THE GUIDED TOUR

Our staff is composed of social workers, therapeutic recreators, and direct support providers who have many years of experience working in agencies serving adults with developmental challenges. It may be hard to believe, but we are probably one of the few providers in this field of work that has no staff turnover. However, we are always adding staff as there are always new trips each year... While it was very difficult to "sell" the positive byproducts of special needs travel for adults with developmental challenges in those early days, Irv, nevertheless, left the Nipon Association and in 1972 The Guided Tour became a full-time, year-round program. However, professionals in the field of developmental challenges (MR/DD at that time) as well as family members, were not yet convinced of the merits and the appropriateness of more independent travel experiences. It took several years for The Guided Tour to become a national program, with people traveling with us from every state in the..

Also known as: Guided Tour, The Guided Tour, Inc.

Primary location: Elkins Park United States