Rehab and training stained glass window
St Dunstan’s Stained Glass Window project was designed and made, by Sarah Jarron, Craft Manager, to represent the Rehabilitation and Training Department. It is 5’ by 6’, made up of 9 panels, and over 500 pieces of glass! A gentleman by the name of Colin Smith, together with a group of Battle of Britain Veterans, raised and donated the money required for the project to be created.
The overall aim of the Stained Glass Window Project was to promote the key facilities the department has to offer, whilst also involving the St Dunstaners in the making as much as possible.
The Rehabilitation and Training Department puts a heavy emphasis on moving forward technologically, both in house and out, helping people to regain their sense of independence. To encompass this feeling of development, the Moon and Braille, in the design, reads ‘Looking forward’.
Also, the main focal point in the centre of the window is the running man with the cane. This symbol was inspired by the Mobility Training, taught by the Rehabilitation Officers (ROVIs), and also from the St Dunstaners that run in Marathons and other sponsored events. The cup and the liquid level indicator represent the work of the Training Kitchen and the Daily Living Skills area.
The Sports and Recreation Team are represented with Archery and Swimming, and for the Craft Workshop there is Weaving, Picture framing, Pottery and Woodturning. Finally, the computer keyboard represents the work done by the Information Technology Team, and the Magnifying Glass is symbolic of Training given by the Rehabilitation Officers in Low Vision Aids.
The window is not only an advert for the department, but it is also used by the ROVIs in their diagnosis of trainee St Dunstaner’s colour perception and detail vision.
Stained glass window