Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Using computers and their sites

Hi there, this time i am going to talk about using computers and their sites.

I have a laptop at home and i use it for facebook
bebo
emails
friends reunited
and most recently my space.

I went on friends reunited as i wanted to track down my school friends.


If you need to know more please blog back.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

My Holiday in Greece


My Holiday in Greece

Hi my name is Zoë I have a learning disability and I went on holiday to Greece. My boyfriend came with me he also has a learning disability his name is Dale, We booked the whole of the holiday ourselves which include hotel flight, travel insurance etc. We had a brilliant time with no problems the weather was great and the people were friendly and helpful. It was also my birthday, so it just goes to show people with learning disability can go on holiday on their own

Zoë

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

My move to Coventry and how my life is now!

My name is Lynne Cooper and I have Downs Syndrome! I work for Grapevine, it is a charity that works with people with learning disabilities. I am a media project worker and I have been working at Grapevine for two years.

Here is my story!

I wanted to start a new life away from Motherwell in Scotland as my mum’s boyfriend would drink heavily and be aggressive. My sister lived here in Coventry so I decided to move here to begin my fresh start.

I lived with my sister for a year but things didn’t go to plan so I moved out of her house and moved in with a friend.

I was only supposed to stay for a couple of weeks but we got on so well that 10 years later we are still living in her house. We have a great friendship and we go out to the pub for meals and karaoke.

I love living in Coventry and I have been to catering college and done an NVQ to be a chef. I have a passion for singing and found out about Grapevine through meeting a friend called John who also liked doing karaoke.
I became a member of Grapevine for 4 years then I heard there was a job going as a media project worker so I had an interview and got the job. I job share with a girl called Zoë and it is a pleasure to work with her. I am chuffed that I have a paid job to go to as I haven’t had a job before. I have met some great people in Coventry who have helped me start a new life.

That’s all for now
Until next time