Doing things in your community

Doing things in your community is a good way of getting to know people around you and picking up new skills.

Activity: Mime something you do in your community.

Trendsetters said

"Wheelchair basketball because it is physical and you get knocked out of your chair."

"I go to a youth group every other Friday; it's good to meet new people."

"I've seen many of my disabled friends try to have a social life but they get stopped - either through fear, or because they can't attend as easily. You have to make a real effort to get out and do things that aren't part of your normal routine."

Go to... Learning how to be assertive

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