holiday vouchers whilst on dla/dca

kingfisherblue

Tiddlywinks wrote: »

The OP has described (in other threads) her son as being "mildly autistic".

Firstly, I accept that autism brings challenges but let's not go overboard about how much the OP might need to treat herself or how much more difficult her life is as a result.

People face challenges everyday... some see them as part if life, others see them more "opportunistically"...

If the child has mild autism, it is quite possible that the family will not qualify for a grant, as the FF supports families whose children have severe or multiple disabilities.

kingfisherblue

summerof0763 wrote: »

am disabled too, not been on holiday since I became disabled, wish there was a way I could get a break, but it all seems to be for children
am all for them having a break, but what about disabled adults

Try this link for grants:

http://www.disability-grants.org/holiday-grants.html

Pixiechic

I really feel for people who are bringing up disabled children, it can't be easy.

If the OP meets the requirements and is deemed eligible by a charity to have help for a holiday, then why shouldn't she?

The children will benefit and that can only be a good thing.

Pollycat

Tiddlywinks wrote: »

The OP has described (in other threads) her son as being "mildly autistic".

In the interests of being fair, let's quote the whole post where Raq mentions autism, shall we?

Taken from a thread discussing the MMR jab at 09:07 today:

raq wrote: »

my first is 13 - no autism
my second is 9 - no autism
my 3 - mild autism, just on the boarder

I don,t believe it is the mmr jab

The OP says none of her 2 eldest have autism - no argument from me about that.
What makes you think that it's the 3rd child who is in receipt of disability benefits?
How do you know that one of the 2 eldest children don't have some other form of disability?

Have you read through all the OP's 1500+ other posts to enable you to say that the disability that the child is getting benefits for is 'mild autism'?
If you have, I'd suggest you are stalking her.

As other posters have said, if the OP isn't eliegible for something from the FamilyFund, then they won't get anything.

summerof0763

kingfisherblue wrote: »

Try this link for grants:

http://www.disability-grants.org/holiday-grants.html

thank you never knew about this away to have a good read, I could really use a break.
and good luck op hope you get something sorted, know how it feels when you feel everything getting on top of you, people don't understand what its like being disabled or looking after someone who is disabled x

Pollycat

summerof0763 wrote: »

thank you never knew about this away to have a good read, I could really use a break.
and good luck op hope you get something sorted, know how it feels when you feel everything getting on top of you, people don't understand what its like being disabled or looking after someone who is disabled x

I hope it works out for you, summerof76.

And well done to kingfisherblue for posting the link. :T

notanewuser

The OP is well aware of the Family Fund.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4478575

Loz01

So the holidays/breaks etc are for disabled people but the criteria isn't for people on DLA, is that right? Or have I missed a bit?

ecgirl07

notanewuser wrote: »

Your priorities are screwed, OP. can't pay your debts or take your kids away but bought a Samsung tablet for Xmas. Something not quite right about that.

fireyfirenze wrote: »

I wish I could afford Clinique make up and a holiday and me and my partner work full time with no debt.

Tiddlywinks wrote: »

The OP has described (in other threads) her son as being "mildly autistic".

Firstly, I accept that autism brings challenges but let's not go overboard about how much the OP might need to treat herself or how much more difficult her life is as a result.

People face challenges everyday... some see them as part if life, others see them more "opportunistically"...

Welcome to the mse family board where we will pick apart your life and make petty judgements on you based on your posting history which we will scrutinise until we find something to bring you down with.... no wonder people give up on this place.....

System

raq wrote: »

just printed the form, seems all fine to complete.

Just a tiny question:

As my header states we would love to take the children away, anywhere but what are our chances with them agreeing??

Am sat here thinking is it worth a whirl .

thanks

If you fit the criteria they will try to help our 1st award was for £900 thomas cook vouchers.