Stepping Stones NI Ltd was established in 1996 to provide adults with learning difficulties / disabilities with the opportunity to access accredited training towards gaining employment.

The company is comprised of local business people, parents and carers of people with learning difficulties / disabilities, and representation from the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust.

The organisation opened its doors in January 1998 as community business, providing a realistic working environment for adults with learning difficulties / disabilities to avail of vocational training leading to employment.