Archive for February, 2010
MyCare Project
Posted on: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
DIY has been commissioned by WealthShare Creation to run drama workshops with adults with learning difficulties on the theme of health. This will form part of a bigger consultation project WealthShare Creation are undertaking, commissioned through Salford LINk, looking at “Access” and the Personalisation Agenda. During January 2010, an initial drama-based session with DIY members [...]
Arts Award
Posted on: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
We completed our series of 3 pilot Arts Award projects, funded through the Cooperative Foundation, with a successful moderation at Chatsworth Special School in December. Six young people at Chatsworth School achieved their Bronze Arts Award (Level 1). Congratulations to Connor, Bethany, David, Chloe, Monika and Ashley!
Friendship Project
Posted on: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
DIY has been running a Friendship Project, which has been taking place at St.George’s Centre in Salford on Wednesday afternoons with a group of 20 adults with learning difficulties. We ran 10 sessions and explored ‘what makes a good friend?’, ‘how do we make and keep our friends?’ and ‘what happens when things go wrong [...]
DIY is now a Community Interest Company
Posted on: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
In January 2010, DIY became a Community Interest Company. Over half of our Board Members are members with learning difficulties. We plan to use our new structure to strengthen our staffing and organisational systems, our fundraisign strategy and our partnership working over the next three years.
DIY’s New Patron
Posted on: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
We are thrilled to announce DIY’s new patron – Anne Williams, National Director for Learning Disabilities, Department of Health. Anne has over 30 years of experience in social care working in the NHS, voluntary sector and Local Authorities. Between 2005 and September 2008, as Strategic Director for Salford City Council, she managed Neighbourhood Services, Adult [...]