"Access Dorset has allowed me to make good friends, and improve my skills. I love being with my friends, and I really enjoy the Art for All Wednesday group. The staff & volunteers are fantastic. It's so good at Access Dorset & there is lots to do so I would recommend this to anyone!"

“Access Dorset has had a huge positive impact on my life, the all inclusive environment has given me confidence & has enabled me to make new friends. I attend the art group & the cooking club, I interact with other service users and staff & I am learning how to communicate independently. All the group leaders are kind & patient which enables me to achieve as much as my disabilities allow. Come along & meet everyone, they are so friendly and welcoming, and accommodate all abilities. ”

“I like the staff and the range of activities at Access Dorset, and I take part in art class, gardening, the café and the build & grow groups. I have suggested a few ideas in the past for additional activities we could do, and now these are on the roster! I really enjoy seeing all my friends at Access Dorset & the staff & volunteers are always there to help. I feel a lot calmer after participating in the activities at Access Dorset. Everyone here makes everyone feel welcome so come on down!”

“Access Dorset has impacted my life, and everyone helps each other, new people & old people, and I enjoy helping others feels comfortable. I work in the Café at Access Dorset, and I really like this. I feel stronger through the activities we do. I enjoy spreading the word of how great it is at Access Dorset.”

"Access Dorset has impacted my life and has been so welcoming. I really enjoy the social activities and find the staff really friendly and helpful. I've gained new skills & confidence and you should come & join us as you'll have a good time!"

"The drama group is amazing and I enjoy having a good laugh at Access Dorset. Everyone that works here is so helpful & I love being able to help with some of the activities. You should come to Access Dorset because there is great food in the Horizons Cafe!"

"Access Dorset is good & makes me feel happy. I like the routine of coming here & seeing my friends. When I first started, I was really nervous to leave my carer's side, and now I feel comfortable & safe to go and talk to my friends away from her. Access Dorset has improved my confidence a lot and I enjoy the walking group and the games we play together. I also do the mix & match on a Wednesday, and the quiz. The people that work at Access Dorset are friendly and supportive. For anyone wanting to come to Access Dorset, I would encourage them to do so as its great fun & I have such a good time here. "

"Access Dorset has allowed me to do something independently where I'm not relying on anybody else. It's an overall safe experience, and is just a jolly thing to do. I never leave feeling unhappy, and when I leave my mood is always lifted. I feel supported as its a level access to come in, and is completely accessible for myself & my wheelchair. I find the staff always smiling, and really encouraging, and they always bring out the best in me. During my time at Access Dorset, I've discovered my painting ability, and I use this to express my feelings and create beautiful art. I would recommend coming along to anyone who wanted an inclusive environment where they could feel safe & discover abilities you never knew you had. "

"Being at Access Dorset has built my confidence, improved my skills & I've met lots of nice friends. I really enjoy doing my art in art class, and building my confidence. The staff members are really helpful and there's lots of great activities at Access Dorset. I also do the Mix & Match activity, which is really fun & I enjoy it. "

Access Dorset has had a huge impact on my life. Mondays are my favorite day of the week as I just love the drama group in the morning and the art group in the afternoon. The bridge gives me a 'grown up feeling' that I don't get at my day center. It helps me become independent and I just love the feeling of being valued, listening to and one of a group. I love that my art teacher Ann, tailors the art to my 'obsessions'. My life has changed since I started at Access Dorset. I have much more independence, new friendships and much more confidence & fun!

The things I love & enjoy about Access Dorset is being able to volunteer in the café & also help at the socials sometimes. I enjoy art with Annie on a Monday afternoon & Wednesdays and cooking on a budget on Thursdays. I also love the once-a-month socials.