Hi Rob
you might want to think about adding short range FM radio for the tour
guide so that deaf and hard of hearing people can be included in the tour.
Dave
Wachowski, Rob wrote:
> We have another scheme running called BikeAbility that is a voluntary
> charity and has bikes for a range of disabilities and includes
> tandems. I'm putting this in a separate bid to try and get some more
> bikes and equipment.
>
>
>
> Rob
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> *Sent:* 07 October 2005 16:55
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> Scooters are not usually accessible to visually impaired people (I say
> usually with emphasis as I know of a few visually impaired people that
> do ride scooters but that's a different issue).You may be able to
> include visually impaired people on your outings by providing/hiring
> tandems for the carer and the visually impaired person to ride together?
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> Elaine Pinkney
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> *Sent:* 07 October 2005 15:24
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> Dear Rob
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>
> Cant help with knowledge of similar schemes, but think its a great idea!
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>
> Rita
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> *Sent:* 06 October 2005 12:04
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> *Subject:* [ACCESSIBUILT] Excursions by Scooter
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> Good Afternoon
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>
> Here in Wales we have access to a funding stream aimed at getting
> people of all disabilities out into their local environment. Our
> particular "theme" in Swansea is to provide a welcome break to
> carers (we have more carers than anywhere else in Wales) so they
> can have some leisure time either with or without the ones they
> care for.
>
> We now have to put forward some activities for consideration.
> Recently I took a disabled lady for a guided tour, she on her
> mobility scooter and I on my bicycle, to show her some of the
> amenities she could access near her home. After 20 years living
> in the area she was delighted to discover a network of shared use
> paths leading to 3 small lakes and a safe route to her local
> supermarket. This has made me think about providing an activity
> where disabled scooter riders could enjoy a tour with their carers
> on bicycles or just walking. I am thinking about using a minibus
> and trailer to pick them up and then go to a suitable location.
>
>
>
> Does anyone know of any similar schemes or have any advice to
> offer about this idea please?
>
> Because the activities are across Wales we are also looking at
> sharing resources with neighbouring counties to provide a variety
> of activities.
>
>
>
> Rob
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> Rob Wachowski
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