Our Wales, Our Words

Adults with learning disabilities led this part of Wales REACH, choosing what they wanted to explore and how they wanted to take part.

Through art, music, nature, history and visits to local places, people explored Welsh identity and what Wales means to them. Along the way, they tried new things, developed creative skills, made friendships and created artwork that celebrates their experiences and ideas.

Their work shows the importance of being able to tell your own story, express who you are and have your voice heard.

“I’ve loved seeing a core group form of people who are passionate about learning, sharing and creating. Wales REACH has provided the group with opportunities to try new things and form new friendships.”
— Eve, First Choice Housing Association

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Take a look at more Adults with Disabilities creativity

Spoil Heap Safari artwork | Gwaith celf 'Spoil Heap Safari' 7Adults with Disabilities

Our Wales Is Creative (Mural)

Mural showing the wildlife of the abandoned Cwm Coke Works, including the unique Beddau Beast

Happy to be Welsh teeshirt | Crys-t 'Hapus i fod yn GymroAdults with Disabilities

Our Wales is Proud

3 hand-printed tshirts reflecting the creators pride in their identity

Collection of clay pots | CCasgliad o botiau claiAdults with Disabilities

Iron Age Inspiration

Clay pots and pipe cleaner torcs made on a trip to Caer Heritage Hillfort

Dragon design teeshirt | Crys T gyda dyluniad draigAdults with Disabilities

Dragons & Daffodils

Tshirts made for the community exhibition in the WMC in Cardiff Bay