CARER-VAN FUND

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By definition, people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, requires constant attention and in many cases close scrutiny. Providing this level of attention is extremely demanding on the individual as well as the family and friends of the sufferer.

Many of the regular things the rest of us find commonplace are not available to these families; things like day trips and holidays are extremely difficult if not impossible. Some respite from the constant pressure of providing day to day care to the sufferer is often impossible to find.

BAAGS has hit upon the idea of a caravan on a regular holiday site, Berwick Holiday Park, which is within easy travelling of Scottish Borders for the use of individuals, and the families of those, with an Autism Specific Condition to use as short holidays and respite.

The aims of this discreet project of BAAGS would be

• To reduce the stress on the family members involved in the care and support of an autistic person.
• To allow the autistic person the opportunity to holiday in an environment that is non-disabled specific.
• To encourage families who have an autistic member to holiday as a family unit, without the fear of isolation or stigma.
• To allow autistic people and their families to holiday alongside other families. To allow families to enjoy a family holiday at an affordable cost, regardless of time of year they holiday.
  

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