Inclusivity, accessibility, collaboration, sustainability & creativity at the core of design and development for the future.
Day opportunities – past ventures
Prior to the unexpected closure of Day Opportunities during 2020, Eduprint served as more than just a workspace; it was a supportive environment where individuals could engage in meaningful activities, interact with others, and contribute to the success of a sustainable business. The structured routine and socialisation opportunities played a crucial role in the well-being of all those who attended and visited.
Eduprint was open to provide a space within our David Lewis community for adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Epilepsy. To access a service taking on design work from external businesses, in-house creative exploration, development of skills, and socialisation by gaining knowledge of a sustainable business.
Open 5 days a week, many individuals had the opportunity to attend a new environment and complete assigned tasks, giving them fulfilment throughout the day, a sense of belonging, and pride in the work they completed.
Day Opportunities – in the present
Since re-opening, the Creative Hub has welcomed the people we support to explore and develop design techniques, using different mediums and discover their passions in a creative manner. Utilising digital technology and combining that with hands on techniques has enabled the people we support to finesse their fine motor skills, learn how to write emails, develop advertisements, animations and make items with a personal touch for friends and family. Through the right support and the development of the service we have enabled the individuals and the team to create more opportunities and exciting ventures.
Day Opportunities – What’s in the future?
The vision is to expand the Creative Hub, with plans for new equipment, alongside the building of a new website. The Creative Hub is beginning to embark on a journey of personalised gifts, designing of cards and prints, keychains and sensory items with the use of a 3D printer to name a few.
We have a strong belief that we can create a sustainable business run by the people we support from across the David Lewis site.
With the right support right culture, inclusion and huge passion at the forefront of everything we do, we believe that the Creative Hub will grow and the vision of the people we support will be a success for all involved.
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