Places available on AAM Adult Programmes April 2011

1) Sensory / PMLD Projects

· Sensory Drop In

The Sensory Drop In is a ground-breaking programme designed specifically for adults with profound and multiple disabilites (PMLD) who used to attend New Bridge. It provides an opportunity for participants to explore a wide range of musical and multi-sensory activities alongside their support worker.

Participants can ‘drop in' with support for as long as they wish.
The more flexible structure allows participants to explore activities at their
own pace, making their own choices and gaining independence.

The session offers a range of stimuli (visual, auditory, tactile and vibroacoustic),
so there is something to suit everyone, whatever their interests, learning style,
needs or abilities. There are different areas - both relaxed/ chillout areas and
stimulating areas; activities which people can do by themselves, as well as
group activities.

Due to the popularity of the Sensory Drop-In, AAM has decided to extend the
times of the sessions to allow more people to access the program. From April 2011
we will be running 2 more weekly slots 

Session 1: Each Friday from 1 – 2pm at Burton Stone Community Centre

Session 2: Each Friday from 2 – 3pm at Burton Stone Community Centre

Cost:  £3 per session, however places are limited so make sure you
book early to avoid disappointment!

2) Creative Disability Projects – MLD/SLD

·        Occasional Painters Art Group 

The ‘Occasional Painters’ Art group was originally set up to provide art activities for adults primarily with moderate learning difficulties who used to attend Yearsley Bridge Day Centre.

The group works on a number of different themesand uses a wide range of materials including fabrics, collage, painting, weaving and mixed media and they regularly contribute to citywide projects. This has including making squares for York quilt museum’s ‘Patch Project’ and making large structures for the ‘Fiesta’ festival in York. The Occasional Painters also regularly looks to famous artists for inspiration and once a term the group hosts an open day where they exhibit their own work, and invite family and friends to come and view it.

We have a few places available each Wednesday from 1.15 – 2.45pm at Burton Stone Community Centre

Cost: £3 per session

·        Movers & Shakers (2) 

Due to the popularity of the Tuesday afternoon Movers and Shakers session, AAM is setting up a new weekly session each Monday afternoon starting 25^th July 2010

The Monday movers and Shakers session will be structured similarly to the Tuesday one and will be open to adults with a mixed range of disabilities who like to sing, play, dance, and have fun! They will work through different themes during the session ranging from countries of the world to other musical activities e.g. singing and signing, playing instruments, dancing, as well as creating their own music.

Sessions: will start Monday 25^th July from 1.15 – 2.45pm

Venue: The Melbourne Centre, Escrick Street, off Fishergate

Cost: £3 per session

For more information or to book a place on any of the above-mentioned projects contact: Accessible Arts & Media

Tel: 01904 626965 Email: info@a-arts-media.org

www.a-arts-media.org