Phab NI is undergoing Foyer's accreditation process, but both sides are confident the centres will be accepted. Trevor Boyle, chief executive of Phab NI, said: "The move means we don't have to worry about fundraising. It will help us move away from the medical model of disability work."
Boyle added that the concept behind Phab NI's centres was close to the Foyer model, although they lacked facilities such as on-site cafes or training rooms.
Pat McAllister, head of network services at the Foyer Federation, said more centres would be a major boost. "This will help increase the visibility of Foyers in Northern Ireland," she added.
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