Activities for people with Learning Disabilities

To celebrate Learning Disabilities Week we would like to highlight just some of the stars here at VALUES.

 “I like this place (VALUES), I feel brilliant about my art” – Lee

Lee is a superb artist here at VALUES. He is a kind and sweet person. He faces multiple health needs which cause him pain and discomfort on a daily basis. Lee never moans or gripes, instead he continues his sessions with decorum and dignity.

“I'm more confident and independent” – Rabiya

 Rabiya has been a real benefit to VALUES and VAL. She has been doing admin work as a volunteer for VAL, doing data entry, she told us how she really enjoys having her own desk space. Amongst her other sessions, she is a driving force in the Social Events Organisers team, helping to plan trips and special events like the multicultural buffet.

 “I like VALUES, it’s nice. I have more friends and I feel more confident and independent” – Sanjay

 Sanjay needed support to volunteer when he first started at VALUES. Having that support has given him the skills he needs to volunteer on his own. Being able to volunteer independently has meant that he has been able to volunteer 5 days a week, as there are no restrictions from funding, and it has increased his confidence and sense of purpose. His manager at the Food Bank told us his work was priceless to the project.

“I enjoy learning at VALUES. I like learning to read and tell the time” – Preety

 Preety has been excelling in her sessions over the last couple of years. She has come on leaps and bounds with her Maths and English sessions. She has been determined to learn the time, practicing daily. She has also been a key part of the singing group, taking part in several performances such as busking outside Curve at Christmas and performing on stage at Choice Unlimited. She is also a big help when it comes to interviewing new staff and volunteers!

“I like VALUES, especially since doing to the volunteer work. It’s made me feel more important” – Kyle

 Kyle has been volunteering for the finance team here at VAL with support from his 1:1 support worker. He has been hailed by the team as a big help. He is very confident and has given a presentation to the whole organisation on the volunteering he does. Throughout all his sessions at VALUES he is polite and courteous to everyone; a real gentleman!

Thank you for your part in making these wonderful people's lives better!

Links:

• VALUES website