Often overlooked by organizations, caregivers get relief with new Ability Connection program called Respite.
“Most nonprofits, by definition and mission, focus exclusively on the recipients of their services without directing any resources to the caregivers who sacrifice so much to improve the lives of loved ones in need. However, Ability Connection, a 67-year-old Dallas-based nonprofit organization specializing in care for all types of intellectual and developmental disabilities, recently launched a new respite program for caregivers of children with disabilities between 10 and 17 years old, the most underserved age range in the special needs community. Called Camp Connections Respite, the program serves as a parents’ day/night out service and is funded by a grant provided by the Crystal Charity Ball.”
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