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🌟 Enhancing the Experience of Disabled Guests 🌟 We believe that everyone deserves an unforgettable experience! 💖 Whether it's a weekend getaway, a dining adventure, or a special event, we are dedicated to making our space welcoming and accessible for all guests, regardless of their abilities. ✨ Here’s How We’re Making a Difference: ✨ Accessibility Matters: We have invested in cutting-edge accessibility features, including ramps, wider doorways, and accessible restrooms, ensuring that everyone can move freely and comfortably. Personalized Services: Our dedicated team is trained to provide personalized support, from assisting with navigation to accommodating unique needs. We’re here to listen and help! 🤝 Sensory-Friendly Spaces: We understand the importance of creating calming environments. Our sensory-friendly areas allow guests to relax and recharge, designed with comfort and tranquility in mind. 🌈 Inclusive Menu Options: Enjoying a meal should be a delight for everyone! Our menu includes options for diverse dietary needs, ensuring that no guest has to compromise on taste or health. 🍽️ Feedback-Driven Improvements: Your voice matters! We actively seek feedback from our disabled guests to continually enhance our services and facilities. Together, we can create a more inclusive environment! 🌍 Join us in fostering a community where everyone can feel valued and included. Let’s break down barriers and celebrate diversity together! 💌 Share your thoughts and experiences with us below. What would make your visit even better? #Accessibility #Inclusion #Diversity #DisabledGuests #EveryoneWelcome

Listening to carer support professionals at the Shared Care Scotland conference today reinforced how much we in the physical activity sector could offer carers in terms of giving them short but vital breaks from their full-time and unpaid caring roles. Informal or structured physical activity could be an ideal way to relax, refuel or reconnect to people outwith the caring relationship. However, to what extent do we adapt our services to suit carers’ needs? How well do we listen to find out how we can best support their wellbeing? Are we promoting our services to potential carers - of all ages? Are we connecting to local carer support services to share what we could offer? There is so much potential for cross-sector collaboration - and so many carers who don’t even recognise themselves as such.

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Each of the 22 Resolutions listed in the article have been passed. It's so important to call out gaps in accessibility for all; and even more important to drop our own gates and bias to enact change through our work in these fields. Comment below with one thing you can control in your day-to-day that can begin to bridge the gaps identified by the members of the National Federation of the Blind. https://lnkd.in/eCsV_G3S

Week Without Driving PGH starts TOMORROW! Anyone (individuals, orgs, or elected officials) can sign the pledge at weekwithoutdrivingpgh.org When you sign the pledge, you're committing to no driving for the week (Sept 30 - Oct 6). This could mean taking the bus, walking, rolling, or riding a bike-- whatever it is, leave the car at home! Does a week without a car sound daunting to you? Think about the reasons why you may feel that way. Is it because of lack of access to public transit in your neighborhood, lack of connected bikeways, or is it something else? It’s important to think about these barriers and why they exist. -- Week Without Driving PGH is hosted by @pgh4publictransit, @access_mob_pittsburgh, BikePGH, and @aarppennsylvania #WeekWithoutDriving

Disability awareness training = a better visitor experience. Understanding accessibility is key at museums, parks, theatres, sporting events, and anywhere people go for leisure. Training volunteers and front-line staff benefits everyone. #ReThinkAbility #InclusionMatters #DisabilityAwareness #Training

"With the publication of the 2017 Bus Services Act, and the National Bus Strategy for England in 2021, some bus companies are forging ahead. More and more operators are working in collaboration with disabled people during planning, vehicle purchase, and monitoring. In Northern Ireland, Translink worked with a Disabled Person’s Organisation (DPO) on the launch of the Glider service. They involved disabled people in the bus design, ticketing and testing. After the buses launched there was a 25% increase in the number of disabled passengers using the route. In Harrogate, Transport for All members recently reviewed buses with two wheelchair spaces. For the first time, local wheelchair users can catch the bus together – nobody should have to wait 40 minutes for separate buses to nip to the pub for a pint! Yet, despite these areas of progress, the percentage of bus complaints that relate to accessibility increased between 2016/17 and 2021/2022, and barriers remain." Interesting article in Passenger Transport on advancements and continued shortcomings with public transport accessibility. https://lnkd.in/eF3Q34AR

Discover the importance of accessible parking and transportation options in restaurants for seniors and people with disabilities. Learn about the essential features to look for, including wheelchair-accessible parking spaces, ramps, and elevators. https://buff.ly/3SFv891