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02-07-2009 3 Ministers to launch OpenBritain
On the 6th July, the Rt Hon Tessa Jowell MP, Minister for the Olympics and Paralympics, along with the Minister for Tourism - Barbara Follett MP and the Minister for Disabled People - Jonathan Shaw MP - will officially launch OpenBrita....
02-07-2009 Blind world travelling motorcyclist returns home
Cathy Birchall is the first blind person ever to circumnavigate the world on a motorbike. Returning to the UK after over a year on the road, Cathy's travels have helped raise awareness of sight loss and eye conditions across the gl....
30-06-2009 Ben Bradshaw new Culture Secretary
Ben Bradshaw MP has taken over the role of Secretary of State at the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), which covers tourism. He has moved from being Minister of Health, while Andy Burnham from whom he has taken over the r....
30-06-2009 Park House Hotel wins special access award
The Park House Hotel at Sandringham was presented with a special award for accessibility at the recent British Hospitality Association Lunch at the Grosvenor House Hotel. Tess Gilder, the hotel's manager, was presented with the a....
06-05-2009 The Hytte wins top access award
Enjoy England Awards for Excellence are run by VisitEngland. (National Tourism Awards)Promoting the best places to visit and stay in England from large hotels to small B&Bs, attractions large and small, all the winners showcase the....
04-05-2009 Fishbourne Sailability Accessible Boat
Some lucky Isle of Wight wheelchair users went out on the new boat specially commissioned by Fishbourne Sailability Club (FSC) on Saturday 25th April as a part of the official naming ceremony held at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club (RVYC....
04-05-2009 Elms Farm Cottages win Award for Accessibility
Elms Farm Cottages in Boston Lincolnshire are proud to have been awarded silver in the National Enjoy England Tourism Awards for accessible holiday cottages. The eight self-catering holiday cottages won the award in the "Access fo....
30-04-2009 Our Stay at Chewton Glen, a letter worth sharing
Occasionally we receive information about accessible accommodation and facilities which we believe is worth sharing with a wider audience. This letter was sent to this well-known hotel recently.There are several reasons to share this. ....
30-04-2009 And the Winners Are.....
This year celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Enjoy England Awards for Excellence. Promoting the best places to visit and stay in England from large hotels to small B&Bs, attractions large and small, all the winners showcase the....
09-04-2009 Equipment Hire on Holiday
Disabled Access Holidays can book equipment hire at all major resorts abroad through their resort contacts, to be delivered to the hotel or apartment for you. They can hire any mobility equipment you may require for your holiday. Whee....
12-03-2009 Clos–o–Mat at Holiday Locations
Due to a number of requests for the information, we have been preparing a list of properties that have Clos-o-Mat shower (or bidet) toilets at holiday locations. For those unfamiliar with the concept, these wash and dry the end user, g....
05-03-2009 Special Needs at Sea
Welcome to Your One-Stop Mobility and Oxygen Rental Provider.Do you or a family member have a special requirement for mobilty aids or medical oxygen while traveling? Special Needs at Sea is recommended by most major cruise lines for ou....
27-02-2009 Holidays from Home – Virtual Holidays
Claire Wade, who has ME, has set up Holidays from Home to provide virtual holidays free to anyone who is unable to travel due to illness or disability. As part of a pilot scheme, Claire is looking for people in East Anglia to try one....
08-02-2009 Eating in, Eating out Questionnaire
We have been contacted by David Croft, a wheelchair user who worked in the hospitality industry. He is currently doing some research and needs disabled people with limited dexterity to help by completing a questionnaire. This questionn....
27-01-2009 Step Free London Underground Map
New Tube maps to make life easier for thousands of Londoners Designs show toilet facilities and give new information on step-free use. 26 January 2009 These new maps are designed to make life easier for a wide range of Londoners an....
16-01-2009 The Disability Travel Challenge
Wheelchair using holidaymaker John Roberts is putting facilities for disabled travellers to the test on a month-long trip - and you can follow his progress exclusively in Travel Weekly. About John's trip John, who has used a wheel....
14-01-2009 Activity and Special Interest Holidays
New Information Guide! ACTIVITY & SPECIAL INTEREST HOLIDAYS TFA have reproduced this guide, which has 35 pages and contains information on a wide range of activity & special interest holidays for people with disabilities. It i....
24-12-2008 Homecoming Scotland 2009
Scotland's the place to be in 2009, when there will be hundreds of events to celebrate Homecoming 2009. Join in and celebrate the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns’ birth, Scottish contributions to golf & whisky, plus gr....
23-12-2008 Tourism For All – in the Middle East
(This article has been reproduced by kind permssion of The Media Line: www.themedialine.org/). Links have subsequently been added to websites that might be of interest. When four-time Paralympian and world traveler Sharon Myers entered....
19-12-2008 New Bond Hotel to open in St Annes
Welcome to the Bond Hotel, St Annes, a luxurious sea-front property with stunning sea views. We offer first-class holidays for people with disabilities and special needs, and their carers,friends and families.Our hotel has twenty-six b....
