Hi
I’m Steven and I live in one of David Lewis’s community houses in Cheshire. I’ve lived here since 2018 and share my home with three others.
As a child I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. This means that my arms and legs are stiff and it’s hard for me to walk. It’s also hard to talk, so I use a ‘talker’ to help everyone know what I’m thinking. The talker is great, it’s got my favourite foods and activities on it. Plus, it has emotions symbols so I can tell people when I feel ‘miffed off’!
In my early years I could walk with help from my mum and dad but over time it got harder for me. When I first joined I had physiotherapy treatment at David Lewis a few times a week. The team introduced me to a specialised walking frame. I wanted to use it a lot but I had to share it with other people, which got frustrating. A couple of years back my support worker and the fundraising team raised money to buy me my own ‘Meywalker’. Excellent!
I’m a sociable guy and I love going out in the local community. There’s a disco in Sandbach that I go to every week. I’m known for ripping up the dancefloor to the Venga Boys and Whitney Houston and wanting a cider to drink 😉. I go horse riding, trampolining and swimming, all great activities to keep me fit and healthy. Next month I’m off to the theatre to see Only Fools and Horses, what a show!
All this activity needs to be fuelled by food and I do enjoy a good roast. Controversially, I think sprouts might be my favourite food ever. I proudly own a sprout jumper and my family is always buying me sprout themed presents!
Life in the David Lewis community is pretty good. Thankfully, I don’t need to use my ‘miffed off’ symbol too often!
