A new patio for the youth!

Location

IEM La Buissonnière - 28 Rue Charles de Gaulle

City

44240 La Chapelle-sur-Erdre

Other required skills (specific tools, coding, manual skills, etc.)

Manual skills appreciated: painting, gardening, DIY. Creativity welcome. Sensitivity to disability and taste for teamwork. No specific technical skills required - goodwill and motivation are enough!

Constraints & risks (logistical, physical, emotional)

PHYSICAL: Manual work outdoors (painting, planting, light handling). Bring sunscreen and water in case of heat. EMOTIONAL: Working in a facility that welcomes children and teenagers with disabilities - sensitivity and kindness required. EQUIPMENT: Possibly bring spare clothes.

Description

CONTEXT: The IEM (Motor Education Institute) of La Buissonnière, managed by APF France Handicap, welcomes children and teenagers with motor disabilities. The facility offers them educational, pedagogical, and therapeutic support tailored to their needs. OBJECTIVE: Renovate the 433 m² patio to create a stimulating, pleasant, and safe outdoor space, contributing to the well-being and fulfillment of the young people welcomed. PLANNED ACTIVITIES: • Plant beautification: planting adapted vegetation (planters, flower boxes) • Artistic creation: making murals and painted decorations • Landscaping: setting up decorative elements to brighten the space IMPACT: Offer children a more colorful and welcoming living environment for their relaxation and outdoor activities.