Christmas planters a growing project for intellectual disabilities group

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Another Way Learning and Social Centre clients started making festive planters last Christmas. (iStock)

Summerside learning centre clients earn sense of purpose, independence and extra cash

A Summerside centre for adults with intellectual disabilities says interest in their annual Christmas planter business is growing.

A year ago, staff and clients at Another Way Learning and Social Centre started making handmade festive planters.

Owner Tammy Laughlin says the project began as a way to help her clients use their creativity and for them to make a few bucks for Christmas.

The project gives the participants a sense of purpose and independence, she said.

"It's nice when you can give something to somebody and they enjoy it," said Laughlin.

"They did a beautiful job with them, and I think it made them feel really good inside, to be able to give that to people and, at the same time, they got rewarded for their effort that they put in and make a little bit of money because everybody wants to shop for somebody at Christmas, so it was a win-win for everyone."

This year, demand for the Christmas planters far exceeded the supply.

"We had a few people we knew would probably buy some, but somebody put it on Facebook and we ended up getting quite a few more requests for them than we expected, and we were a little overwhelmed. But it was really great, it worked out really well for the group," said Laughlin.

The group plans to expand the project next year to meet the growing demand.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/christmas-planters-intellectual-disabilities-1.3380886 (ขนาดไฟล์: 0 )

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Another Way Learning and Social Centre clients started making festive planters last Christmas. (iStock) Summerside learning centre clients earn sense of purpose, independence and extra cash A Summerside centre for adults with intellectual disabilities says interest in their annual Christmas planter business is growing. A year ago, staff and clients at Another Way Learning and Social Centre started making handmade festive planters. Owner Tammy Laughlin says the project began as a way to help her clients use their creativity and for them to make a few bucks for Christmas. The project gives the participants a sense of purpose and independence, she said. "It's nice when you can give something to somebody and they enjoy it," said Laughlin. "They did a beautiful job with them, and I think it made them feel really good inside, to be able to give that to people and, at the same time, they got rewarded for their effort that they put in and make a little bit of money because everybody wants to shop for somebody at Christmas, so it was a win-win for everyone." This year, demand for the Christmas planters far exceeded the supply. "We had a few people we knew would probably buy some, but somebody put it on Facebook and we ended up getting quite a few more requests for them than we expected, and we were a little overwhelmed. But it was really great, it worked out really well for the group," said Laughlin. The group plans to expand the project next year to meet the growing demand. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/christmas-planters-intellectual-disabilities-1.3380886

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