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Curvaceous Kate
15-04-12, 09:01
In an attempt to educate myself if nothing else and assuming others may also be interested I'm surfing the net and will be putting up links to places that I have found interesting and helpful with regards to clients and disability. If you find any or know of any place that would be helpful from either the disabled or the Escort angle, please do add it.

Many thanks,

My first link of interest http://dating.com/escort-resources/being-a-disability-friendly-escort.php

Here is what it says...

For many disabled adults, their first and (sometimes) only sexual experiences occur with professional escorts and not with girlfriends, boyfriends, spouses or fun flings. In the United States, the 2000 census reported that there were 49.7 million people who had some level of disability. Many of these individuals find themselves cut off socially from others and denied basic social interactions, such as affection, intimacy and sex with others. Disability-friendly escorts perform a vital role in serving the needs of many disabled individuals' lives.

An escort who works with the disabled must take into account many things before taking on a disabled client. Several questions should be asked, which demonstrates the most essential aspect of the relationship: communication. While communication is important to any client/escort relationship, it becomes even more significant when the client is disabled. The escort needs to be properly prepared in order to make the appointment most enjoyable for his or her client. Some questions to ask ahead of time include:

•Mobility: Does the client have a mobility issue that requires special accessibility or provisions? Is he or she in a wheelchair? Need assistance to walk/undress/bathe/etc? Will stairs or narrow doorways prove to be a problem for the client?

•Tremors/Seizures: Is the client prone to regular/frequent tremors or seizures? Do certain activities bring seizures or tremors on (such as nervousness, arousal or orgasm)?

•Medication: Is the client taking any medication currently that might cause significant side effects? Does the client have with him or her any medication that is necessary in case of an emergency (such as heart attack or seizure)?

•Communication: Does the client have a particular way of communicating other than through the spoken word? Does he or she use a board or device? Is sign language a form of communication used? Can he or she hear?

•Senses: Are any of the client's senses impaired? Sense of touch, sight, hearing, etc? Which parts of the body are affected?

•Sexual experience: What is the level of sexual experience of the client? Is he or she a virgin? Is he or she relearning about sex? Is the client regularly sexually active?

•Medical Equipment: Is there specific medical equipment that the escort should be aware of? Does the client use a catheter and bag? Is an IV hooked up? Does the client utilize oxygen?

•Caregiver: Will the client be bringing along a caregiver or someone to assist him or her? If so, consider a place for them to wait during the appointment and a way to contact him or her when the appointment is concluded.

Many disabled individuals consider discretion and confidentiality of the utmost importance. It's important to find out if he or she lives in a care center, at home with relatives or is at home alone. A considerate escort tries to dress appropriately when visiting the client during an in call. Such as dressing conservatively as an insurance representative if visiting in the client's care facility or as a nurse when visiting a client at home with his or her parents.

Escorts should always show the client respect and kindness during the appointment. Sometimes all a client wishes is to obtain personal closeness and physical contact, which is very simple for an escort to provide. Communication about what the client wants and needs from the escort is paramount. A good escort should find out ahead of time what type of services the client wants prior to the appointment, if possible.

Clients commonly ask for assistance in masturbation, cuddling, massage or getting accustomed to their bodies as related to sex. Additionally, many individuals may be looking for a coach to help them attract potential partners, with advice about seduction, flirting, small talk and appearance.

While serving the disabled population is a niche that is fulfilling to serve, it may also result in problems for an escort. Some disabled clients become dependent or clingy and fall in love with their escort. After all, the escort may be the only person to have shown him or her kindness, intimacy and physical contact. Be prepared for the client to be extremely vulnerable and limit sessions if this becomes a problem.

Curvaceous Kate
15-04-12, 09:06
I've just found this based in Australia http://www.touchingbase.org/sex-workers/sex-workers-%c2%bb-training-advice

They actually provide training for Escorts to work with disabled people. I shall continue looking to see if there is anything like this in the UK or Ireland.

10 tips for disabled clients using Escorts:

A visit to a sex worker will be even more pleasant if:

1.You are polite and respectful.

2.Your body is fresh and clean. Don’t be offended if the worker checks you for infections, or asks you to shower.

3.You are not too out of it on drugs or alcohol.

4.You both agree about the service. Be clear about what you want, and find out what the price for that is.

5.You recognise that each sex worker has their own limits. For example, kissing on the mouth may not be possible.

6.You always use a condom or dam for vaginal and oral contact. For anal contact use an extra sturdy condom. Always use lots of lube too. Sex workers are experts in safe sex satisfaction and afterwards it will be the sex, not the condom you remember!

7.Be relaxed. Sex is the most normal thing in the world. Do not expect too much and keep your head. It is not a love affair and however pleasant the contact is, remember it is a professional service.

