Disability friendly Club Night proves a great success

“The LOL launch party was an amazing experience.  I am so proud to be a part of LOL, and to be able to deliver events that are so important and very much needed.”  Says Emily Jazz Behan – Living Out Loud Volunteer

Local community groups, including the Aldingbourne Trust, Apulstock, Stay Up Late and Gig Buddies, launched their new Learning Disability and Autism friendly Clubs night at TAO in Bognor Regis on Wednesday 6th November.

Community Solutions Manager, Casper Rioseco said “The launch of Living Out Loud last night was a huge success with a resounding turnout.  To see so many people enjoying themselves and feeling that they can be themselves and not have to worry about being judged in a safe and welcoming environment was a beauty to see.”

It was a huge turnout in numbers with nearly 250 attendees, with a variety of people of different ages coming together, from different walks of life, showing that having a disability and/or autism is not even a consideration to being able to socialise and most of all have fun.

They are already in planning for the next night, which will be taking place on Wednesday 4th December and hope to prove once again there is a demand for a full on clubbing experience within the local area for people with a learning disability and/or autism.

“The night was filled with good music, a great atmosphere and many happy faces.  I can’t wait for the next one, and to see in the future the impact these events will have on the community.”  Said Emily.