A Dreamscape of Endless Possibilty

A dreamscape is a peaceful, beautiful place where safety and comfort can be found. 

The White House is a historic 17th Century cottage, in the beautiful woodland valley on the cusp of Pleasington. The building has undergone a complete modern SMARThome refurbishment. Comprising of 5 living quarters and large communal living spaces, the White House is situated within the Deaf Village grounds where everyone here uses or is encouraged to learn British Sign Language. 

The White House offers a safe and secure, stable, communal living environment for Deaf residents with complex needs not otherwise catered for across the usual strands of care provision. Here, young adults can work towards their own future aspirations, discovering themselves along the way.

Safe, secure home life is often only a privilege afforded to those individuals without sensory/complex needs.

Our residents typically come from backgrounds where they have struggled within their own family home environment or have been caught up in social care for most of their young adult lives. The White House looks to reinstate a sense of safety and dependability promoting an accessible family life, that encourages dreams, aspirations and opportunities. 

Our White House Family 

Our residents present with complex care needs and/or sensory difficulties that have a profound effect on their lives. Due to the nature of Deafness, 90% of Deaf children in the UK are born to hearing parents, many are unable to sign (BDA, 2021). From this starting point, many of our young adults have faced initial language delays and communication barriers.

Without the secure foundation and social interaction offered by clear communication, many are prevented from learning life skills concomitant with adult independence.

The White House fosters a family ethos where we all come together to learn from each other and support each other, whichever life path we may be on. 

Our Mission

The White House provides a safe space for Deaf adults with sensory/complex needs; a nurturing accessible ‘family’ community enables young adults to grow and thrive in a shared-learning environment; develop life skills, independence and self-hood.

  • We are a Deaf-led organisation that understands the everyday lives, language and experiences of D/deaf individuals. 
  • We offer a stable alternative ‘family’ home life environment where young adults can discover, their own selfhood. 
  • We provide a secure, SMARThome environment using high-technology solutions to facilitate individual independence and autonomy. 
  • We have In-house Support for Residents and can also provide BSL ‘Night-light’ on-call support. 
  • We provide specialist support and Deaf role models to encourage and inspire positive personal learning. 

Our Staff 

We have specialist Staff working 24/7 to ensure our residents have the support they need, whenever needed.

However, in view of fostering independent living skills, residents are expected to be involved in budgeting, meal-planning, shopping, cooking, cleaning, laundry, recycling, feeding the birds, growing vegetables and all the other wonderful parts of everyday adult life that come with communal living! 

Community Partnerships

The White House residents have the opportunity to engage with wider services as directed by their individual social care support packages. 

  • Residents can develop their independent life-skills that is Deaf-led and incorporates their journey of personal development and well-being through our partners at Our Deaf Hub. 
  • Residents can be involved with the wider D/deaf community, enhancing their social skills and building up their support networks and friendships through our partners at Our Deaf Hub. 
  • Our partners at Our Deaf Hub are also offer specialist support to Our Villagers, which encompasses helping our residents to transition into further/higher education and/or employment. 

SUCCESS STORY – Victoria

Reflecting on the past 12 months Victoria shares the positive story of her White House experience and  journey to becoming independent.

SUCCESS STORY – John

Reflecting on the past 12 months John shares the positive story of his White House experience and journey to becoming independent.

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