the base - day opportunities
Day Opportunities
For Young Adults With Learning Disabilities and Autism
Located in the centre of Chelmsford, the base provides easy access to a wide range of community services and educational settings, as well as transport links to further afield. Facilities at the base include a well equipped wheelchair accessible kitchen, mini cinema, games area and a large social space, providing the perfect enjoyable and safe environment. Here, our members are supported in developing life skills and social skills, having fun and engaging in a wide range of new experiences and activities.
Additionally, we also have our on-site business, the Washclub, committed to providing work based training, employability skills and employing those with learning disabilities and autism.
At the base, we provide support for young adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities. Please check out our other service “The Hive” for support for individuals with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities and complex health needs.
Not just another day centre for adults!
We engage in a range of diverse activities, independence is always at the very heart of what we set out to achieve for our members. As well as the sessions at the base, we place a strong emphasis on learning life skills, socialising and real life experiences in the local community. In fact, that is where you will often find us.
Or call Andrew on 07880 645273
Developing life skills
Every day we encourage and support our members to develop their individual life skills. In addition, each month, we work with the group to focus learning on a specific topic. This includes key areas such as:
- Cooking & kitchen hygiene
- Travel training
- Understanding technology
- Personal & online safety
- Healthy Eating
- Physical Wellbeing
- Mental Wellbeing
- Communication and relationships
- Money handling and budgeting skills
- Creativity skills
- Employability skills
- Understanding our Mental Health
- And more…
Working with local services...
We work closely with many local services to offer our members choice and variety. Examples include the recent Gateway Cooking Course completed at Chelmsford College, regular sessions with Box2Burn, Alt Movement, Trailnet bikes and Skreens archery, as well as visits to Riverside Leisure Centre for swimming and activity sessions.
New Experiences & Activities...
We are always looking to engage our members in new experiences and activities. At the base, examples include visits from Animalistic Encounters, police officers, first aid training, a beautician and hairdresser. Out and about, we often enjoy a trip to the beach, picnicking in the park, bowling, clip and climb, go ape, fruit picking, venturing out to the rowing boats in Dedham and more.
Empowering individuals to achieve “Independence”
We aim to empower individuals to develop their confidence and self esteem, to realise their own ambitions and work towards their own personal goals; whether that is building friendships and a social scene, learning basic skills such as cooking and travelling, or working towards employment. Ultimately, to become fulfilled, independent and happy adults.
We are extremely proud of our highly qualified, knowledgeable and experienced team of specialists and expert staff that have the passion and drive to offer the best care and support for our members. Together, as advocates and champions for people with disabilities, we strive to make a difference to the lives of people and their families across Essex.
We advocate for people’s rights and have big ambitions for our members.
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