We are raising funds to rebuild the music room at our Elham Valley Vineyard site, which is in poor repair and limits what we can offer. A purpose-built music room with a separate recording studio will allow more of our students to fully explore their musical potential.
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Of the 869,000 registered learning disabled adults in the UK, just 44,320 are in work and 58,000 access a day provision, meaning 88% are stuck at home with parents or carers with limited opportunities to take part in any meaningful activities, develop friendships and lead the sort of fulfilled lives most people take for granted. The impact on these families is considerable, particularly where extra financial burdens add to the emotional strain of family carers who get little or no respite.
We offer day services to learning disabled adults, taking a person-centred approach and shaping the way we work around each individual. 170 students attend our two sites weekly, choosing from more than 20 activities. Music is one of our most popular activities with 33% of our students participating. As a non-verbal medium, music is a means by which many of our students find it easier to express themselves, making it easier to interact with other’s and helping reduce anxiety and agitation.