Respite tourism

A study of the needs of people with disabilities conducted by the State Fund for the Rehabilitation of Disabled People (PFRON) indicates that culture, interests, hobbies, self-fulfilment, and happiness rank last in the hierarchy of needs of people with disabilities and their families. In conversations with parents of children with disabilities, they indicate that in the daily grind, overwhelmed by problems and worries about their children's health, they no longer find the space to address needs they themselves consider less important.

 

We strive to create a range of events so they can take a breather, participate in dedicated workshops, and reflect on themselves. Most importantly, they don't have to worry about their children during this time, as they are present with them on the trip and, along with their parents, participate in art therapy sessions or activities provided by qualified caregivers and respite caregivers, available to families throughout their stay.

photo: Marcin Trzpiot

What do we offer?

  • trips to the mountains
  • respite trips

  • The mountains are a fantastic form of rehabilitation and a space for an innovative approach to the issue of respite, but not everyone can afford to explore the mountains and spend their free time this way.

     

    That's why we launched the "Łąją nas górą" (Mountains Connect Us) program, which organizes mountain expeditions through the Sudetes, filled with emotion, heartfelt gestures, and heroic deeds, bringing together people with disabilities and able-bodied individuals. The idea is simple, yet unique: organizing trips that entire families can participate in – a principle that applies to both people with disabilities and our volunteers.

     

    photo: Marcin Trzpiot

  • We organize three-day retreats for families with disabilities. These trips provide ample opportunity for conversation, even on difficult topics like health, finances, and lack of time. One theme recurred throughout every conversation with our participants: the need for rest and self-care. Parents of children with disabilities struggle with chronic fatigue, often devoting all their time to caring for them.

     

    The greatest value of such trips is the opportunity to meet and listen to parents of children with disabilities, who are rarely talked about in the context of social exclusion, and to observe how they can enjoy time spent together as a family in convenient, friendly conditions, receiving help.

     

     

Do you have any questions?

Please contact us!