01522 244960
Focusing on ability not disability
This is only a selection of the activities we are able to offer you. Ultimately, your person centred plan will identify what you would like us to provide - YOUR SUPPORT, YOUR WAY!
Independent living and life skills enable people to make informed decisions and to take care of themselves. Some of the life skills people are supported with at Diversity include; use of local facilities e.g. shops, libraries, cafés etc; directional skills, map reading, using a lift/escalator, personal and road safety, use of money, using public transport, coping in an emergency, problem solving and strategies to cope in a difficult situation.
If a person wishes to work, we will endeavour to find a suitable work placement and assist and coach them to sustain that role.
We support people to maintain and develop their skills in communication, numeracy, literacy, time, money skills and I.T. both with formal 1-1 support and practical use within a community setting.
At present, we are developing part of the extensive grounds at our Clarke Road venue. We are creating sensory, relaxation and seating areas to be enjoyed by all. People are enjoying spending time in our greenhouse, planting seeds ready to transplant into our newly transformed garden.
Protecting our environment is an ongoing concern and people using our service are actively encouraged to recycle and reuse waste products. This may be recycling waste from the kitchen into compost for the garden, shaving fallen branches to make them into walking sticks or recycling pine cones into decorative displays. The recycling initiatives are endless!
People are encouraged to express themselves using and exploring various art medium from paints, crayons, collage, printing, sculpture and photography. We offer crafts such as embroidery, jewellery making, weaving, patchwork and knitting – exploring skills and crafts that may have been forgotten or lost over the years.
In addition to nutritional benefits, cooking is a critical life skill - one that encourages greater independence. We provide support and encouragement so people understand more about healthy eating choices. The idea is to encourage healthy eating by enabling people to make their own active choices. We try to use seasonal ingredients that are fresh and healthy. We also focus on hygiene and safety in the kitchen environment.
Our senses play an important part of our everyday lives. This is a session for people where preparing and cooking a meal would not be suitable for them but they would benefit from stimulation of the senses - taste, sound, smell, touch and sight, with the purpose of encouraging interest and interaction.
We make exercise fun using equipment such as fit balls and resistance bands and for a gentle workout, chair exercises and parachute therapy. We explore musical instruments and sounds, learning rhythm, tone and co-ordination, encouraging listening and participation skills. We offer gentle music sessions, massage and yoga to reduce stress and aid relaxation; promoting good health and well being. Drama sessions are held to promote communication and self confidence.
Multisensory stimulation provides a way to awaken senses through a variety of activities and materials. Sensory stimulation typically applies to the sensory systems; touch, seeing, hearing, tasting and smelling. This session can be enjoyed by people of varying abilities. People are encouraged to use their senses by introducing tactile therapies, music and food tasting sessions.
The aim of this activity is to assist an individual in grooming skills - facilitating self-improvement, promoting self-awareness and encouraging a positive body image. This is a relaxing session and can include hand and foot massage.
A variety of activities are constantly on offer each week. This may involve a day trip to the theatre, museum or animal farm, bowling, swimming or playing walking football. The options are endless!
People using our service are actively encouraged to bring forward their own ideas for raising money and to help organise an event. Monies raised support various charities, client outings, social events etc. It is hoped that parents and carers will also play an active part in this too! Diversity has hosted Red Nose Day and Children In Need events, Macmillan coffee mornings, craft fairs and much more. If you have a fund-raising idea - let us know!
Diversity Adult Support Services Ltd
2A Clarke Road
Lincoln
LN6 8SH
Telephone: 01522 244960
First Floor, Swan House
Exchange Road, Lincoln
LN6 3JZ
Telephone: 01522 262300