Weaving is a form of creativity for people with physical disabilities. The Egidus organization requested three weaving looms to provide self and group activities for nearly 100 disabled persons.
Many clients are in wheelchairs and others barely able to function. The plan is to improve attention span, motor skills, thought stimulation, group cooperation, and hand weave colorful rugs. The loom company has agreed to provide needed training on the new looms.
This man was very enthusiastic and eager to show off his hand made loom where the pegs adjust. He works at a snail's pace but gets excited every time he makes a loop.
The materials for the looms would include textiles such as yarn, threads, old t-shirts, and other materials. There are textile companies in nearby towns, who could provide scrap fabric for use on the looms.
There are clients who enjoy cutting the t-shirts into strips, others enjoy using their fingers and hands for activities like tying pieces together and tying the tassels.
The facility produces many hand made crafts and art textiles. They sell items like rugs, place mats, handbags, etc. in local craft fairs and community events, the funds reinvest more materials for the looms and art crafts.
A closing ceremony involved a multi-agency special Olympic sports day of over 100 disabled persons participating in simple challenges.
They recognized and honored LDS Charities for the looms and our visits. Elder Schultz was honored with placing a "Olympic" medal around each participants neck and congratulating them.
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