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ADAM’S PICTURE
PERFECT DREAMS
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ith National Disability
Adam’s Transition to Work
Insurance Scheme Coordinator, Debra Peers, said he
(NDIS) funding, approached them looking to build his
Tasmanian Adam Knowles is on the social and economic skills, so they sat
way to achieving his life-long goal down with him to identify his interests.
of becoming a photographer and “We discovered photography was
running his own business.
one of Adam’s passions,” Debra said.
The 22-year-old, who has an
“He told us it was really something
intellectual delay, engaged disability he wanted to do because one
support provider OAK/Possability, day he would like to have his own
who helped him navigate his path. photography business.
Now Adam is studying a Certificate
“To help Adam work towards his
I in Information, Digital Media and goal, we identified he needed to work Technology. He’s also working on on his literacy, numeracy, computer improving his literacy and numeracy and photographic skills. Through his accommodation, we’ve been able to
skills and his health and wellbeing. NDIS funding, he was able to do it. help him see more bands so he can
“I love taking photos,” Adam He got help with his numeracy and take photos. We’re trying to combine
said. “I take all kinds – churches, literacy; he started a photography his two loves!”
playgrounds, museums, cemeteries program, and he began a Certificate and rock bands, which is my favourite. I in Information, Digital Media and much these activities have improved
I’ve always been interested in Technology.” Adam’s confidence.
photography,” he said.
Debra said Adam is doing really
“I want to learn more about
Debra said it’s incredible how
“He’s come such a long way,” she
well and enjoys opportunities to get said.“It’s great to see him committed
zooming in and out; how to put out and about with his camera and to his photography, and for me, it’s
photographs on a computer and a practice the skills he has learnt. a rewarding feeling to be able to
USB, and print them as well. I want to
be able to run my own business.”
“Adam loves heavy metal,” Debra
said. “Working with his supported
help him work towards achieving his
goals.”
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