Whether it's Autism, learning disabilities,
psychological disorders, Down syndrome, Tourette, ADHD, rare
genetic diseases, or any other childhood disorder, kids with
special needs require a lot of attention and exhaustive work on
the part of their parents and guardians.
It's a day away from the countless doctor
appointments, visits with therapists, scheduling medications and
tutors, negotiating with teachers and school districts, hours of
helping with homework, attending to physical needs, or constantly
thinking about the stressful situations special-needs families
often find themselves in, it is a full-time, and often
overwhelming, job.
There’s a lot of pressure being a parent or
guardian of a child with special needs. It seems sometimes it is
just hard to stop for a second to take a breath and relax.
Well, it’s time for a break.
Your Day Away™ is treating parents and guardians of special needs children to a
full day off—at spas, health clubs, concerts, movies, museums,
makeovers, shopping sprees, day trips, yoga classes, sports
events, elegant dinners, etc.— one full day of relaxation and
well-deserved payback for all the hard work they do, all provided
free of charge by local communities, businesses and organizations.
Parents will have the opportunity to take a
break and be treated to a day of pampering. If childcare is
needed, Your Day Away™ will help provide payment for any caregiver or babysitter service
for the day as well.
Your Day Away™ 2008 will coincide with the publication of the book "Alphabet
Kids: From ADD To Zellweger Syndrome: A Guide to Developmental,
Neurobiological and Psychological Disorders For Parents and
Professionals" by Robbie Woliver, published by Jessica Kingsley
Publishers, November 15, 2008.
If you are interested in helping to
coordinate this in your region, or know of someone else who might
be interested, please let us know. Also, if you are affiliated
with an organization or business that wants to participate, please
contact us. This extraordinary one-day worldwide event is expected
to attract much attention to the participating organizations—but
even more so, it will be a much appreciated day for those parents
and caregivers who so deserve a special, unforgettable day for
themselves.
Described as the Make-a-Wish for parents of children with special
needs, YDA will conduct ongoing programs for these parents. The
November 15, 2008 worldwide event will be the kickoff for the daily, ongoing
outreach of Your Day Away™ which will provide services to parents of children with special
needs throughout the year.
www.YourDayAway.com
