MemberChris G Veitch
MemberI just discovered this YouTube video this morning which shows the accessibility on the Metro service in my hometown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5io392p6l0&t=339s
I had no idea that you can actually have a member of staff accompany you on your journey to ensure that the ramp is available at your destination. This video also made me feel…
TravelLover, daniellevates and 2 others2 Comments-
Great to see this and thanks for sharing. It reflects the difference that a service adjustment can make for people who may need assistance which could be all of us at any time. Such an initiative does so much, it gives confidence and enables people, as well as empowering them to be able to travel independently or with friends and family.
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I love that it is from our POV
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TransPennine Express has introduced new accessibility enhancements across several stations, including BSL departure boards, Changing Places facilities, braille signage, tactile wayfinding, and support for the Good Maps app.
Learn more: https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/help/accessibility
VisitScotland has taken a significant step towards making Scotland a more welcoming destination for all visitors by appointing AccessAble, a UK accessibility specialist, as part of a new initiative.
This move comes in response to recent findings that highlight the need for improvement in Scotland’s tourism accessibility.
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Scotland Enhances Accessibility in Tourism - Scottish Business News
VisitScotland has taken a significant step towards making Scotland a more welcoming destination for all visitors by appointing AccessAble, a UK accessibility specialist, as part of a new initiative. This move comes in response to recent findings that highlight the … Continue reading
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I’ve always struggled with what kind of terminology to refer to myself as. I prefer “unilateral hearing impairment” (which means deaf in one ear, and I have an impairment in my “good” ear as well), but most people don’t know what that means. If I say Deaf, hearies will generally think I’m “completely” deaf, and until recently I’ve…
Chris G VeitchTo cater for visitors of all mobility levels, Castle Howard has a comprehensive accessibility policy. This comprises many elements including car parking, a hearing loop, on-site manual wheelchairs and the wheelchair platform lift.
stannahlifts.co.uk
Wheelchair Platform Lift Installation in Castle Howard | Stannah
The retrofit installation of a Stannah wheelchair platform lift in Yorkshire's Castle Howard has delivered access for 1000s of mobility compromised visitors.
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