Districts: Across Hertfordshire
For: Deaf young people aged 17-30
Cost: variable depending on activity
Activities include:
- social activities and meet-ups
- days out
District: Hertford
For: Adults with learning disabilties (age 18+) and mental health concerns
Open: Monday - Friday 9.30am - 2pm
Cost: Depends on activity. Some are free
Some of the activities:
- Gardening therapy
- Cafe training
- Growing vegetables
- Exploring the natural environment
District: Countywide
For: Young people aged 13-25 with SEND
Open: various sessions throughout the week
Cost: Free
Activities include:
- Work projects focussed on helping young adults to develop independent living and life skills
- support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money
- Duke of Edinburgh's award groups
District: Countywide
For: Autistic young people and adults aged 16-25
Open: various sessions throughout the week, daytime and evening
Cost: Free (or the cost of the activity)
Autism Hertfordshire offers support to adults both pre-and post-diagnosis through a range of interventions including group work, skills training and development and 1:1 support. It also offers a 'transitions' group for young adults aged 16-25.
Activities include:
- Online 'transition' workshops for young people aged 16-25
- Social groups including nights out and walking groups
- Skills development
- Post-diagnostic support
Districts: St Albans and surrounding area
For: Adults aged 18+ with a learning disability
When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, weekends and some evenings
Cost: Depends on the activity/trip
Passport to Leisure in St Albans supports adults with learning disabilities by providing access to leisure and sporting activities. It aims to promote community integration, fun, and independence through a variety of events and activities. The program is run by a coordinator and volunteers
Activities include:
- cookery courses
- art workshops
- days out and trips to the theatre
- personal development courses
Districts: St Albans and surrounding area
For: Aged 18+ with disabilities
When: Every Wednesday 10.30am - 3pm
Cost: £10 a day
The Daylight Club provides day opportunities for adults 18+ with disabilities living in the St Albans district. The members meet once a week in a safe and supportive environment where they learn life skills, make new friends, try new experiences, engage in a variety of interesting workshops and most importantly have fun.
Activities include:
- morning fitness sessions
- afternoon workshops including dance, drama, art, music
- day trips
Districts: Hemel Hempstead and Berkhamsted
For: Young people and adults with learning disabilities
When: Every day 9am - 3.15pm
Cost: contact organisation to enquire
Sunnyside Rural Trust supports adults with learning disabilities to discover their brilliance and empower them to be independent. We provide training in various rural and retail activities, focussing on an individual's strengths. Our approach encourages personal growth at a pace that is comfortable for each person.
Activities include:
- gardening
- growing produce
- looking after farm animals
- working in hospitality
- beekeeping
And lots more!
Districts: Hemel Hempstead and Hatfield
For: Young adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities or additional needs
When: various
Cost: £5 a session
Activities include:
- inclusive football and futsal
- multisports
- yoga
- employability sessions