Video: Barrier-Free Travelling Is Impaired

Travelling to distant or nearby countries can be the most wonderful thing to do. Approximately ten percent of the Germans cannot be carefree when it comes to planning a vacation. For severely disabled people planning a vacation is difficult from the very beginning. Just flying away without further preparation – that is completely unthinkable. A new information platform intends to help. Video: Barrier-Free Travelling Is Impaired - read more

Travelling by Plane

To prevent the nicest days in the year from ending in chaos, disabled travellers must tell the airlines their individual needs when booking the flight. By keeping an open dialogue, the airlines' personnel airlines are prepared and can act accordingly at the arrival and the departure. Travelling by Plane - read more

Travelling by Plane - Part 2

Terms for visually impaired passengers, hearing impaired passengers and mentally disabled passengers. Travelling by Plane - Part 2 - read more

Accessible Hotels: Not just for, but Run by People with a Disability

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[01/03/2004] Accessible hotels offer handicapped people a great opportunity to relax and rest. Or to work. For example at the Stadthaushotel in Hamburg, where disabled employees provide a three star service for nearly ten years now. Accessible Hotels: Not just for, but Run by People with a Disability - read more

Getting Closer to Distant Locations - Target of Agreements

A volontary target agreement was signed on 12 March 2005 in Berlin. Gastronomic associations and societies for the handicapped in Germany agreed on standards how to register, evaluate and present barrier free touristic offers. Getting Closer to Distant Locations - Target of Agreements - read more

Travelling Safely by Car

If one goes on a journey the children come into their child's safety seat and the driver and passenger fasten their seat belts. That is due to the law that wants to make sure that every passenger travel as safely as possible. But sometimes measures taken for handicapped passengers are not keeping up with this motto. But a new system may offer some help. Travelling Safely by Car - read more

Travelling Safely by Car - Part 2

Second part of "Travelling Safely by Car" Travelling Safely by Car - Part 2 - read more

No Holidays without Dialysis

Making a short stop at the airport in order to book a last-minute flight for next week – this is impossible for people who suffer from chronic kidney failure. When they want to travel, they have to plan their holiday in advance as they depend on a centre for dialysis where their blood can be cleansed. No Holidays without Dialysis - read more

Black Forest Accessible

The project “Black Forest Accessible” has been created to make the travel destination Black Forest in Germany more attractive for people with disabilities. At this year’s REHACARE visitors can inform themselves about it.  Black Forest Accessible - read more

The Holiday Season Draws Nearer

The most beautiful time of the year is the holiday season. Most of the people in Germany travel at least once a year. However, people with handicaps still face a lot of barriers making travelling difficult. But the number of barrier-free accommodations is rising constantly and more and more organisations offer handicapped people assistance in planning their travels. The Holiday Season Draws Nearer - read more

The Holiday Season Draws Nearer - Part 2

Sequel of "The Holiday Season Draws Nearer" The Holiday Season Draws Nearer - Part 2 - read more

The Holiday Season Draws Nearer - Part 3

Part three of "The Holiday Season Draws Nearer" The Holiday Season Draws Nearer - Part 3 - read more

Enjoying Nature - Camping with a Wheelchair

Whether a distant target or a quick trip into the blue – camping offers a good rest, even for paraplegics in accordance with nature. Facts and impressions on camping in a wheelchair.  Enjoying Nature - Camping with a Wheelchair - read more

Wheelchair Ahoy!

Wheelchair drivers sail on successful course, since some possibilities come up to enjoy freedom of sailing to the fullest. For them experiencing the interaction of wind and waves is a special feeling. Wheelchair Ahoy! - read more

Summer Fun: Cycling for Everybody

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[01/06/2004] Bicycle tours are a great joy for everyone –both short, spontaneous trips to the next cafe or pub or longer, guided camping tours. And trikes, handbikes and tandems offers a lot of cycling possibilities for people with different handicaps.  Summer Fun: Cycling for Everybody - read more

Tourism: Accessibility Pays!

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[01/03/2004] A lack of accessibility in hotels and restaurants is not just annoying for disabled travellers, but handicaps the economy as well: In Germany alone, 5 billion Euros could be gained by barrier-free tourism, equalling a total of 90.000 new jobs. Tourism: Accessibility Pays! - read more

Voluntary Airline Code not Working

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[14/08/2006] The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) said that evidence from callers to its own helpline was proof enough that the voluntary code was not working.  Voluntary Airline Code not Working - read more

Great British Bus Tour

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[29/06/2009] Daring Clive Bailey and James Skinner have finished a trip of a lifetime by travelling the length of mainland Britain between the iconic points of Land End to John O’Groats.  Great British Bus Tour - read more

Student's 'Escape and Evade'

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[13/12/2006] Loughborough University students travelled hundreds of miles in a round trip in a single Novem- ber weekend. The journey, in aid of Help the Aged, was completed without a single penny being spent.  Student's 'Escape and Evade' - read more

Barrier-free Travel by Plane Regulated

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[28/07/2008] New rules entered into force to offer the disabled and the elderly access to air transport comparable to that of the other passengers flying from airports in the European Union. Barrier-free Travel by Plane Regulated - read more

Airport and Airline jointly Responsible for Disabled Passengers

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[22/12/2004] In a landmark ruling on 21st December, the Appeal Court has found that Ryanair and Stansted Airport are both responsible for providing a free wheelchair service to disabled travellers.  Airport and Airline jointly Responsible for Disabled Passengers - read more

Helping the Disabled Make Use of Public Transport

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[10/10/2008] European researchers have developed a personal navigation aid to help disabled people make use of public transport. Helping the Disabled Make Use of Public Transport - read more

pole2pole: Michael McGrath Started towards the South Pole

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[09/01/2004] History will be re-written when British businessman and Muscular Dystrophy sufferer Michael McGrath becomes the first disabled person in the world to reach both North and South Poles. pole2pole: Michael McGrath Started towards the South Pole - read more

Deaf People Conquer North Pole

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[21/11/2007] This winter schools can take part in polar-themed fun days to celebrate a record-breaking expedition that will see the first deaf people reach the Geographic North Pole. Deaf People Conquer North Pole - read more