print Room-which specialises in the design and print of greeting cards and The Eating Room, a Cafe which welcomes all customers but particularly people with Autism.
Our young people with Autism aged 16-25 come and train in work and social skills with the support of dedicated staff, we also employ an Advice worker who will advise on services, courses, provides guidance on services available and also keeps our website up to date with information about what's happening locally that might be of interest.
We are proud of our project and our young people, if you are interested in being referred to the Project please contact the main office on 02837 518211
Our Ethos
When we were working on the application for funding the young people who were part of the team wanted to promote that it is ok to have Autism. Just because you have autism it doesn't mean you can't work, socialise, go out for a coffee and meet your friends.
Our Location
We are located at 4 Vicars Hill just opposite of the historic cathedral in the beautiful city of Armagh. The area is full of gorgeous old buildings and some stunning views to enjoy.
Meet the Team
Elaine Leonard
Manager
Brenda Fox
Manager
Padhraic Casey
Graphic Designer
Sarah Lappin
Advice Staff
Charlene White
Catering Assistant
Pauline Coulter
Support Worker