These guidelines are designed to encourage understanding of the specific problems experienced by disabled and older passengers when using the transport system, and to provide guidance on how best to respond to their needs. They provide a practical approach to providing good customer care - a priority for all transport companies.
RADAR's guide to holidays in Britain and Ireland has been issued for over 30 years. The latest 2007 edition includes detailed information on around 1500 places to stay in all parts of the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
Coinciding with the final phase of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and the revision and extension of Approved Document M to existing buildings, English Heritage has published its first revision to its guidance on disability access.
A guide featuring complete how-to information on preparing and packing necessary supplies for a trip. An international glossary includes helpful, diabetes-specific phrases in five languages.
More than 600 delegates from 36 countries met in Montreal for the 11th International Conference on Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Disabled Persons (TRANSED), a triennial conference and touchstone for issues related to accessible transportation.