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      to promote Healthy Living and Skills Development

      Everyone deserves the opportunity to gain new skills and experiences, face challenges and realise their hopes and ambitions.
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      to promote Social Inclusion

      Everyone should be able to make new friends, have fun and be part of a social group.
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      to promote Continuing Education, Training and Work Experience

      Everyone has the right to an education. People with disabilities should have the encouragement and support to allow them to build confidence and self esteem, realise their potential and be all that they can be.
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      to provide Respite, Advice and Support to parents and carers.

      Noone should feel isolated or excluded because of their caring responsibilities, or miss out on vital information, support or advice. Everybody needs a break. We are all in this together.

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    • 24 Apr

      From Source to Sea

      Posted by Mary on 24/04/2019

      Thanks to the Heritage Lottery Fund we were able to launch our “From Source to Sea” project in partnership with the Tay & Earn Trust at the beginning of this year. This opportunity is proving to be an invaluable experience … Continue reading →

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    • 06 Feb

      Options In Life Annual General Meeting

      Posted by Mary on 06/02/2019

      Our AGM will take place on Wednesday 20th March in the Bistro at Fife College Stenton (Glenrothes) Campus. All members and families are welcome. We are delighted that the students in our Options In Life Cookery class are going to … Continue reading →

    • 09 Jan

      New Recreation Programme Video

      Posted by Mary on 09/01/2019

      Our Recreation Programme experience filmed by participants on Go-Pro cameras.

    • 04 Apr

      SUPPORT FOR UNPAID CARERS

      Posted by Mary on 04/04/2018

      On 1 April this year, Scotland took a major step towards extending and enhancing the rights of unpaid carers with the introduction of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016. This comes at a time when there is increasing pressure on health … Continue reading →

    • 07 Feb

      Stories, Stones and Bones

      Posted by Mary on 07/02/2018

      A year ago, Options In Life received a generous grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund as part of the ‘Stories, Stones and Bones’ Project. These funds have allowed us to expand the range of activities that we offer our service … Continue reading →

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      Today the Friday group visited Willowgate Activity Centre where the group split into two teams, the championz and the vendetta's.
      The teams planned their strategy and drew pictures of their rafts. We all learned how to tie a figure of 8 and used our new skills to build rafts. Once the rafts were built and we were happy they were sturdy it was time to get changed into wet suits, life jackets and helmets and launched our rafts. Team championz fell in first, leaving team vendetta's to victory. Lee and Michelle were the remainders so they battled to be last one standing, Michelle was the winner. The group then came together and jumped off the jetty before getting changed and having a well deserved rest before coming home again.

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      Today the Thursday group visited Murton farm.

      In the morning, we focused on map reading. We initially studied local maps to get an understanding of the symbols on maps. We then were given a map of Murton farm reserve. There were 18 locations on the map that we had to find and note what symbol should be used to identify the location. We walked the full reserve to find all locations and note the symbols. Everyone got involved and they were all happily writing down the answers.

      Lunch was indoor, followed by some bush crafts. We worked on making hammers to help us crack open nut shells. Most hammers stayed intact throughout the nut cracking and no one got a crack over the head.

      The sun came out enroute home so we all enjoyed the bus ride back.       ... See MoreSee Less

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      Today the Peer-Support group visited Willowgate activity centre for our Employability course.

      In the morning, we looked at how an instructor would set up a group archery course, thinking about things like safety. We then headed out for a demonstration before giving it a go ourselves. We worked in twos to offer support and tips to each other whilst shooting. We finished off the activity with a competition in which Ryan and Jack won with 130 points each. Well done guys!

      After lunch, we tried some orientation. In two groups, we followed a map to find letters that had been strategically placed around the site. Both groups were successful in following the map and finding the letters.

      We will be in the water next week so please remember a towel, shoes that can be used in the water and swimwear.       ... See MoreSee Less

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      We welcome parents, carers and organisations as members. Our clients are young adults who are being cared for, who have autism, learning and other disabilities. We need your support. We want to know how many people are sympathetic to our cause or have needs that are not being met. While we will never refuse a donation, membership is absolutely FREE. If you are interested in what we are doing, please become a member.

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