​Orpheus is an independent specialist college in Surrey that increases the confidence and skills of young disabled adults through the performing arts. They believe that every young disabled person should have the same opportunities as their non-disabled peers.

Josh graduated from Orpheus this year and has now moved into his own flat in Caterham. Since leaving the college he has been busy settling in and he plans to be an active member of his new community. Josh enjoys being a member of Stopgap Youth Dance Company and Freewheelers Theatre Company. He is looking forward to attending these again when the new term kicks off in September. He will also be volunteering at Knights Garden Centre weekly. The Mark Dower Trust will be supporting Josh by offering him £620 towards his transport costs for the year.

​Laurie also graduated from the Orpheus Centre this summer and is looking forward to moving into his own flat shortly. Laurie has been relying on using the computers at the college, however moving on from Orpheus he has decided it is time he had his own laptop. Having his own laptop would allow Laurie to organise his own transport, create plans for activities with the charity, Whizz-Kidz, where he volunteers, and to keep in touch with his friends. The Mark Dower Trust will be supporting Laurie by offering him £300 towards his new HP laptop.