Making real change happen

Since 1999, the Association for Real Change in Northern Ireland have been bringing people together.

We change thinking, change practice and change the lives of people with a learning disability, autism and other support needs.

We work with Experts by Experience and the people, organisations and communities that share our vision in order to put real change into action.

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Changing thinking, Changing Practice, Changing Lives

LATEST

Highlights

Aug 20, 2024

Our Learning Disability Conference Is Back!

Save the date – 7th March 2025.

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Jul 22, 2024

A Thank You to Social Care Workers

Social Care – making a difference campaign

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May 24, 2024

Health Committee – Learning Disability Model

The Department of Health provided evidence to the NI Health Committee.

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Support our work

Help us create communities that celebrate difference, listen to, respect and include everyone.

Contact us to learn about volunteering opportunities and working in partnership with us.

If you would like to raise money for ARC NI we’d love to hear from you.

All donations to ARC NI help us to deliver our core body of work.

 

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Our Members

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TELLING IT LIKE IT IS

Experts by Experience who Tell It Like It Is

We come from across Northern Ireland to get our voices heard so real change happens in our lives and in the lives of people like us.

We have different strengths and experiences.  Together, we work as a team to make a difference and have a whole lot of fun while we do it!

 

News &
Events

Events and news that challenge, inform and help you to take action.

Aug 30, 2024

Making Transport Better for Everyone

TILII responds to Tanni Grey-Thompson’s experience with public transport.

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Aug 21, 2024

Health Minister appoints NI’s first independent Autism Reviewer

Mike Nesbitt appoints Independent Autism Reviewer in NI.

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Aug 20, 2024

Our Learning Disability Conference Is Back!

Save the date – 7th March 2025.

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Aug 15, 2024

Civil Service JAM Card Milestone

Over 17,000 civil servants have now completed JAM (Just a Minute) card training.

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