11-12-2008 New Vitalise UK Breaks brochure
Vitalise is a national charity offering a wide range of accessible breaks for disabled adults, children and carers. The essence of all our breaks is freedom and choice.Our fully accessible UK Centres provide 24-hour nursing care on-cal....
10-12-2008 Getting an Accessible Cab in New York
Accessible Dispatch Program: Accessible Taxi Service for Wheelchair Users in New York City The United Spinal Association encourages wheelchair and scooter users in the New York City metropolitan area to call 311 to request a wheelchair....
10-12-2008 Equipment Hire
New Information Guide! EQUIPMENT HIRE TFA have reproduced this guide, which has 15 pages and contains information designed to assist disabled and older travellers hire equipment for a holiday. It includes details of -Organisations in ....
07-12-2008 New hotel in Belfast with 8 accessible rooms
Park Inn is set to open its first hotel in Northern Ireland on December 15 - Park Inn Belfast. The fresh and innovative hotel brand, operated by the fast-growing Rezidor Hotel Group, will be opening on the former site of the Belfast Su....
24-11-2008 High demand brings more taxis on to city’s streets
NEW taxis have been introduced throughout York after complaints that there were not enough vehicles to cope with the demand from tourists and the city's residents.Taxi firms have invested hundreds of thousands of pounds to boost th....
11-11-2008 Holidays for Families with a Disabled Child
New Information Guide! HOLIDAYS FOR FAMILIES WITH A DISABLED CHILDTFA have reproduced this guide, which has 35 pages and contains information designed to assist the families of disabled children in their search to find a suitable holid....
30-10-2008 Accessible Scotland
Carrie-Ann Fleming, who runs TFA’s information and bookings services, and is a wheelchair user, recently visited Edinburgh and Glasgow to test out their accessibility. We arrived on Virgin Trains at Waverley Station around 8.30....
30-10-2008 Tourism South East Access for All Award Winner 2008
The Nurse’s Cottage Restaurant with Rooms was the clear winner in the Tourism South East Access for All category 2008 because of the continuing commitment to the provision of access for older and disabled people at the property,....
29-10-2008 Qutub Minar, India, is Made More Accessible
Svayam - an Initiative of Sminu Jindal Charitable Trust has been working towards providing independence and dignity to people with reduced mobility. The organisation has been engaged in making various public places accessible to all e....
14-10-2008 Tourism for All writes for Times Online
Following contact with the Times Travel News Editor at a trade fair, TFA have been contrbuting to articles for Times Online.Honeymoon for a disabled travellerFiona Gosling's daughter wants honeymoon suggestions that are suitable fo....
25-09-2008 New Information Guides!
Do you need help funding your holiday?A GUIDE TO FINANCIAL HELP TOWARDS THE COST OF A HOLIDAY OR RESPITE BREAK This 30 page publication includes details of trusts for specific disabilities, occupations, ages and regions. Are you looki....
29-08-2008 Accessible Italy
Accessible Italy has been organizing tours and tourism services for individuals with disabilities since 1995.Accessible Italy is A NON-PROFIT BODY that is busy with helping foreign tourists with disabilities to plan their Italian holid....
20-08-2008 Free2Wheel, India
Free2Wheel, a first of its kind information service in India, endeavours to encourage people using wheelchairs in getting out and about. This web site has over 1600 listings of places of interest in Delhi and NCR like budget and star h....
19-08-2008 Chester City Access Guide
Chester City Council have produced a City Centre Access Guide to help people with disabilities plan where to go and what to do on their visit to Chester.The guide provides disability access information including the location of accessi....
11-08-2008 London survey
Tell VisitLondon what you think about London, and win theatre tickets! Answer an online questionnaire by clicking this link....
24-07-2008 Access to Air Travel for Disabled Persons and Persons with Reduced Mobility
From the 26th July 2008, new European regulation will guarantee more rights for disabled people and people with reduced mobility when travelling by air in Europe. In brief, the following points may be helpful:Passengers needing assista....
15-07-2008 DIAL UK to merge with Scope
DIAL UK – the umbrella organisation for a network of disability advice groups – is to merge with leading disability charity Scope in a move that will create an expanded national advice and information network for disabled p....
10-07-2008 Do cruisers with disabilities get a raw deal
We have been informed about an article in the Telegraph on the 20th March 2008 written by Jane Archer regarding the experiences of wheelchair users and others who have been on cruises.As you might imagine, the article reports on experi....
08-07-2008 Sydney for All Web Portal prototype
The following piece is taken from Scott Rains - Rolling Rains Report about a prototype website for accessible destination experiences in Sydney, Australia: The inclusive tourism market incorporates people with disabilities and thos....
02-07-2008 Carfax Hotel Bath
The Carfax Hotel, Bath aims to provide the highest standards of service to all of their guests. The Carfax Hotel has been awarded NAS Mobility Level 2 by the Quality In Tourism assessor for Visit Britain. A detailed Access Statement ....
