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First ever rough guide to accessible Britain published
Guidebook to Britain's best venues for disabled people available now The first ever Rough Guide to Accessible Britain has been published this April bringing the company's energetic and informed approach to great days out for disabled visitors. Packed with ideas that are fun, manageable and simple to plan, the new guidebook has been developed by Rough Guides in association with Motability Operations, the company that manages the Motability car scheme for disabled people in the UK. The guide features lively accounts of over 100 inspirational and accessible places to visit and things to do from exploring Sherwood Forest to soaking up the atmosphere at Wembley. The Rough Guide to Accessible Britain is a one-stop collection of ideas for making the most of leisure time, with the bonus that each location has been thoroughly checked out for disabled visitors, supplying all the information needed to plan a trip. The concept of a Guide which combines inspiration and information emerged from discussions with members of several disability organisations such as Mobilise and the Disabled Ramblers, hence their advice has helped shape the book. In addition, Motability Operations surveyed customers to establish important factors when planning a day out. Disabled visitors said that information on facilities such as accessible toilets was more useful than admission prices and this guided the facility listings provided for each entry. Martin Dunford, publishing director, Rough Guide, explained: "Planning a day out taking into account accessibility requirements can be less than straightforward, with information patchy and often inaccurate. There often seems to be an emphasis on what disabled visitors can't do." "The Rough Guide to Accessible Britain spells out all the opportunities, and addresses any barriers, to ensure that people can be clear about what to expect. With fair and honest reviews, the Rough Guide to Accessible Britain is a refreshing and inspiring tool for anyone looking to embrace their leisure time with confidence and a sense of fun, regardless of any mobility considerations." Covering city centres, special interest categories such as parks and gardens, and even extreme challenges, The Rough Guide to Accessible Britain includes regional maps and details of useful organisations that offer more assistance. Discover which Royal estate offers flood-lit drives for disabled visitors, how to experience the South American rainforests in Cornwall, and where to enjoy a wheelchair-accessible ride on Brickadilly's Ferris Wheel - all in the new guide. The Rough Guide to Accessible Britain costs £6.99 p&p; however Blue Badge holders can obtain a copy free for £1.99 p&p. To order call 0800 953 7070 or visit www.accessibleguide.co.uk Highlights include: - Clear regional maps to pinpoint days out within driving distance of home. - Days out ideas for families. - Sports arenas and events that are disability friendly. Motability Operations, the company that manages the car scheme for disabled people, has supported the publication of the Rough Guide to Accessible Britain. This is part of the organisation's commitment to increase the information to ensure that living life to the full is as barrier-free as possible, as well as reaching more people who may not be fully aware of what the scheme can offer. Mike Betts, chief executive, Motability Operations explains: "Providing the tools to assist disabled people with living life to the full is the essential service that the Motability Car Scheme provides. The new Rough Guide to Accessible Britain is an extension of this and we hope that ideas and information featured will give more people, more fun days out with their family and friends."
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