The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) Foyle Disability Resource Centre (FDRC) has launched ‘A Year in Pictures’ magazine..
The publication was launched by Mayor of Derry, Cllr Elisha McCallion.
Speaking at the launch Cathal MacElhatton, FDRC manager said: “I would like to thank Mayor Elisha McCallion for taking the time out of her busy schedule to be with us today to launch ‘
“A Year in Pictures’ Magazine. FDRC provides care services for people with a physical and or sensory disability and or acquired brain injury.
“FDRC service users have been involved in collating photographs and providing commentary on the pictures to produce a magazine highlighting the many activities and events all have participated in over the past year.”
Photographs collated in the magazine cover a wide range of activities such as walking, swimming, pottery, arts, gliding, outings, fancy dress parties and music amongst others which, Mr McElhatton, said demonstrated that FDRC service users remained resolutely focused on activities which promoted their independence.
He added: “The magazine allows users to easily remember the activities which have taken place and this especially assists those who have memory difficulties.
“We appreciate the enthusiasm of FDRC staff and our Health Improvement Department in supporting and encouraging service users to produce this wonderful magazine.”
Photo shows group pictured at the FDRC magazine, (standing from left), Mark McKee and Tony McFadden; Michael Robertson, Western Trust Graphic Designer, Health Improvement Department; Derry City and Strabane Council Mayor Elisha McCallion and Cathal MacElhatton, FDRC manager and (front row) FDRC service users Eugenia McDaid and Patricia Clifford.
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