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Cycle-ability Project, Salthill By Renjith Joseph, Physiotherapy Manager We commenced the ‘Cycle-ability’ project in Salthill in November 2011 with specialised tandem tricycles and a wheelchair tricycle. Cycling is a great activity for postural management, for improving balance, co-ordination and head control. Service users also build up confidence and it is fantastic to see the enjoyment on their faces. Cycling is something generally not available to people with disabilities. However, the adapted tricycles are adjusted for their special requirements, regardless of level of ability or mobility. Cycling offers the potential to enrich the lives of service users, while also promoting good health. This cycling project is giving people with intellectual disability a chance to improve their physical health and boost their mental wellbeing. Cycle-ability on The Prom l-r: Aidan Dillon and Ciaran Morris Chelsea Gardiner, St. Joseph’s Special School – Galway City Council Environment Calendar Art Competition Prizewinner Jack Kennedy, St. Joseph’s Special School – Galway Advertiser Christmas Art Competition 2012 Prizewinner 10
Team, Proud Winners of the All Ireland Drama Competition at the Irish Performing Arts Festival By Mary Margaret Garvey, Senior Instructor, Team Team, an Adult Day Service in Tuam, took part in the Irish Performing Arts Festival (IPAF) in Cork in 2012. The IPAF is about creativity, inclusion, collective and individual experiences and the arts. It provides opportunities for artists from all backgrounds to share skills and develop relationships. The IPAF showcases the outstanding talents and abilities of people with intellectual disability and autism. The drama group has worked tirelessly over the years under the directorship of drama teacher, Sylvia Nolan. In the past they have performed short comedy sketches but in 2012 they performed an interpretation of an old Irish legend, “The Children of Lir”. On the day, there was stiff competition from organisations from all over Ireland. When “The Children of Lir” was announced as the winner, the excitement was unbelievable. The next day the winners arrived back in Team accompanied by a Garda escort. Staff, family and friends organised a huge party and celebrations continued for days. The winning performers were, Marie Roche, Tony Ward, David Warde, Breda Nicholson, Anthony Connolly, Rose Marie Martin, Kathleen Harran, Martin Douglas, Martin Shaughnessy, Noel Langan, Nicola Brennan, Teresa Mullins, Michael Feerick, Pat McDonagh and Mary Mullins. They were supported in Cork by Mary Margaret Garvey, Tony Goldrick, Susan Coady, Marie Miskell and Dominica Healy. In July, a night of celebration and music was held in the Ard Rí Hotel, Tuam, with music provided by local musicians and the winning short play was performed. They also performed at the 50th Anniversary Gala Concert in the Black Box Theatre. Team, <strong>Ability</strong> <strong>West</strong> and Tuam can be proud of our performers and for winning this All-Ireland Trophy. The drama group is already rehearsing for the 2013 trip to Cork to defend their All-Ireland title. Team, Proud Winners of the All Ireland Drama Competition at the Irish Performing Arts Festival 11
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