The people we support are all capable of extraordinary things, and they deserve a chance to be recognised for every step of progress they make.

That’s how the OPT Award came to fruition, and its creator Lynda Larke is with us to kick off our latest series of Reasons to Care!

Join us to discover how the OPT Award can help inspire the people we support to achieve the impossible, step outside of their comfort zones, and create opportunities!

This episode covers:

• The introduction of the OPT Award, and the success stories that it’s given rise to

• Educating society about the capabilities of the people that we support across Diverse Abilities and beyond

• How structured support helps people to overcome fears and break boundaries

• The importance of empowerment through recognition

OPT Award

https://www.optaward.org.uk/

Clare Rochford

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/

Join the Diverse Abilities Team

https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers

Diverse Abilities

https://diverseabilities.org.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-abilities-plus/

https://www.instagram.com/diverseabilities/

Sports and movement should be for everyone, which is why people like Helen Montgomery are such heroes for bringing sensory sports to life at Langside School!

Mirroring real life events like the football World Cup, Wimbledon and Olympics can be the source of inspiration, creativity and delight for all the children we support - discover how sensory sports unlock doors as Helen joins us on another charming episode of Reasons to Care.

This episode covers:

• The unique, dynamic role of a physiotherapist at Langside vs being a community physio

• Transformative experiences enabled by creatively adapting sports

• The confidence and social development that comes from creating such inclusive opportunities

• Incredible events that Helen has brought to life, like the ‘Langside Olympics’

Clare Rochford

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/

Join the Diverse Abilities Team

https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers

Diverse Abilities

https://diverseabilities.org.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-abilities-plus/

https://www.instagram.com/diverseabilities/

Diverse Abilities this year celebrates its remarkable 70th anniversary, and so it’s a joy to look back at how Dorset’s disability charity has grown with the daughter of our Founder!

Diverse Abilities was set up to support Wendy Barfoot’s sister, Marilyn, and Wendy joins us to share the evolution of Diverse Abilities, her growing role in its history, and how our impact has grown from such humble beginnings.

This episode covers:

• The heartwarming origin story behind Diverse Abilities

• How Marilyn inspired a movement that’s grown into a lasting legacy

• Care through the decades, and how it’s changed with the times

• The power of community, and building something incredible together

Clare Rochford

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/

Join the Diverse Abilities Team

https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers

Diverse Abilities

https://diverseabilities.org.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-abilities-plus/

https://www.instagram.com/diverseabilities/