We work with a variety of different groups, so have included testimonials from specific services/groups:
- Service Users (Adults with learning disabilities)
- Family and Carers of people with learning disabilities
- Conference Events
- Individuals
- Inspirative Arts Team Development
Take a look at some of the stories of the individuals that come or have been to Inspirative Arts.
Full Testimonials
Service Users
Service Users (Adults with Learning Disabilities)
Art makes me unwind and create. Drama helps me express feelings and make friends
Client
I liked it because everyone has their own opinion and your not judged
Client
I like music and art, it makes you unwind doesn’t it. It helps you release stress.
Client
Good games, different things every time
Client
I am encouraged to put my own ideas into the workshop which helps me get involved with the other members in the group.
Client
I really enjoyed [Inspirative Arts] coming the most, they made me feel like I was in a massive friendship circle
Client
It is so important to me because every time I go there is always something different happening. It offers me activities that I wouldn’t normally get the chance to do.
Client
Family and Carers
Family and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities
Chris Beech
Advocate – Derbyshire Advocacy Service
Inspirative Arts is very person-centred in its approach. The sessions offer much more choice and freedom for their clients with what to do during the day. It’s a project that provides something different.
Learning Disability Support Worker
Very creative and everyone was open and took part well in all activities. Really enjoyed it
Michael Halligan
Advocate – Derbyshire Advocacy Service
The group provides opportunities for people with learning disabilities to meet new people and make new friends from the community in an inclusive and person centred way. This activity become an integral part of [service user’s] weekly routine; he has made many new friends and developed a host of new skills; it also contributes to [service user] Health and wellbeing; he feels valued, respected and included. Inspirative Arts provide a vital, affordable service, in a safe, welcoming and accessible environment: without this service [service user’s] community presence will all but disappear. Inspirative Arts forms a big part of [service user’s] life.
Rachael Pinks
Care Home Manager – Mencap
“[She] gains a lot of fulfilment & enjoyment from the workshops & always returns home happy & discusses what she has achieved during the workshops. [She] does this without being prompted by staff, which for us indicates that she really has participated in the workshops & found them meaningful. As [she] doesn’t always share her experiences un prompted & sometimes when she has attended other social activities…So we are able to confidently say that [she] does find the workshops extremely meaningful.
Conference Events
Conference Event Participants
The various activities were well paced, and each created a foundation for the next. I wish there had been more time to do more bonding before hand and art work
Conference Participant
Very appropriate. It gave the opportunity to reflect and communicate on a personal level amongst a programme of lectures
Conference Participant
I am left with a really sound feeling of wellbeing – as someone said ” we came in as strangers and leave as friends” – and trusty friends at that
Conference Participant
Very helpful. Having struggled to listen and take on board so much head stuff (underpinned by sometimes strong feelings) it was good to be able to relax in a safe place and share responses
Conference Participant
Would like the opportunity to have these workshops more often, having them throughout the conference to be able to reflect and understand through others point of views what is being shared
Conference Participant
Yes the workshops were appropriate because it let us to the very core of our being, and that in affirming our human divinity and appreciating the work of others
Conference Participant
Testimonials from Individuals:
Relaxing and enjoyable, very inclusive and non-threatening. Encouraged people to express and communicate
Individual
The various activities were well paced, and each created a foundation for the next
Individual
Inspirative Arts – Team Development
Testimonials for Inspirative Arts – Team Development
The needs of all the participants were not only met but exceeded, people were surprised at how much they felt they learnt and could then improve about themselves in a working situation.
St Michaels Support and Care Group (June 2011 )