Aghalee Travel Training Achievement

Stepping Stones would like to congratulate eight students from The Beeches in Aghalee, who recently completed their Travel Training course with us. The dedicated students worked hard to accomplish units on the course.  

 Below are some comments from the students.

 ‘I liked all of the course, especially travelling on the bus by myself’.              Rosemary

 ‘I think it was brilliant and I enjoyed using the Green Cross Code’.               Beryl

The Travel Training programme delivered by Stepping Stones is accredited by the Open College Network. The course enables people with learning disabilities and difficulties to learn and practice road safety skills whilst being supported by qualified Travel Trainers.

 Please click below for a Travel Training application form:

 Travel Training Application Form

Information about our services is now displayed on the Employers for Disability NI website. 
Go online at www.efdni.org to check out the Stepping Stones article or see their latest news letter (September - October 2009).

On the 11th of September 2009 Stepping Stones held a Professional's open day at our Head Office at Seymour Street. The Employment Service sent out personalized invitations, made in our Pink Elephant Card workshop, to a list of relevant organisations and schools with which we have a working relationship in the Lisburn Community.

The day consisted of a personal tour through our Training Department, Coffee Shop, Picture Framing and Pink Elephant Card workshops.

Those in attendance had the opportunity to see hands on how trainees work and train on-site as well as getting to sample some fine products including coffee, scones and lunch in the Coffee shop.

It was a great opportunity for Stepping Stones staff to promote our services further and build on our relationships with local organisations and schools.

We would like to thank all that attended from the local community including school Vice Principals, other disability organisations, Special Education Needs Co-ordinators (SENCO's) for showing an eager interest in the new Transitions Service and all other services provided by Stepping Stones.

Stepping Stones values the support of the local community and we continue to develop these strong and vital links.

To keep you up to date with all our exciting services and developments we have introduced our new state of the art website. 

There is always lots going on at Stepping Stones, so ensure you keep an eye on our exciting news section to keep up to date. 

We look forward to welcoming you back again and again to our web info.

With recent open days at local Special Schools, Stepping stones have launched their transitions service.

The service is a key for those individuals leaving school who wish to have a smooth move into our services.  Our transitions officer will ensure that you, your family, professionals are all planning ahead for your move from school.

For further information please see our transitions information.

Feel like treating yourself? Why not come sit back and relax and enjoy the exciting menu that our award winning coffee shop has to offer?

Recently voted the Best Non Licensed Eating Establishment in Lisburn at the City of Lisburn Business Awards, we are sure to impress with our gourmet homemade treats.

To view our menu click here.

Stepping Stones is hosting its annual achievement event. This year the event will take place in Hillsborough Castle on 2nd July 2009. 

We are looking forward to a fantastic evening with a buffet supper and lots of recognition of the hard work that our trainees put into progressing towards employment. 

I would like to wish all our trainees and families to participate in a lovely evening and relish in the beautiful surroundings.