Gantt’s vacation rental is made to accommodate physically impaired guests

Leslie Gafford renovated a home in Gantt to create a vacation rental property that has been that was modified to accommodate those who have physical disabilities. She called the place “John-Boy’s Place” following the death of her husband. to death.

Windchime Wishes Limited describes the home’s past and its purpose as a memorial to John Porter Gafford who bravely battled ALS for two years. John-Boy’s House is an accessible and fully equipped home, with all the details geared towards bringing families together and creating new memories and alleviating caregiver worries with an eye.

“We strive to provide the most accessible facilities to those who have disabilities, including however not only, ALS, PLS, muscular dystrophy, cerebral paralysis, TBI or spinal cord injury” Gafford said. “The inaccessibility of vacation homes in the United States in vacation properties can be a major obstacle to families who care for patients with these conditions and others. Windchime Wishes Limited and its associated entities will help provide a solution to these obstacles or hurdles to accessibility by providing a residence in a tranquil, peaceful beautiful location that families and patients can meet for the sole purpose of creating memories that are positive as a group or family.”

The non-profit group joined the Andalusia Chamber of Commerce in the Andalusia Region by cutting a ribbon on this past Tuesday, May 16.

“Patients will benefit from latest accessible equipment as well as technology that is autonomous. If a patient wants to participate in virtually every activity that are enjoyed by friends and family they can participate without risk of injury or being denied access.”

John-boy’s Place has three spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms to accommodate guests.

“Modifications were implemented to the master bathroom and bedroom to allow for wider doors to allow for more powerful electric wheelchairs. A wet area is situated within the bathroom of the master, which permits a patient to put his or her wheelchair in the shower with a huge roll-in. The house is elevated on pilings, requiring either ramps or a lift. A Bruno customized hydraulic lift for wheelchairs was installed recently. In addition, the house features 36-inch wide doors for entry with threshold ramps, threshold ramps, as well as new concrete sidewalks that measure 5 feet wide towards the water’s edge.” she added.

Team Gleason has aided Gafford in transforming the home with advanced technology, which improves the independence for the patients. They will use the house for the patients from Gleason Adventures.

“The goal of this venture is to provide a secure place for families to make some memories that are positive and to escape the burden of guilt that comes with caring for a loved one and extreme injuries or illness. John-boy’s place aims to create a whole atmosphere that is inclusive, joyful and community that patients can fully be a part of. There is no reason to be excluded and the entire residence is devoted to removing the barriers that are commonly encountered and offering easy, often forgotten activities.”

It has a large covered and smooth concrete area that has lighting, power and large-open spaces beneath the house. There is a Ping-Pong table and corn hole boards magnetic dartboards, kids tables and chairs for games, chalk drawing foosball, air hockey, grills made of charcoal, Cantina Bar area, and seating, all of which are protected from rain and sunlight.

“The master suite comes with an electronic hospital bed and an king-sized bed with two adjustable bases. There’s a room for caregivers that has a twin bed, small table, a chair and a lamp, so when a caregiver is as a guest, they will have a room to rest and keep items. The second bedroom is equipped with two queen beds and the third bedroom comes with two twin-over-full-bunk beds, as well as the memory foam cot. The house sleeps up to 12 to 14 guests, with sleeping areas on the queen sleeper sofa as well as the hospital bed, bringing the total to 17 guests,” Leslie said.

Leslie has lost her husband John to ALS on May 5, 2021.

“I am familiar with the emotions and frustrations, the demands, and the stress of caring for a loved one. John-boy’s place are a result of my own need and experiences of being a caregiver for John and going through the entire process myself. When I began to create Windchime Wishes Limited, I met with a variety of caregivers and patients who shared their unsuccessful travel and vacation adventures because of a absence of accessibility or a the lack of accessibility confirmed which affected me deeply.”

Windchime Wishes Limited is located at 25915 Bush Isle Road in the Gantt community.

For more information email wr.llc2021@gmail.com or visit windchimeresources.com.

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