Accessing the Isle of Wight Festival
We were delighted to assist Ade Adepitan and his partner to find wheelchair accessible accommodation for the IW Festival…
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Disabled Access Day at The Island Ricing Centre
Saturday March 16th was Disabled Access Day and the Island held celebrations to mark the day for the first time. Despite the wind and rain there were some very successful events.Hovertravel held a Try Before You Fly event at both their terminals in Ryde and Southsea. People were impressed with the service and the Hovertravel team.“A fantastic event well done Hovertravel and thank u. We shall look forward to travelling with you ??””We attended this event yesterday.Top marks to Hovertravel! Staff were amazing.””Thanks to the really helpful staff at Hovertravel who gave disabled patrons like me a warm welcome. They were keen to answer any queries and were interested in listening to how the travel experience can be improved. Very encouraging!”For more information on travelling with Hovertravel see their website hereIsle Access also co-hosted an event with The Island Riding Centre and Adventure Activities. The event was held at the riding centre and the Isle of Wight Wheels for All project was launched. In addition to cycling there were any rides, bushcraft and archery. Unfortunately the poor weather meant it was unsafe to use the climbing wall.Over 160 people attended the event and plans are underway for another event later in the year.”Yes! Disabled people need to stay visible so that businesses continue to think about accessibility for all and view us as valued patrons. Congratulations to all those involved.””We all had a brilliant day. 14 of us visited the hovercraft this morning,then we all had a try on all the bikes this afternoon.””Thank you for a great day so good to chat to so many lovely people and try so many different activitiescan’t wait for summer to try some new things”
Wheelchair Friendly Google Maps
Great News that Google have finally listened to wheelchair users across the country! They have launched a new initiative called ‘Local Guides’ to encourage people to update locations around the world with new, detailed information about accessibility. Thanks to 19 years old, Belinda Bradley who started a petition to get Google to create wheelchair friendly
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Walking with Eli
Walking with Eli is about a young boy with Autism, who is trying to raise awareness to the world that small people with autism can achieve big things with the right help, PLEASE help Eli raise awareness by following, sharing and liking his Facebook page. Find out more on his website: http://www.walkingwitheli.co.uk/
Cowes Town Centre
Isle Access recently carried out an access audit for Cowes Town Council, of the public spaces within the town centre. We are delighted to hear that the Council are pleased with our report.
Accessible Cycling Event For All
We are delighted to have the opportunity to hire a variety of accessible bikes for trial on the Island. The initial event is for one day, April 20th, at Sandown Athletics Track, and is free.
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