Grace is 21 and was born with Williams Syndrome. She has been coming to Rowan since 2019. When the pandemic hit, Grace found the transition to staying at home very hard as she loves to socialise. However, Rowans online Zoom sessions helped her stay connected until she could return to the building this year.
Hetti from Rowan spoke to Grace and her mum Sam about how Rowan has supported them.
Hetti: 'Grace, why do you love coming to Rowan?'
Grace: To make me happy, to make me feel relaxed, to me feel safe, see my friends, spend time with them, its nice.
Hetti: 'How has Rowan made a difference to your family?'
Sam: 'I just think its the most amazing place. Grace has settled in since day one, every single person, staff, students are so welcoming and there is a real kind of atmosphere. It is hard to put into words what it feels like to go into Rowan and experience the Rowan life...it is amazing, and we feel really, really lucky to be able to access what you offer.'