Advocates for Personal Potential (APP) Training Services was established to support help individuals with Autism.
Our community-based outreach support service, operating in Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim and Cavan is for people aged 18 – 65 to help them achieve their personal goals, whatever they may be.
APP offer a personalised, confidential service designed to enhance peoples quality of life. Our programme empowers people to make informed decisions, helping them to live a more meaningful and impactful life.
The Making Connections Programme is a comprehensive programme that is specific to a persons needs and inspirations. The programme provides emotional and practical support, identifying each persons future plans and determining the supports and services needed to achieve these.
The length of the programme can last for three years or more, depending on the individual.
No. Our programme will work alongside other commitments you may have and further support you in areas you have an interest in. You will be given opportunities to develop your plans independently and/or with supports. As a result, the programme may be delivered in a variety of environments such as community settings or in our premises.
It is important that you are committed to the programme and are in a position to make changes in areas of your life. You will work closely with APP staff on a one-to-one basis to identify goals and guide the development and delivery of your future plans.
The APP team commits to assisting and enhancing your capacity through developing a futures plan based on your hopes, dreams and preferences on how you envisage your life. Confidentiality will be upheld at all times.
This is up to the individual. You will have opportunities to meet up with other members on the programme if you wish, and in your own time. This may arise either through organised events or through meeting up with those who have similar interests to you, where you can organise and plan activities together.
Our outreach service covers Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan and in some cases, other counties. Once we have had the opportunity to meet up with you and you are interested in getting involved, we will discuss this further.
To be eligible for the Making Connections Programme you need to be:
- Aged 18 – 65
- Have a diagnosis of Autism
- Be willing to participate and make changes
To arrange a referral process please contact APP Training Services or HSE Adult Day Support Services
