Social exclusion, loneliness and a lack of friends present many people with intellectual disability with a health and well-being triple jeopardy consequences. This includes being more likely to be unemployed long term, have mental health problems, lack a voice in their community and have fewer support Networks from friends. Further deteriorating with high rates of overweight and obesity, linked to diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
In 1988, since started Emmanuel Activity Centre for adults with intellectual disability. We realised the important of developing social belonging and connectedness for people with intellectual disability. Often they have few friends and experience Social exclusion. Recognising this gap, we supported social groups with the aim of inclusion and interdependence.
We had observed a clear therapeutic activities that gave us real meaning as staffs and program leader when we planned activities for our beneficiaries (our clients)
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