01217793865 info@solihullsolo.org Home What We Do About Help SoLO Events Blog Contact Us Find out more about what’s happening at SoLO Dorridge Fun Run – such fun! Jun 8, 2015 | Blog What a magnificent turn out for SoLO on Sunday! We had walkers, runners and cyclists and workers in the kitchen – there was a sea of red t.shirts. One person commented that the predominant colours at the event were turquoise (John Shepherd – the... read more Dealing with Disappointments Jun 5, 2015 | Blog This week has been a tad disappointing with news of our Lottery Bid for a wonderful dance project, our bid for SoLO Sleepovers and our nomination for the Queens Award not being successful. When we consider the work and dedication that have gone into these, it could... read more Fundraising Fun! by Maria Brown | May 22, 2015 | News SoLO wishes to thank Castle Bromwich Singers who have been fundraising for us since they adopted us as their charity of the year. They have raised the magnificent sum of £2,500!! Thanks guys – you are amazing! photo courtesy of David Kemp, Castle... Easter Specialist Playscheme Videos 2015 by Maria Brown | Apr 20, 2015 | News ... What you can expect with SoLO Activities With a plan in place and needs assessed, the next question is what is there to do? At SoLO we recognise that one size does not fit all and we offer a menu of activities to suit all preferences ensuring that the right amount of support is in place. Enough to keep the member safe, but not too much to take away their independence. Key Life Skills At SoLO it is all about outcomes. Having a lovely time with friends is great, but how much better is having a lovely time that helps to keep those friends, develop relationships, build confidence, increase self-esteem and provide a platform for learning. All SoLO services are measured by the added value their provide for the member. Friends We all need friends and the SoLO activity programme gives an ideal opportunity for its members to make new friends and keep in touch with old ones. It doesn’t matter what level of disability someone has, everyone has the ability to have a friend and be a friend – we just provide the opportunity to make it happen. Planning Everyone needs to plan and it is exciting to do so. At SoLO we help our members plan their future in interactive ways, using person centred planning tools that ensure they lead the process and, why shouldn’t they, it is their future after all! Discover more about SoLO Services SoLO operates a wide range of projects and activities to cater for different age groups and different levels of ability. Our Services Events Several times a year we hold amazing events for our members and to raise funds. Everyone at SoLO gets involved and helps. Our Events SoLO Voice The SoLO Voice board is your voice within SoLO. The Voice Group helps us to provide the best service for all our members. Find Out More Volunteer Volunteer support saves our charity a staggering £230,000 each year and volunteers contribute over 18,000 hours of support. More information SoLO Testimonials Philip Shelton “I love being a member of Daylight – it is really good. I love to help out. Every day we do something different, today we went bowling and I had a great time. I love helping the staff and planning what I do myself. If I didn’t go to Daylight I don’t know what I would do!” SoLO Volunteer Russell Williams “I love being a volunteer for SoLO, it has made me feel so proud of myself and since SoLO accepted me to be a volunteer it has changed my life because I make decisions that help to change people’s lives. Being disabled myself, I enjoy helping other disabled people and enjoy doing all the activities as much as they do. I volunteer on two weekday projects, Night Owl and Waterloo. Sometime I volunteer by helping the fundraising teams on different events. If you are thinking of becoming a SoLO volunteer, it will change your life and the people you support. To SoLO`s members you will become a teacher, role model, protector and friend.” Sandra Ballard “When my son, who is severely disabled, returned from college, he was very depressed, because, as a young man, he needed to be independent. SoLO has enabled him to use his individual budget for a Personal Assistant who I am confident is well trained, supported and appropriate. Marcus is so much happier now. He can tailor the support he gets to suit his own individuality and seeing him take control of his life shows me how successful he will be when he eventually decides to leave home. I cannot speak too highly of SoLO”. Meet some of the SoLO team Hello I’m Jan Prior. My life is both enriched and challenged by having a son with special needs. As Chair I bring my experience and skills to shape and lead SoLO. I am supported by a great team of volunteers and staff who add sparkle to all that SoLO offers to enhance our members’ lives. Jan Prior Chair of SoLO My name is Janet Down, I am the CEO of SoLO, have been here for 14 years and wouldn’t want to work anywhere else. It is a privilege to serve the members of SoLO who constantly inspire me. My aim is always to provide them the level of service that they deserve. Janet Down CEO of SoLO I am Deb Jones, Manager of Children’s Services at SoLO. I have been in this role since April 2009 and can honestly say it is the most rewarding and enjoyable job I have ever done. It is also the busiest and most exhausting -there are never enough hours in the day! Deb Jones Children’s Services Manager Hi I am Paula Burnham and I am the Adults Services Manager. I oversee all of the activities that SoLO provides for the 18+ age group and I also manage the Personal Assistant service. SoLO is a vibrant and energetic organisation where the staff have nearly as much fun as our members!!! Paula Burnham Adults Services Manager Jobs Staff Information SoLO Bases Newsletters Corporate Annual Reports Links Trustees SoLO Gallery Care Quality Commission ©2014 SoLO Life Opportunities | Registered Charity Number 1102297 | design by GX8