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Our café will provide valuable work experience for our disabled students, and be a source of charity income. The sculpture trail will be open to the public and fully accessible. It will help improve health and well-being, display student artwork and establish strong links with our local community.
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Situation
Our students face a lack of work experience and paid employment opportunities. These opportunities, to gain real life experiences, are vital to their goal of living independently. The effects of lockdown have proved that mental and physical well-being is important; particularly for our students, many of whom have anxiety. Our student council have requested an outside area for rest, recreation and relaxation. There is also a high demand for family friendly walks from the local community.
Solution
Our fully accessible café will provide a source of work experience and paid employment for Orpheus students and alumni. Students will gain confidence and work skills including hospitality and money handling. It also will raise awareness of disability in the local area. The trail will be a way of showcasing student and local artist's work and offer education opportunities for local schools and groups. It will aid well-being, through access to nature and tranquillity for the whole community.
