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04-02-2010 Breaks for people with Dementia and their carers
Do you care for someone with dementia? Do you need a break?A holiday home in Devon may be where you need to go. Sallie Rutledge's father in Law, John now 85 years old was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease about 10 years ago. ....
23-01-2010 The National Forest
Like many of us you may be experiencing 'cabin fever' having been stuck indoors during some of the worst winter weather in parts of Britain for 30 years.Thinking of the great outdoors and what might be possible has been made e....
22-01-2010 Mobility Roadshow Announces Ready Willing and Mobile 2010
The Mobility Roadshow, the UK's premier mobility and lifestyle event, is delighted to announce the sixth year of Ready Willing and Mobile, its national competition that encourages young people to help their less-able peers.Supporti....
21-01-2010 High Street Travel Agent to Specialise in Disabled Holidays
One of the leading High Street travel agencies has launched a new tailored service aimed specifically at disabled travellers.The Co-operative Travel has launched the service in the wake of a new survey conducted via UK disabled touri....
13-01-2010 Weather2Travel
If you are concerned about the temperature, weather or humidity of a particular destination, the website Weather2Travel.com enables travellers to check the climate before they book a break. Weather2Travel.com have also launched a new ....
12-01-2010 Changing Places, changing lives
Thousands of disabled people, including 40,000 people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, need Changing Places toilets.Without these facilities, families have to change the person they care for on a cramped and dirty ....
11-01-2010 Channel 4 to be the Paralympic Broadcaster in the UK in 2012
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has awarded the UK broadcast rights to Channel 4 following a highly competitive tender process. The deal with Channel 4 will provide the Paralympic Games....
11-01-2010 A Hong Kong Travel Guide with a Difference
HONG KONG - 21 September 2009 - Wheel Away Disabled Travel, the first accessible city guide of its kind in Asia for people with disability, is released in Hong Kong.The Hong Kong city guide is a ‘must' for all adventurous tra....
04-01-2010 Casas Heddy Lanzarote Opens Doors to European Markets
Casas Heddy is one of the very few holiday complexes in Europe which is 100% adapted for disabled people. The complex has over 20 years experience in working with groups, families and individuals where one or more members have some ....
21-12-2009 NESTA – Age Unlimited
NESTA ( the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts, the UK's innovation agency) has just launched a new programme in Scotland called ‘Age Unlimited'. We are looking for people in their 50s and 60s in Sco....
21-12-2009 Holiday and Leisure Choices Transformed for Disabled People
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14-12-2009 Nautilus Lanzarote Art and Biosphere Bungalows
Our goal is to continue improving in order to offer everybody the chance of quality rest in one of the most beautiful Canarian islands, Lanzarote. We are happy to be located very close to a promenade by the sea that offers all sorts of....
01-12-2009 NEW GUIDE OPENBRITAIN PUBLISHED TODAY
OPENBRITAIN, the new high quality printed guide published by national charities Tourism for All UK and RADAR is published today. The full colour 456-page guide has over 1,000 entries, and includes a wide range of accessible accommodat....
09-11-2009 Grand Hotel – Reykjavic, Iceland
According to Ice News (9th November edition), the Grand Hotel Reykjavik provided their award winning service to this year’s record-breaking Paralympic athletes at the 2009 IPC Swimming European Championships held between 18th-24t....
05-11-2009 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....
02-11-2009 Trailblazers
Access to leisure facilities is essential for all disabled people if we are to avoid discrimination, disempowerment and isolation. To play your part in putting pressure on cinemas, football stadiums, pubs, clubs, museums and art galler....
20-10-2009 London LGBT Tourist Information
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WHO WE ARE The Gay Tourist Office will be the first and only, dedicated, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender visitor centre in London. It will also be a vital resource for London's LGBT residents. We open on 22nd October 2009!WHAT ....
14-10-2009 Chris Holmes to become a Patron of Tourism for All UK
TFA is delighted to announce that Chris Holmes MBE has accepted an invitation to become a Patron of Tourism for All UK. He is seen here helping us launch OpenBritain, to which he is contributing a foreword, at the Best of Britain and....
14-10-2009 Visit Kent – Information for Disabled Visitors
Kent strives to be accessible to everybody and offers a wide range of facilities to welcome visitors with impaired mobility, hearing, or eyesight.The choice of accessible guest accommodation, B&B's, hotels, self catering proper....
09-10-2009 NEC Birmingham installs a Clos–o–Mat WC
The UK’s leading exhibition venue, The NEC Birmingham, is taking its facilities into the future - right through to its toilets! As part of a £40m investment programme to upgrade facilities in line with the Group’s cor....
02-10-2009 Fantastic new special offers with TFA
Join Tourism for All today, and receive fantastic new special offers at hotels, self catering holiday accommodations and theme parks! For full details of the offers click here or to join now click here.....
28-09-2009 Life with the Lions – Accessible African Safaris
An African safari has a high priority on many people’s life “to do” lists, but safaris are consistently portrayed as being for able-bodied outdoor enthusiasts. However, safaris and other adventure activities for disab....
