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When? Saturday 25th April  Where? Bobbins Cafe, Belfast City Hall Time? 12pm    A relaxed, FREE, friendly space to meet new people, hang out, and just be yourself. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been before, everyone is welcome —including new faces!   It’s a great chance to connect, have a chat, and find out how we can support you. Parents and guardians are welcome too 👍   No pressure, just good vibes. The Transitions Team Adaptni

Francis Maginn: A Call to Adventure – A Must-See Production The 2 Lauras' attempt their first Review of a play - and an important one at that!!!

1st April is often associated with jokes.... Today, 1st April, marks a significant and deeply challenging moment for us at AdaptNI —and for the wider charity and community sector across Northern Ireland. From today, we begin operating in a landscape shaped by a 64% funding cut across services. It’s a moment many of us feared, and one that is already having real, visible consequences. We are seeing announcements, posts, and messages confirming that projects are closing. Servic

The remaining council areas of our accessible Digital Skills training programme are starting this and week , as delivery continues across Northern Ireland throughout February and March. Sessions are taking place in local libraries, making training easy to access within local communities. Below are the confirmed dates, times and locations for each council area: Antrim & Newtownabbey 📍 Antrim Library – Learning Centre🕑 2.00–4.00pm📅 24 February | 3 March | 10 March Ards & Nor

Start the year with New Year, New Opportunities as AdaptNI launches an exciting new Customer Service Academy for Deaf participants, delivered in partnership with Belfast City Council.  When? - Running for 1 week, Monday to Friday,  19 th  January to Friday 23 rd  January.  Time? - 9am - 4pm (lunch provided) Where? - Adelaide Street Belfast What? -  This intensive programme offers a fully accessible learning experience designed to build confidence, skills, and real pathways in

AdaptNI Workable client, Paula Clarke, has won the Lisburn and Castlereagh heat of the Go Succeed Ultimate Pitch, securing her place in the final on 19th November. Paula , a sign language user, talented performance Actor and passionate advocate for inclusion, is breaking barriers in the arts sector by creating accessible spaces and opportunities for all. Her vision and drive impressed the judges, earning her well-deserved recognition and a place centre stage. Through Workabl

Ian joined the SkillSET programme in January 2024 after leaving his previous role due to a lack of support from management. Recognising...

Navigating the workplace can be uniquely challenging for people who are Deaf or have hearing loss or tinnitus. At Adapt NI, we understand...

This month marks a significant milestone for AdaptNI, as we celebrate three years of delivering specialist employment and training support to the Deaf, hearing loss and tinnitus communities across Northern Ireland.

AdaptNIs' Laura Lyttle shares her story this Deafblind awareness week - we are so grateful to Laura for sharing her story and are proud...

Over the past month, AdaptNI has been busy making significant strides in supporting the Deaf, hearing loss, and tinnitus communities...

Deaf Awareness Week 2025  has been a powerful reminder that change is possible when communities come together, raise their hands (and...

We are absolutely thrilled to share some exciting news —  Adapt NI  has been officially shortlisted for  Best Diversity, Equality and...

This year, Deaf Awareness Week takes place from 5th – 11th May 2025 , with the theme “Beyond Silence.”  This powerful theme challenges...

Celebrating the Second Stage of the Sign Language Bill: A Historic Day for the NI Deaf Community

Working with AdaptNI put my life on a completely different course and enabled me to take up a career I knew I’d love. I came to AdaptNI...

My name is Paul, and I am a Deaf BSL user. Many people assume that because I am Deaf, I experience complete silence, but that couldn’t be...

Caroline is a busy mum of three, who was looking for part time work to supplement the family income. She has a background in interior...