"Something Special" get National Lottery funding

Something Special, based in Eglinton County Derry, secured a grant of £422,405 to run the Achieving Something Special project which will involve a range of education and arts programmes for people of all levels of disability helping them achieve things they never thought possible.

Founder Denise White explained that she started the organisation in 2007 because there was a lack of services available for people with learning disabilities in the North West.

“Music will underpin everything we do. All teaching sessions will be focused around music and the pupils play piano or use percussion instruments. It helps them communicate and connect with other people, charges their mood and gives them the confidence and attention to learn.

“This project gives them the chance to meet friends, develop social skills, take part in courses, improve their confidence and esteem, and change the public’s attitudes to people with disabilities.”

Read the full article from the Derry Journal here...