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.

 

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From: Accessibuilt list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Elaine
Sent: 07 October 2005 16:55
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Subject: Re: [ACCESSIBUILT] Excursions by Scooter

 

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?

 

 

Elaine Pinkney

 

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From: Accessibuilt list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Wachowski, Rob
Sent: 06 October 2005 12:04
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Subject: [ACCESSIBUILT] Excursions by Scooter

Good Afternoon

 

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

 

Rob Wachowski

Cycling & Walking Officer

Transportation & Engineering

Environment Department

Room G.7.4

County Hall

Oysternmouth Road

Swansea

SA1 3SN

 

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