THE Joey Dunlop Foundation is aiming to get the message across that its accommodation at Braddan Bridge is not just for injured motorcyclists.
The facility, which was officially opened by Joey's widow Linda and TT legend John McGuinness during last year's TT, welcomed its first guest in August.
In the charity's latest newsletter chairman Kevin Quirk said: "After 10 years of fundraising we have finally achieved our goal and now have three self-contained disabled accessible apartments, each offering luxury self–catering accommodation.
"Unfortunately there remains a misunderstanding that the facilities at Braddan Bridge House are for people who received motorsport injuries and that we will only be open during the summer months.
"The facilities are available to anyone with special needs, we are encouraging people of all ages to stay at Braddan Bridge House.
"Our target for 2011 is to encourage special need schools and similar organisations to visit the Isle of Man, stay at Braddan Bridge House and enjoy the Island scenery and attractions.
"Like all charities fundraising is always ongoing and the true key to our success is when we can place the no vacancy signs in our window on a regular basis.
"We do encourage group bookings and will consider reduced tariffs for special cases.
"With accommodation available from £200 per week we are able to maintain these low tariffs providing we continue to receive the ongoing support from local businesses and loyal supporters.
"Enquiries and reservations have exceeded our expectations, however we need to ensure that the news about JDF is conveyed to a wider audience both on and off the Island.
"Braddan Bridge House is a unique facility in memory of a great man and I ask that you spread the word as it will give the JDF committee no greater pleasure than to see the house full all year.
"Reservations and further information can be obtained via our website www.joeydunlopfoundation.com or simply send me an email at kevinquirk@hotmail.com"
Joey Dunlop, of Ballymoney, Northern Ireland, is the most successful TT rider ever, having won 26 TT races.
He died following a crash at a road race in Estonia in 2000, just weeks after notching up his final three victories on the Mountain Course.
