A SERIES of events empowering Worcestershire’s disabled community has had a lasting impact on people with learning disabilities.
The ‘Do you see me moving’ events held across the county were set up by Worcestershire County Council to encourage people with learning disabilities, and their social workers and carers, to get more involved in physical activity.
The events took place during Learning Disability Week (June 15 to 21). The theme for 2025 was “Do you see me?” which was all about people with a learning disability being seen, heard and valued.
Councillor Sue Eacock, cabinet member for Adult Social Care at Worcestershire County Council said: “Being active benefits everyone, however, those with a disability can sometimes experience barriers when trying to exercise.
“Our Learning Disabilities Social Care Teams recently put their training into action and hosted events across the county to promote and encourage physical activity.
“It was great to see the lasting impact these events had on those who attended.”
The fun filled sessions included a special Olympics at Abbey Stadium, Zumba at Our Way Self Advocacy and games and disco in Parkside.
Disability Rights UK attended each session to promote their Moving Social Work and Get Yourself Active programmes. Other guests and contributors included Bromsgrove’s Everyone’s Active and Healthy Worcestershire.
Participants were also able to find out information about physical activity offers near them.
Kerry McCrossan, assistant director of adult social care at Worcestershire County Council said: “Everyone had a fantastic time.
“I am so proud of our team who arranged the events themselves, without any cost to the Council. The smiles on people’s faces and laughter in the room, enjoying table tennis, badminton and dominoes were priceless.”
The events took place on the following dates and the following locations in Bromsgrov, Redditch and Kidderminster between June 16 and 19.
