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MiXiT
Research project about depression
Every Lesson Counts
Move It – Physical Activity Book
Nearly 100 people knocked on Sarah’s door
Sarah Morris launched her poetry book ‘Knock on my Door’ to nearly 100 fans
and supporters at the Huddersfield Central Library on Thursday evening.
The room was moved by her recital of a selection of poetry from her book. Sarah
writes about her beloved family and friends, about her life with its dangers and
joys, about her dreams and imagination.
This book is unique because Sarah has Downs Syndrome. Sarah Morris is 35 years
old and has been writing poetry for around 4 years. She is a talented and
creative actor, writer and artist.
The evening was opened by Janet Fisher from ‘The Poetry Business’, who published
what is planned to be Sarah’s first book, with many more ideas in the pipeline.
Kim Tiger-Holt, Sarah’s personal assistant gave an introduction to Sarah and her
book and how they have arrived where they are today. The powerful partnership
between Kim and Sarah really shows the world what people with disabilities are
capable of if given the right support and encouragement.
Sarah’s mum, June Holden spoke to thank Kim, Janet and friends and family for
supporting both her and Sarah through their lives. Doctors told June that Sarah
would never be able to read and write. This achievement is testament to the hard
work and persistence shown by June and Sarah and by the people in Sarah’s life
who have helped reach her goals.
June says “I’m so proud of Sarah, she has always had a passion for any kind of
art, and spends her time writing, drawing, painting and dancing. Through Kim,
Sarah has learnt to channel her ability and I could have never imagined that one
of my children would become a published author. It’s just amazing”.
“Sarah is a great role model for everyone, not just people with learning
disabilities. Her natural enjoyment for life and passion for being centre stage
cannot be matched and is envied by all who meet her”. Kim Tiger-Holt.
Below is a foreword from her book, written by Ian Macmillan, Poet
“Sarah's view of the world is unique and immediate. Reading this collection
encourages us to look at the world differently. All poetry should do this of
course, but often it doesn't. Sarah's does”.
Sarah’s book is available at Waterstones, Huddersfield and the Children’s
Bookshop, Lindley.
Notes to editors
Sarah Morris was born in Halifax in 1972 and has been raised in Stainland
with her mum, dad, brother and sister.
Sarah lives in Huddersfield, independently and is provided with support from
United Response.
Sarah has a personal assistant through her Direct Payments, Kim Tiger-Holt has
worked with Sarah to develop her artistic abilities.
Sarah works at the Lawrence Batley Theatre, for Full Body and the Voice. A
theatre company of disabled actors.
For further information contact: Rebecca Holden on 07843 577172
The UK Health and Learning Disability Network
The UK Health and Learning Disability Network is hosted by the Foundation for
People with Learning Disabilities
http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk The Foundation provides a range
of development support and consultancy. For more information on these services
please call 02078031100 or e-mail
fpld@fpld.org.uk For queries relating to the UK Health and Learning
Disability Network please e-mail Janet Cobb at
jcobb@fpld.org.uk
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MiXiT
Moveable
Feast, have created a new inclusive pop group called MiXiT. They are being
supported by two great production teams Talentstar and Jal productions.
They are hoping to make MiXiT a worldwide internet phenomenon so that they can
show people with and without disabilities working together in harmony. MiXiT
intend to tour later on this year and their debut DVD is due shortly.
Visit their website www.mixitmusic.co.uk
Download free poster
Research project about depression
Georgina Andreou is conducting a research Factors Affecting Depression in parents of autistic adults with Asperger Syndrome. Are you a parent living with an adult with Asperger Syndrome? Would you like to voice your opinions in 100% confidence? You can help this research in raising greater awareness.
For more information please contact georgina@roehampton.ac.uk for an information sheet.
MOVE and The Disability Partnership
MOVE
is the flagship project of The Disability Parnership, a registered charity
working with severely disabled children. The MOVE programme is designed to
increase their mobility and therefore their independence. MOVE works with
children, families and schools to set tangible goals which the child really
wants to achieve and through a programme comprised of education and therapy,
works at teaching the child the skills they need to achieve these goals. MOVE is
not a passive therapy; it is a positive, pro-active Programme which enables
children to be active participants in their development and is unique in that no
child is too disabled to use it. MOVE also allows parents to be involved in
decision making concerning their child and to benefit from advice and support
from the MOVE team. Please see their website
www.move-europe.org.uk
for more details on the Programme
Every Disabled Child Matters (EDCM) Campaign
Read news updates on the Every Disabled Child Matters (EDCM) Campaign
Every Lesson Counts
Every
Lesson Counts is a DfES campaign to improve attendance in schools and to support
families in helping their children to do so.
Click here for more
information, case studies, facts and figures.
Enquires: contact Miriam Laverick or Gemma Hutchison at Geronimo Communications
on 020 7299 8785 or 0207 299 8753
Move It – Physical Activity Book
A
sequel to the Look Cook Book, entitled
the Move It – Physical Activity Book has been launched by Groundwork Oldham &
Rochdale. This book is based around the same group of people with learning
difficulties, except it focuses on physical activity. A large portion of the
publication looks at sports centres and attempts to promote these places at easy
to use friendly places for people with learning difficulties. The Move It
Physical Activity Book also links in with the Look, Cook, Book and introduces
the idea that healthy eating and physical activity go together.
Download 'Move It - Physical
Activity Book' (pdf format)
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