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We are raising funds to enable 80 people with learning disabilities in Nottinghamshire to enjoy their right to a community life with increased confidence to their place in their local community as respected, active citizens with access to housing, services and facilities which respond to their needs.
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Situation
The right to a community life is a recognised human right. People with learning disabilities often tell us they feel separate from wider society, have little control over issues that affect them, and feel lonely and ignored. This obviously has a negative impact on people's emotional and physical wellbeing. People with learning disabilities tell us they want to feel valued as equal and active citizens, to feel connected to other local people, and to have a voice and place within their community.
Solution
Our expert tutors will offer courses to enable people with learning disabilities to gain the skills needed to live a more active life in their community.Participants will gain confidence in communicating with others through fun, bespoke activities at our centres in Mansfield, Newark, Southwell, our Flower Pod social enterprise and our cafe. Staff and participants will work with Reach colleagues and external contacts to create new opportunities for people with learning disabilities to be heard.