01-07-2008 Accessible Portsmouth Guide
Portsmouth, the waterfront city with an accessible welcome for all. This city on the sea has an excellent selection of attractions with something of interest for everyone. Take a trip up the iconic 170m high Spinnaker Tower, explore t....
01-07-2008 Gwel an Mor Lodges, Cornwall
Gwel an Mor lodges are registered as NAS M3 Assisted Living standard with a ground floor twin bed room with electric bed, wet room style shower room, living/dining and superbly equipped kitchen, upstairs offers a king size master bedro....
30-06-2008 Accessible Sweden
If you've always wondered about visiting Sweden but struggle with mobility issues and are unsure about getting around and finding suitable accommodation, let Accessible Sweden take care of everything! We are the only travel speci....
27-06-2008 Places to visit with easier access
Disabled Ramblers help launch new guide to the National Park The Disabled Ramblers' Association plan to enjoy some of the best views of Brecon Beacons National Park today as they set off on the first route of their annual ‘Be....
25-06-2008 Curlews Accommodation
Curlews Accommodation - Near Colchester. Spacious ground floor accommodation for those with limited mobility or moderate physical disabilities offering elevated views over open farmland and the River Stour Estuary. Twin bedded room wit....
19-05-2008 BS 8300 – Your Comments Please
NOW AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT - BS 8300 DPC Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people - Code of practice BSI British Standards want to hear your views on this Draft for Public Comment (DPC) before....
19-05-2008 New Guide to Accessible Accommodation in Scotland
If you are planning a holiday in Scotland, then ‘Accessible Scotland' is a must! This publication, just issued by VisitScotland, lists over 1,000 places to stay and to visit which are accessible to visitors with a mobility im....
08-05-2008 South West Coast Path
EASY ACCESS WALKS ONLINE The South West Coast Path is the perfect place to get away from the crowds. Fresh air, stunning sea views, maybe even a quiet beach are on offer just a short stroll away from our busy coastal resorts and villag....
08-05-2008 Makin’ Tracks
NEW COMPANY OFFERING OVERSEAS HOLIDAYS FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS Makin' Tracks is a small family run business offering a carefully selected programme of overseas tours.All the holidays are created with wheelchair users in mind and are ....
07-05-2008 Silver Award for Kirkstead OId Mill Cottage
Kirkstead Old Mill Cottage in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire has won a covetted Silver Award for the quality of their accommodation. They have an excellent ground floor accessible room with a wheel-in shower.The Kingfisher Suite has been d....
06-05-2008 Shropshire – New Guide
Frank and Sue Napper of the registered charity Disabled Holiday Information, have completed a new 'Wheelchair User's Guide to Accessible Transport in Shropshire' funded by Shropshire Access Partnership with monies from Adva....
29-04-2008 Mini Consumer Guide to PAS88
The British Standards Institution (BSI) worked together with the Disability Rights Commission (DRC), latterly the Equality and Human Rights Commission, and VisitBritain to develop a Publicly Available Specification (PAS) that standard....
24-04-2008 The Manor Coach House
The Manor Coach House is in the process of completion in Worcester. It has been visited by Hereford Access for All and the accessible room will be available in the near future. A description taken from the Access Statement is shown her....
17-04-2008 Ropers Walk Barns
The Ropers Walk Barns self catering holiday accommodation is situated within a small working farm, located on the fringe of the friendly village of Mount Hawke. Not only is the location idyllic, it is also in a perfect position for ....
11-04-2008 Livability Holidays – new name for Grooms Holidays
Grooms Holidays has become Livability Holidays. From April 2nd 2008 Livability is the new name for Grooms holidays and will now be operated as Livability Holidays.Their focus will be to provide holidaymakers with Quality, Access ....
03-04-2008 Wheelchair accessible canal boat Hetton
Pennine Cruisers of Skipton have introduced a new canal boat called Hetton - to the best of their knowledge "Hetton" is the only purpose-built self-drive hire boat available in the north of England with full wheelchair acces....
22-03-2008 New Coulam 16 Wheelyboat
Featured at London Boat Show in January 2008, the new Coulam 16 Wheelyboat is set to revolutionize fly fishing for disabled anglers and is expected to prove extremely popular with disabled anglers and fishery managers alike. The new Wh....
18-02-2008 New impetus to Games legacy strategy
A new government body, the Stakeholder Forum for Accessible Tourism, has held it first meeting in February. Designated as the guardian of the accessibility goals in the government’s ‘”Winning Strategy” for a la....
18-02-2008 England wide free bus pass for eligible disabled and over 60s welcomed
The current bus concession scheme for older and eligible disabled people will soon be extended to provide free local off-peak bus travel anywhere in England and, according to a recent independent survey for the Department for Transport....
18-02-2008 New Secretary of State at DCMS announces young talent fund
Andy Burnham MP is the new Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, and his department also covers tourism. On 14th February, he announced a new £25 million 'Find Your Talent' scheme, part of the Government's....