One of the things I really like about the college my youngest son currently goes to is the way, despite all the individuals different problems, nothing is ruled out as impossible unless there is a real safety issue.

My son has autism, and the other college students have many and varied disabilities, but they’re all provided as normal a life as possible.

This week after we’d attended Jodi’s educational review, we went to the pub for a drink.  He likes to go for a “coke”, or “pepsi”, and soon gets his wallet out to pay, (which is something I wish his elder brother would take note of).

However, although he  can recognise coins, Jodi has no idea of value, so wouldn’t be able to work out what’s required,  or if he needed change without support.

That makes him really vulnerable.

Anyway, whilst we were having our drinks in front of the roaring fire, we heard someone say, “Hello Jodi”, and through the bar in the restaurant section, we saw a young man holding a red heart shaped balloon.

A few minutes later he appeared next to us, introduced himself as,  ”Alistair who does the disco”, and told us he’d been for a meal with his girlfriend, Jess.

No sooner had her name passed his lips, than she appeared clasping a single rose, and following close behind was her chaperone – one of the IT’s (Independence Trainers) from the college, who confided she felt a real “gooseberry”, albeit a necessary one.

It made me glow even more than the fire. 

Just the thought of the two of them having a romantic dinner was so sweet, and brought a lump to my throat.

It just confirmed to me what Marshall Sylver, the new GVOAcademy trainer says –

“If it’s do-able, it’s achievable”.

Marshall will be offering more great advice on Thursday 18th February for GVO members so it might just be an idea to check it out before then, especially as there’s currently a competition going on where Joel Therien is GIVING AWAY his BMW !

If that’s not an incentive to take action, I  don’t know what is.

Take care.

Jean Shaw

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