8.A visit may not be perfect. You may be unfamiliar with each other. Take this into account and don’t expect too much. Remember, you can always shop around next time.

9.If a disagreement does arise, remain reasonable and keep things in perspective. If you think you have a good reason to be dissatisfied, talk to the worker or the management, if appropriate.

10.Please be considerate when you leave. Neighbors appreciate their peace and quiet.

Curvaceous Kate
15-04-12, 09:17
This website may be more helpful... http://www.tlc-trust.org.uk/

LaBelleThatcher
15-04-12, 11:11
Reading this it becomes SO obvious that there is a lot more to being a disability specific escort than just seeing disabled people as equal adults with a full complement of rights.

It seems to me you would need great interpersonal skills and sensitivity to be sure of giving the best, safest (and emotionally safe sex is as important as any other kind) service to your disabled clients.

...and thinking about it, yes, you probably do need a certain amount of learning on the subject too.

So that, maybe sometimes saying "no" to a disabled client is not a rejection, but rather a realistic fear of doing more harm than good?

Certainly the more objective information you can give a lady about your needs and limits, the more comfortable she will feel about whether she can meet them for you. Above is a great guide to what she needs to know...and of course, anything else you feel may be helpful.

Writing is often best, and keep it as clinical and objective as possible. That is also a great way to deal to deal with any other "special need" like an unusual fetish - give the lady a chance to work out of she is able to meet your needs and devise a strategy so that, when you see her you can have as smooth and spontaneous a appointment as possible.

...and if the lady cannot be bothered with all this, use common sense, she is NOT the right escort for you to see.

I know whenever life gets difficult for me, from lost car keys to plumbing emergencies I need someone who sees my problem as an exciting challenge they need to meet. Over the years I have compiled a (woefully incomplete) list of tradesmen who need to do just that. I think, if you have a disability, that is the kind of escort you need to find, and when you do she will be worth her weight in platinum.

:)

Curvaceous Kate
15-04-12, 11:24
Reading this it becomes SO obvious that there is a lot more to being a disability specific escort than just seeing disabled people as equal adults with a full complement of rights.

It seems to me you would need great interpersonal skills and sensitivity to be sure of giving the best, safest (and emotionally safe sex is as important as any other kind) service to your disabled clients.

...and thinking about it, yes, you probably do need a certain amount of learning on the subject too.

So that, maybe sometimes saying "no" to a disabled client is not a rejection, but rather a realistic fear of doing more harm than good?

Certainly the more objective information you can give a lady about your needs and limits, the more comfortable she will feel about whether she can meet them for you. Above is a great guide to what she needs to know...and of course, anything else you feel may be helpful.

Writing is often best, and keep it as clinical and objective as possible. That is also a great way to deal to deal with any other "special need" like an unusual fetish - give the lady a chance to work out of she is able to meet your needs and devise a strategy so that, when you see her you can have as smooth and spontaneous a appointment as possible.

...and if the lady cannot be bothered with all this, use common sense, she is NOT the right escort for you to see.

I know whenever life gets difficult for me, from lost car keys to plumbing emergencies I need someone who sees my problem as an exciting challenge they need to meet. Over the years I have compiled a (woefully incomplete) list of tradesmen who need to do just that. I think, if you have a disability, that is the kind of escort you need to find, and when you do she will be worth her weight in platinum.

:)

Thank you for taking the time to look at what I found. I agree totally with the sentence I have highlighted and know this to have been the case on the occasions I have felt compelled to say no. They say nursing is a vocation and it takes a certain type of person to be a nurse. I know I could never do it, as I don't have the patience it requires, let alone anything else. I also suffer with sciatica now and again and it can stop me from working for weeks if really bad, so I couldn't put myself in a position where I might have to lift and don't have other facilities for lifting, so this has to be a valid consideration in some cases.

I love the fact that in Australia that they provide training and if it was possible to do that in the UK and it was free, I would definitely put myself on a course to be 'more' disabled friendly, but I don't know if I would ever be able to say I was completely disabled friendly.

I'd love to be able to do more work in this field and have seen some disabled clients, but I really don't feel equipt at the moment for much and that makes me feel inadequate and vunerable.

funlover12
22-05-12, 00:59
dis ability - not able as was before. disability goes from mild not noticeable to profound loss of limbs use function. I wish more people knew that

its a bit like being sick. people with colds are sick and so are people who cancer. disability is a bit like that, unless someone tells you you have one then you should view a bit like a big % of the polulation having a 'disability' there needs to be an indication made on the escorts profile they are pro disability, but also are there lifts and any necessary stair steps between when the client get in the front door, to where he will meet her at her room? ;)

Ive been to disability friendly ecorts who were anything but diab friendly! stairs, no lifts :rolleyes: