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Help us reach more vulnerable people in Herts, as we enter our 21st year. We support disabled people by providing drama & wellbeing opportunities. Helping mental & physical health, supporting people to reach their potential. We are never more needed after the incredible challenges of the past year.
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Beneficiaries
Situation
ACCESS: A lack of accessible and inclusive activities can significantly restrict disabled people’s involvement with others in society SOCIAL ANXIETY: Disabled people have difficultly expressing themselves and struggle with anxiety because of the world around them. Commonly developing stress-reducing behaviours which make them appear strange ISOLATION: Parents with disabled children face additional worries, money, schooling and appointments leading to social isolation, loneliness and depression
Solution
INCLUSION: Providing adapted activities for those with hearing, visual, physical & verbal disabilities to take part in and have their 'say'. SKILLS: Participants gain skills including improved reading, speech, behaviour and creativity. Providing a platform to show their new skills, which in turn leads to increased confidence and self-esteem. COMMUNITY: Providing invaluable respite time for parents/carers and opportunities for them to meet other parents, form friendships and support networks.
