Primer For A Vacation In London For People With Disabilities
A holiday in London for disabled people is a vacation in a very true sense because it frees travelers from the constant daily struggle which others call the daily routine. Londoners are renowned for the warm welcome they offer to those with disabilities. It may, of course, be in part because they're bound to do so by the Disability Discrimination Act.
The difference is apparent as soon as one lands at Heathrow. Black cabs offering wheelchair accessibility are allowed to cut out of line and get in front to pick up the passenger. Even if a cab doesn't have the ramp, the floor is low enough that the driver can help a passenger get in or out.
For using the underground rail (better known as the tube), it's best to plan ahead an make a few calls. Get the disabled persons railcard which entitles holders to a one-third discount on fares. The train company will have a staff member waiting at the station to take the passenger to the train and help board it with a ramp for exit. Even the very famous red double-deckers are accessible, with ramps that lead right in to a reserved spot.
Almost every hotel and restaurant is sure to be accessible and the staff will be happy to help in any way possible. Another important sticking point is the availability of accessible loos. Thankfully, London has thousands of accessible toilets. Over 900 of these are operated under the National Key Scheme, while others are within the premises of private businesses.
Attraction-wise, the city is wide open and accessible. Buckingham Palace offers those disabilities the full royal treatment, and open up the front gates to let them in. The Queen's own elevator is offered to take visitors up to the second floor.
Other attractions like the London Eye, Westminster Abbey and Parliament are also all accessible and offer wheel-chairs on location, with staff and tour guides well trained to handle disability needs. Personal assistants or care-givers are usually allowed in free of charge. Most parks and outdoor public places worth visiting are accessible.
For those who want to go shopping, it's best to stick to the large department stores like Harrods or Marks & Spencer. It's understandable that some travelers may still feel a little apprehensive about doing all this on their own. If so, there are accessible tours in a custom taxi with a tour guide that can help travelers with disabilities enjoy the vacation without any hitches or hassles.
Wherever you go whether for business or pleasure you can find online articles for disabled travelers. Prepare with lots of information for a better travel experience.
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