A number of Tourism for All members have been named as finalists in this year’s Awards for Excellence 2020 hosted by VisitEngland. The finalists will now go forward to compete for the tourism industry’s annual national Awards for Excellence.
Did you know that disabled people travel up to a third less than non-disabled people? Did you also know that one in four disabled people have experienced a negative response from other passengers? Well, now you do, so here are a few ways that you can help your fellow passengers while you’re on your daily commute.
Learning disability charity, Mencap, decided not to cancel its annual summer camp, which took place near Oxford this year. Rather than cancelling or postponing the event, like many other charities have had to do, Mencap embraced the idea of social distancing, rebranding the event Spaced Out and going ahead with it.
Tourism for All member, The Roman Baths, in the city of Bath welcomed a record-breaking 1,325,085 visitors in 2019, maintaining its spot in the top 25 most-visited attractions in the UK according to figures just released by the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA).
While rules around social distancing and capacity meant that many Disability Pride events have had to be postponed or cancelled, there was still some celebration as Brighton’s event went in front of cameras instead.
Tourism for All's latest survey shows that there is substantial demand among disabled travellers and their families and companions for travel and UK holidays.
Museums are some of the most accessible attractions in the UK, many of them have low lighting, interactive displays and wide rooms making them ideal for those with sensory conditions or anyone using mobility aids. With more coronavirus restrictions being lifted, these attractions are opening their doors over the summer.
The team at Hidden Disabilities who brought us the sunflower lanyards have released a new exemption card which indicates that you are exempt from wearing a face covering in public because of a disability or health condition.
People will be welcomed back to the city of Bath's famous Roman Baths from July 6th as it reopens its doors with the message to please come back and enjoy a different experience as the city's council, who manage the historic baths, work to keep everyone safe.
The ongoing uncertainty with the coronavirus pandemic means that the events that are usually scheduled for Deaf-Blind Awareness, including Sense Walks have had to be cancelled, but that doesn’t mean we can’t work together to help raise awareness of the obstacles faced by those who are Deaf-Blind.
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