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THE GUESTS
As previously stated the aim is to help disabled parents to give their children a holiday. The object is to help people who have no other links with major holiday charities, in other words to find families who have slipped through the net of what is available, rather than going through regular channels such as advertising in carers magazines or going through major charities.
So far we have approached young carers voluntary helpers and asked them to suggest families. Keith & Jane have some experience in working with people with disabilities and are often able to understand what the needs of the families are by talking with the voluntary helper, although this can be difficult without going into confidential details. Once a potential guest family has been decided upon, they are approached, initially by the voluntary worker, and if they feel they would like to explore this possible offer, a meeting with Keith & Jane is arranged. Obviously it is essential that both parties feel comfortable about sharing a villa for two weeks, and, more critically, that the family are given enough details as to what the facilities are to feel confident in the arrangements. If all is well (and so far it has been) a further visit is made by Keith & Jane nearer the time of the trip to go through practical details: everything from customs and immigration information, to likes and dislikes in food, plus where possible, finding out each child’s favourite Disney character!
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The children of a
disabled parent are, in many cases less likely to have a holiday
than a disabled child. Young carers organisations do a wonderful job
arranging outings and support for the children, however, often it
seems the importance of having fun together, to the long-term
strength of the family, is overlooked We know we can only take three or four families a year and that that is only a drop in the ocean, but the results we have seen; children coming out of their shells, carers getting a real rest, and the whole family enjoying their time together in one of the world's most exciting places, has made us even more determined to continue with this project |
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