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This will also damage the economy as it will make it harder for travelers with disabilities, making them possibly choose alternative destinations.
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Right to ‘turn up and go’ for disabled rail passengers ‘under serious threat’
The right of disabled people to enjoy spontaneous travel on the rail network is under “serious threat” because of the planned closure of nearly 1,000 ticket offices across England, campaigners warn…
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Here, in the States, not every AMTRAK station is staffed. But, every train has conductors. Those conductors will bring out the ramp or other assistive device for you to board. Admittedly, I don’t know of any person with a disability who didn’t make an advanced reservation since there’s only a certain amount of wheelchair spots on each train.… Read more
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As someone who has NEVER booked ahead when travelling on the train in the UK, this worries me. Of course, I could be more organised and book in advance, but then again, why should I have to? We need need the playing field levelled, not extra tasks to keep in mind just to take the same trip that an able-bodied person can take without thinking.
Enjoy some accessible museums and beautiful coastal views with Emma as she explores the Fife coast!
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Explore Anstruther and St Andrews with This Accessible Day Trip Guide - Simply Emma
Looking for a wheelchair accessible day trip in Scotland? Look no further than Anstruther and St Andrews! This accessible day trip guide will help you plan your trip.
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AsiaMarketMakers replied to the discussion London advice in the forum UK 2 years ago
I have been to London numerous times & also lived there. It’s very accessible & transport is great too!
Wheelchair Accessible Day Out in St Andrew & Anstruther with Simply Emma – exploring an accessible (and creaky!) fisheries museum:
I remember going to Corfe Castle as a kid and needing to be carried around by my dad, glad to see these improvements!
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/corfe-castle/accessibility-at-corfe-castle
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Accessibility at Corfe Castle │ Dorset
Find out more about accessibility at Corfe Castle, including an all-terrain electric wheelchair and walking pole hire to our brand-new access guide.
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Really great to be seeing this. Historic sites are particularly challenging for accessibility but that doesn’t mean a few improvements are out of reach.
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