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Roy Fordham says: I am just so happy to see a genuine group of people taking the needs of people with disabilities with so much care, and honesty. I worked with people with CP, and found a new way of looking at the world, a world in which I could make a difference for people with special needs. I applaud this lovely lady Rachel, for bringing a much needed ray of light into society. I feel very proud to have been part of a group, some years ago in NSW, who volunteered their time, to transport people with disabilities, to a wonderful establishment in Sydney, for the purpose of fulfilling the needs of able bodied people, who could avail themselves of pleasures they need.
This establishment ” A Touch of Class”, and I can honestly say, it was just that.
Sincerely, Roy.
Graha Langsford says: Watched the program and think Rachel is providing an excellent service. My brother has Down Syndrome and I know he is a loving person with sexual needs. I would like to assist him but I am concerned that he would “fall in love” with a sex worker for their care and attention to his needs. How could I explain it is just a service and not a romantic relationship? I will have to persue this further. Thanks for opening up this topic.
John says: Saw the documentary on SBS last night. Thank you Rachel and all at Touching Base for your ministry.
This might seem a strange word here, but as a priest in the Anglican Church, I recognise the gift that you are sharing with the marginalised and the voiceless/unheard.
Of course your work is controversial in the light of conventional Christian sexual morality, and I’m uncomfortable with aspects of it. But we need to engage with what makes us uncomfortable – so keep pushing those boundaries, and keep up the dialogue.
I recently attended a church service where people were ordained as deacons – from the ancient Greek word diakonis, for service. And in the sermon the preacher gave an illustration of washing a “less attractive” disabled boy’s feet (like Jesus did with his disciples), drying them and rubbing a nice smelling lotion on them. When she looked up, she was stunned by the transforming look of bliss on the boy’s face – and recognised the presence of God in this moment. A wonderful parallel to Rachel & company’s work.
So keep on helping others to celebrate the body God has given them, and thank you for keeping them in touch with community.
May says: I saw the documentary last night and was amazed, this was an issue I’d never thought about before. Touching Base is a fantastic initiative and I hope you get all the credit you deserve!
Policy makers can not continue to ignore the importance of sex workers in our society – from the horrors of sex trafficking to the beauty of Rachel’s work – what more evidence is required?