"For our Youth Club members it’s the one day of the week where

they're not known for being the young adult with a disability.  

It’s a great social group where they are encouraged to shine and aspire to reach the dreams they have for their futures.  Youth club is a valued service, it gives the members and their families the sense that they are safe and free from any ridicule which they may encounter in their teenage years.  The club provides a wide variety of activities and skills to increase knowledge of life skills, social interaction and forming firm friendships.  Life skills give our members more knowledge of doing daily activities like ordering their shopping online, ironing, using a washing machine and even cooking their own meals.  Everyone has a fantastic time on Fridays because it feels like we’re all just spending time with our friends.  It’s a privilege to spend time with our young adults and especially to know that we are helping them as they go through the next phase of their lives into adulthood."

PARC's Youth Club Team Leader