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1992 - First Helen Keller art award held. // 1993 – First respite services offered to children at the Family Centre. // Supporting people in rural communities Growing with Katie We started to support Katie in 2005, to live in her own home in Glenfinnan, close to where her family stays. Support workers Margaret and Linda have seen how Katie’s confidence has grown through her support by Sense Scotland and has a great time visiting her favourite shops and being out and about. Katie uses some signing to communicate along with her own gestures and vocalisations and has a photo-board indicating which staff are working and the activities she has planned. What did Katie’s family hope the move to her own home would achieve? Linda explained how the move to her own home had worked out: “The good thing is that the family is able to drop in. It is very important that they can see Katie on a regular basis.” Katie has also started getting more involved with wider social and group activities. “Anything outdoors, anything where there’s a bit of excitement and lots of activity, Katie’s really happy,” said Linda. Support staff also encourage Katie to look after and enjoy her home through an activity planner, which changes weekly. “We’ll support Katie hand over hand to do the washing up after dinner, although she doesn’t like the pots!” explained Linda. “She draws the line there. Katie likes to be involved in things, just normal every day living sort of things.” Because of where Katie lives she is very reliant on the car, so it’s up to the team to help and support Katie to budget as effectively as she can. Linda spoke to Katie: “We don’t waste your money! I think that’s probably the biggest challenge we’ve got, but otherwise it is just careful planning.” “I’ve seen a huge improvement in Katie’s communication,” added Linda. “Today, on the bus, Margaret and I were talking and Katie actually got Margaret’s face and turned it and said “don’t speak to Linda, speak to me!” Katie’s independence is developing… and what we do today obviously helps Katie for tomorrow..” New respite service in Argyll and Bute Last Autumn building started on our new respite service in Helensburgh. With five residential places, disabled children throughout Argyll and Bute can expect high quality care and support. At present these young people have to travel to other parts of the country for specialist support. This new, accessible base will make life easier for children and their families. Run in partnership with Argyll and Bute Council and supported by the Ardlui Trust from the start, the resource will be supporting people from summer 2010. 06 Sense Scotland Annual Review 2009/2010
1994 – Day services base for adults opens in Durham Street, Glasgow. // Steven’s move to independence Steven is in his mid twenties and has 24-hour support to live in his own home in Skye for 3 years. Having previously been at school in Aberdeen, the move allowed him to live more closely to his parents, Mike and Sheena, and the rest of his family. Initially there was real difficulty in getting a service set up for Steven, so his parents approached a number of organisations and were pleased with Sense Scotland’s approach. Steven is very precise in the way that he communicates and needs staff to be equally precise and to support him with things he does not understand. Steven and his team have worked hard at achieving and maintaining his independence. “We wanted Steven to have a bit of independence...and also that he wouldn’t be too far away from us,” said Mike. “He’s quite fond of his family, and they are of him of course. It’s worked out well him being here.” Sheila said, “It’s running well, and Steven’s come on great. He’s happy! We’re very lucky, and we’ve got a great team of support staff and carers.” Steven’s support staff make sure he gets involved in the wider community. Mike explained, “He travels into Inverness to his music class, he goes bowling, and he likes things like that. Most of the stuff is quite a distance away. He’s got a Motability car… so any of his carers can drive it.” Steven likes to be active, loves his music and goes swimming when they can fit it in. He also enjoys his computer and he does jigsaws on it. “He’s got a better social life than we have!” joked Sheila. “He’s much more settled now when he comes home. He’s much happier. We have quality time with him now at home.” Steven’s parents are also clear about the qualities needed from support staff. Sheila said, “I think just caring is the main thing and just understanding. “Cos it’s not easy.” Mike added, “Human qualities as much as anything. And common sense.” Young at heart Bill leads abseil 85 years young Bill Rossine was in the very first group up the Finnieston Crane for our charity abseil. Raising a whopping £485 he led the way for 51 other participants who collectively raised over £10,000. After zig-zagging their way up the metal stairwell through the heart of the crane the abseilers then descended165 feet, SAS-style in a freefall abseil. Well done to everyone who took part. Children and Families’ fundraisers Two events have helped raise hundreds of pounds to support our Children and Families Services. ‘Ladies at Eleven’ in TouchBase was a chance to enjoy lunch, tea and scones topped off with comedian Raymond Mearns. Our third LUV Fete, also at TouchBase, included a raffle, tombola and stalls selling crafts made by children and young people. Story teller Clare Humes was a big hit with her sensory story about love. Sense Scotland Annual Review 2009/2010 07
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