Tina – I think Edinburgh Access Panel would be the people to contact:

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They do have a website  http://www.edinburghaccesspanel.org.uk  that promises to answer most of your questions, but it looks as if it’s under construction at the moment – so none of the really important questions are answered yet.

 

If you are coming to Edinburgh to study, then LEAD might be a good organisation to contact, at www.lead.org.uk

They will have experience of working with students with disabilities at most of the colleges and universities in Scotland.

 

I would agree with the Canadian Visitor, that the old town and Royal Mile are really challenging areas, but it’s not all like that!

 

Hope this helps,

 

Very best of luck

Sue Sadler

 

 

 

 

Good afternoon to you all

 

I hope you are enjoying the fine summer so far?

 

Can I ask please could you give me some information on accessibility in Edinburgh?

 

What is it like to get around using a wheelchair?

 

Are there particular accessibility features?

 

What is public transport like?

 

What are restaurants, shops, etc like for accessibility?

 

Any information would be much appreciated.

 

I am travelling to the University so would like to know about access to public services, transport etc.

 

Kind regards

 

Tina Lowe
Campus Accessibility Officer
Access & Lifelong Learning
Level 1
James Joyce Library Building

Ph: 01 7167564
Fax: 01 7167503
http://www.ucd.ie/openingworlds/

Liz Neligan, PA, copied with all correspondence

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