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Its stunning capital city has progressed rapidly, making it one of the most accessible cities in Europe. I learned that all buses and bus stops in the city are now fully accessible to wheelchair users, with drivers trained in disability awareness. Washington has been praised for having a highly visible community of people with disabilities due to the accessibility of the city. The Blue Lagoon is very wheelchair accessible with adapted bathrooms, changing rooms, and ramped entry into the water itself. What to Do if Your Wheelchair Gets Damaged on a Flight. This story originally appeared on Suzanne’s blog. Terms. For a winter destination, this is perfect for a beach vacation, as Playa Las Vistas is a wheelchair accessible beach. Some of the ramps are steep, but if you’re willing to brave it, then you can enter some of the most ancient wonders such as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wailing Wall and museums.

Over the past two years, more than 800 shops and bars have been checked for physical access. Instead of taking a taxi, I independently pushed the two kilometres to the hotel, to see whether lack of access for wheelchair users like me is as big a problem here as it is in most other cities. Beyond the rock, there is a lot to do in the small city, from exploring caves and tunnels to shopping and dining. (Equal Breda!) Do be aware though, it is the fourth most expensive city in the world. Mastbosch, Breda’s forest, is fully wheelchair-accessible, and every two years the city hosts the ParaGames, a large European sporting event for disabled people. Moreover, the government is now only issuing new taxi licenses to wheelchair accessible vehicles, so there is an ample supply. Gibraltar is a territory of Great Britain that shares a border with Spain and is at the tip of the Iberian Peninsula. We have done a lot, but there is more to do.”, Karel Dollekens, a civil servant working on accessibility in Breda, says he believes a willingness to collaborate is what won the award. Despite a few cobblestones here or there, the majority of sidewalks do have dropped curbs and most venues have flat entryways. In 2013, it won the EU City Access Award from the European Commission due to its comprehensive policies for those with disabilities. You don’t even have to pull open the main door to enter the hotel: a camera detects your arrival and the door opens automatically. Touring the island with a guide gives so much insight into the location. Cory Lee is a wheelchair user, travel addict, and accessible travel writer. Europe has been formed over centuries and informed by boundaries becoming blurred and cultures blended, redefining herself as she develops: think of The Vatican, Europe’s smallest state, and the Roman Catholic influence which still dominates to this day, or the emergence of states after the end of the Cold War such as Lithuania, beautiful and welcoming. From flattened cobbles to threshold ramps, the Dutch city of Breda has much to teach its neighbours, Tue 28 May 2019 01.00 EDT

The public transport system is almost 100 percent accessible as are the many attractions. It is quite a small city, but you can access one of the many wheelchair friendly ferries which provide tours of the local fjords, which are not to be missed. The Stephansplatz is a pedestrian-only area filled with live music, restaurants, shops and more. Improvement hasn’t come overnight, says Marcel Van Den Muijsenberg, a fellow wheelchair user who volunteers his time to consult for improved access in the city. This location is warm throughout the year and is a popular beach destination from the months of December to March. The winter months are cold, but above freezing usually and there are amazing opportunities to connect with the location and the natural landscape here. Travel is one of the latest frontiers in the march toward accessibility, and more destinations are becoming wheelchair-friendly every year!

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