25-09-2009 The Manor Coach House Worcester
We aim to cater for the needs of all visitors, offering comfortable, high quality Bed & Breakfast accommodation in our newly built and refurbished rooms adjacent to our home. The following statement is a summary of our provision.....
25-09-2009 Llancayo House Luxury Bed and Breakfast – Near Usk
Newly opened following a £700,000 refurbishment, Llancayo House now offers luxury bed and breakfast accommodation in the scenic Usk Valley with full wheelchair access throughout for our disabled guests. Llancayo House is in the u....
25-09-2009 Thailand – Durea Health Center
This is a small family owned company which aims to overcome the difficulties associated with being disabled whilst on holiday and offering alternative health treatment . My name is Kevin Durea and I became wheelchair bound after an acc....
14-09-2009 Sea Sanctuary
This charity is a service aimed at young people and occasionally adults.Sea Sanctuary is an innovative project and is the 1st of its kind in European waters. We will provide comprehensive mental health care onboard a 43ft classic yacht....
10-09-2009 Talking signs assist Metro users
New technology on Tyne and Wear Metro trains will aid passengers with hearing or visual difficulties. Pre-recorded audio announcements and scrolling visual displays naming each approaching station will be installed in carriages. The &p....
08-09-2009 You and Yours BBC Radio 4 Programme
Jenifer Littman, Chief Executive of TFA and Carleigh Chadwick of Intercontinental Hotels Group - their Accessibility Manager for the UK & Ireland were inteviewed during a live broadcast on You & Yours on BBC Radio 4 on Friday 4....
04-09-2009 Holmes named as director of Paralympic integration
August 28 - Chris Holmes (pictured) has been appointed as the director of Paralympic integration by London 2012, it was announced today, just a day before the three years to go countdown until the start of the Games. The nine-time Para....
27-08-2009 Solo Travel with a Disability
Scott Rains is an inspiration to many as he takes on travel and trips that some might consider to be difficult or even potentially dangerous. Click here to read more about his recent activities. Scott's Rolling Rains Reports are al....
25-08-2009 West Norfolk Access Guide – New Website
The West Norfolk Access Guide provides local residents and visitors to the area with a single place to find comprehensive, up-to-date information on the accessibility of more than 600 businesses and venues. The online guide provides a....
20-08-2009 Cream o’ Galloway
For a thoroughly enjoyable family day out, try Cream o' Galloway near Gatehouse of Fleet in the South West of Scotland. This organic farm has a range of activities, including a tour of the farm, two miles of nature trails, pond-di....
19-08-2009 Walking on Wheels
If you have wheels (bike, pram or wheelchair) and want to explore trails in Scotland, then look for "Walking on Wheels", 50 wheel-friendly trails, by Eva McCracken. All trails are barrier free and graded according to differe....
18-08-2009 Bavarian Rhapsody
The following article was submitted by one of our supporters and gives an insight into their recent experiences in Germany. This is filled with useful tips and advice from someone who has been there a number of times now: Back again fr....
14-08-2009 Travels with Carrie–Ann
Following last year's successful trip to Edinburgh and Glasgow, Carrie-Ann and her boyfriend returned to Scotland, this time to check out Stirling's accessibility. We were delighted to be visiting Scotland again, having enjoyed....
14-08-2009 Mobility Scooters for Hire at The Cairngorms National Park
The Badenoch and Strathspey Community Transport charity have three mobility scooters which can be loaned for free. They are available from the visitor centre at Glenmore in the Cairngorms National Park. The Cairngorms National Park c....
13-08-2009 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 f....
27-07-2009 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....
19-07-2009 Government Ministers officially launch OpenBritain, the new accessible information resource for disabled people
For the first time, three of the leading UK charities for disabled people - RADAR, Tourism for All UK, and the National Federation of ShopMobility - have teamed up with national tourism bodies to create OpenBritain - a new information ....
17-07-2009 Exhibition Road to be ’most accessible cultural quarter in the world’.
Need for changeExhibition Road is home to some of the world's leading cultural institutions. However, the area does not currently reflect its rich heritage of innovation and creativity.The area is dominated by heavy traffic. Car pa....
17-07-2009 New access guide to African safaris to be published in September
Access Africa: Safaris for People with Limited Mobility This guidebook is the first to explore the five major safari countries - Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa, plus Victoria Falls in Zambia - specifically with lim....
17-07-2009 Inclusive Community Playpark
The inclusive Community Playpark in Exeter is the first public play park in Britain that is fully designed and equipped with inclusion and access in mind.What is this project all about?This is an inclusive community play park where the....
08-07-2009 Access Peak – have wheels will travel!
Scaling the Peak District in a wheelchair - surely there are too many hills and stiles? Do not believe it - stunning views and country trails are perfectly accessible to disabled people. A new DVD is available in Peak District Nationa....
06-07-2009 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....
06-07-2009 RDAs support Tourism for All’s launch of OpenBritain
New national guide to accessible accommodation for disabled people.The UK's commitment to action against disability discrimination and to deliver a fully accessible Games were key elements in the success of the UK bid to host the 2....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....