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Parents and disability support provider Spectrum Care officially blessed and opened a home for three disabled young people in Warkworth last week.
Around 25 people attended and, following introductions, toured the home with its personalised rooms and homely atmosphere.
Home owner Bill Davey related how he sadly had to leave his home due to medical reasons and wanted it utilised by people who would appreciate and enjoy it. His daughter Karen Allen, who is also behaviour support practice lead for Spectrum, had spoken to him many times about the work she did with disabled people, and this inspired Bill to make his home available for disabled young people in his local area.
Parents delivered emotional speeches saying how happy they were that their family members could live close by, while also increasing their independence.
Spectrum Foundation chief executive Sean Stowers said wholehearted optimism and cooperation were the key attributes that had led to a group of young adults being empowered to live more independently in their local community.
“We understand the need for more support options in the wider Warkworth region and look forward to working with funders and stakeholders to meet these needs,” he said.
Spectrum Foundation is a philanthropic charity, which seeks to break the barriers disabled people face in having equal opportunity to live good lives.
