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The Kippford Mermaid by ‘The Arts End of Somewhere ‘

Creative arts group, ‘The Arts End of Somewhere’ have written and created a multi-sensory version of this local tale from Dumfries and Galloway. They will be performing it at Big Dog, a children’s festival brought to you by Wigtown Festival Company. The festival is online this year and The Arts End of Somewhere will be online on Monday 27th April. The story and a guide to making the props for the story will be available to download from the Virtual Activity Programme page on the PAMIS website following the festival.

A Visit to The Zoo by Shehzad Ahmad to share with his brother Waleed

In this story Shehzad has captured the excitement of going to the zoo for the day with his brother. The story is a joyful soundscape where you can imagine the sounds the animals make. They invite you to share their day at the zoo. Why not try making the noise of the birds and animals as you read the story.

PAMIS moves essential services online to continue support of people with PMLD across Scotland

Like other organisations around the country PAMIS have closed their doors, including those of their head … Continue reading “PAMIS moves essential services online to continue support of people with PMLD across Scotland”

Speech & Language Therapist (Postural Care)

Good postural care can help with swallowing and communicating.

PAMIS COVID-19 Continuity Appeal

  We are launching an appeal for support during this difficult time. Essential travel restrictions have … Continue reading “PAMIS COVID-19 Continuity Appeal”

More Sensory Inspired Activities

PAMIS volunteer Judy has created some more sensory activities to keep you busy.

Yogability at Home

Passive Yoga for people with PMLD

Love in the Time of Coronavirus – a poem by Pat Graham

Mum Pat Graham has decided to write a poem about her reflections on love at this difficult time. The poem is a poignant reminder of the people who are often invisible and overlooked in society. If you have any thoughts or reflections on life at this time that you wish to share on the blog please feel free to send them to; [email protected].

The Calling – a poem and video resource, celebrating Tentsmuir.

This resource has been designed to offer collage creating for relaxation. It also includes a poem that was written especially for Tenstmuir in Fife and performed at the Stanza Poetry Festival in St Andrews early in 2020. The poem introduces multi-sensory elements that can be created to bring the landscape to life.

Middle Ground by Susan Weir

In this blog post Susan reflects on what the “middle ground” means for people in this current crisis. Her reflection on what the “middle ground” is for her own family, and others who love and care for someone with profound and multiple learning disabilities, is both thought provoking and poignant for us all at this most difficult of times.