Link: Resource for Adults with Learning Disabilities

Link: Resource for Adults with Learning Disabilities

Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve, located in Suffolk, is offering a unique opportunity for adults with learning disabilities and their carers. The **Connect** sessions, held fortnightly, are designed to help participants connect with nature and each other.

The sessions are structured on a relaxed routine, consisting of a walk followed by a sensory nature activity. Breaks are taken during the session as needed, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all.

The blue trail, accessible to those using mobility aids, is specifically used for these sessions, welcoming all abilities to join. The Centre provides a hearing loop to cater to those with hearing impairments.

Visitors are advised to bring appropriate clothes for outdoors. The Centre has wheelchair access in the downstairs cafe and Learning Room. Reserved spaces for disabled parking are available in front of the Centre, and an accessible toilet can be found at the front of the Centre opposite the car park.

Assistance dogs are allowed, while regular dogs are only permitted on the red trail when on a lead. At the end of the session, there is a chance to sit and talk, providing an opportunity for social interaction.

The exact meeting point within the reserve and the specific dates for the sessions are not detailed in the available information. For booking information, it is advisable to contact the organizers directly. The contact details for Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve can be found on their phone number or website. The location of the event can be found on What3Words at pencils.reckons.complies.

For more precise details or to book a session, please contact Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve directly. Their sessions aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all, fostering connections between adults with learning disabilities, their carers, and the beautiful natural world of Lackford Lakes.

Participants of the Connect sessions at Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve, including those with learning disabilities and their carers, can look forward to an inclusive outdoor-living experience, engaging in a walk and sensory nature activity, all designed to connect with nature and each other. After the session, there's a chance for home-and-garden style social interaction, providing opportunities for further bonding and communication.

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