Active Prospects

💙 Do you see me?

This year's Learning Disability Week theme encourages us to think about how people with learning disabilities are seen and supported.

Too often, people are defined by their disability rather than recognised for who they are. Their interests, talents, ambitions, opinions and contributions can be overlooked.

At Active Prospects, we see people as individuals. People with goals to achieve, skills to share and voices that deserve to be heard.

We are proud to work alongside people to ensure they have choice and control over their lives, and opportunities to influence the communities and world around them.

Whether that is shaping training for health and social care professionals, sharing lived experience, pursuing personal goals or supporting others, the people we support make a true difference to our organisation every day.

This Learning Disability Week, we're celebrating the talents, achievements and voices of the incredible people we support, and continuing to recognising the value they bring to our communities.

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🌈 As Pride Month begins, we're highlighting some of the ways people we support are getting involved in their local communities.

One of Reg's favourite hobbies is playing in a local steel drum group, Sussex Steel. After months of practice and dedication, the group has been invited to perform as part of the Brighton Pride Parade, joining one of the UK's biggest celebrations of pride and inclusion.

"We are practising so many songs now and even an Adele song – do you know her songs? It is one of our hardest songs to learn yet!" -Reg

Being part of the group has helped Reg build confidence, develop new skills and connect with people who share his passion for music.

For Reg, this opportunity is about more than performing. It's about being part of a community, expressing who he is and taking part in an event that brings people together through acceptance, inclusion and celebration.

We can't wait to see Sussex Steel perform and share more highlights from Pride Month throughout June. 🌈💙

Sussex Steel

Being outdoors, learning new skills and building confidence together — what could be better? 🌿

Last month, a group of people we support and colleagues took part in a two-day programme with Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development, focused on teamwork, communication, and supporting one another to try something new.

“I felt you were willing to see me succeed so I kept trying till I did it. Even if it was my way not the way someone else did it.” Group participant

At Active Prospects, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to connect with others, and achieve things in their own way, at their own pace. Activities like this help to build trust, develop new skills, and work together to overcome challenges — all while having fun outdoors.

Thank you to Surrey Outdoor Learning & Development for creating such an inclusive and empowering experience 🌿