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IV. Vacation Directory

DIRECTORY OF U.S. CAMPS FOR THE HANDICAPPED.

This directory, revised regularly, lists camps which are organized and adapted for the handicapped. The majority are geared for children only, but several dozen welcome handicapped adults or the parents and families of handicapped children. Many of the camps are devoted to a specific disorder, such as diabetes, blindness, cerebral palsy; others have a more general service to orthopedic and neuro-muscular handicaps. Price 50cts. Order from National Society for Crippled Children and Adults, Inc., 2023 West Ogden Ave., Chicago 12, Illinois.

DIRECTORY OF HOLIDAYS FOR THE HANDICAPPED IN BRITAIN.

This exciting booklet lists the Organisation, Holiday Camps, Hotels, Guest Houses, Private Homes and Cheshire Homes which offer special holiday facilities for the disabled. Detailed information is included as to facilities and care available, types of disabilities which can be accommodated (from special diets to respiratory polios), age groups, prices (average about 6 pounds per week or $17), and the entertainments and special features of the nearby areas.

The pamphlet was published jointly by The Central Council for the Care of Cripples and the British Red Cross Society. It may he ordered from the latter at 14, Grosvenor Crescent, London, S.W.l for only 2/6 (32cts) plus postage.

"WINGS ON WHEELS" -- TOURS FOR THE HANDICAPPED.

Evergreen Travel Service specializes in travel tours for the handicapped, complete with nursing care, personal aides, and two tour escorts. Last January, eighteen disabled persons from the Seattle area enjoyed a 10-day trip to Hawaii. Following are typical scheduled tours: 21 days in Europe starting September 29. November 1-10 to Mexico City, Taxco and Acapulco. January 6-16, 1964 to Hawaii. Prices include jet air fare, transfers, sightseeing, baggage handling and hotel rooms and meals. Send for brochures: Betty J. Hoffman, Evergreen Travel Service, Box 583, Security Bank Building, Lynnwood, Washington.

MEXICAN RESORT HOME FOR QUADS AND PARAS.

Open year round. Individual rooms, attendant care, good food, companionship and interesting sightseeing. Quads -- $180 a month. Paras -- $120. Males only. Altitude too high for a respiratory polio. Write to: George E. Ray, Cubilete 147, Col. Chapalita, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

PILGRIMAGE FOR THE HAEIDICAPFED TO LOURDES AND PARIS.

All inclusive rate of $598 includes air transportation from New York, hotels and meals. Dates: October 1-9, 1963. For details, write to: Catholic Travel Office, Dupont Circle Building, Washington 6, D.C.

WHEELCHAIR TRAVEL GUIDES.

"Where Turning Wheels Stop." Paralyzed Veterans of America, 7521 Roslyn St., Swissvale, Pittsburgh 18, Pennsylvania.

"Along the Wayside." Al Cohee, 27 F.63rd St., Philadelphia 39, Pennsylvania. l5cts

"New York with Ease." Compiled by a respo, Sandra Schnur. Published by: Association for Crippled Children and Adults of New York State, 239 Park Ave. S., New York 3, N.Y. $1.