Learning Disability Awareness Week celebrated with a range of fun filled activities

THE Western Trust'sand Adult Learning Disability Day Care Services supported Learning Disability Awareness Week (June 19 to 26) with a range of fun-filled activities on offer for everyone to enjoy.

Karen O’Brien, director of Adult Mental Health and Disability Services outlined that this year’s Learning Disability Awareness Week focused on the theme of ‘Reconnecting’, with a series of fun events taking place throughout the Western Trust area.

She said: “Friendships are a particularly important part of all our lives and so the Western Trust is delighted to have been able to host a range of fun activities over Learning Disability Awareness Week that will allow a celebration of the friendships that exist within our daycare centres.

“To celebrate and raise awareness of Learning Disability, our day centre staff have been very busy creating a jam packed learning disability week calendar of events with activities taking place in Fermanagh, Omagh, Strabane, Derry/Londonderry and Limavady.

"This includes music and song with Gerard Bradley and Glenside Adult Day Centre, Strabane, Parky Magician and fun with drums at Benbradagh/Willow Group Day Centre, Limavady, Lackaghboy Day Centre, Co Fermanagh enjoying Corbally Mobile Fun Farm, Kesh Day Centre participating in an inclusive walk in the beautiful Lough Erne and Strathroy Day Centre, Omagh making the most of the sunshine with a much needed ice cream and high tea!"

Christine McLaughlin, assistant director Adult Learning Disability Services added: “It is brilliant to be able to mark this special week dedicated to people with learning disabilities.

"We recognise this has been an extremely difficult time for all and we hope that people with learning disabilities will have fun reconnecting with their friends.

"We hope everyone gets the opportunity to enjoy some of the many activities and treats on offer this week and wish you all a very fun filled and enjoyable week!”