susan

I'll be traveling in Scotland with a friend in a wheelchair this May, from Glasgow up through Lewis-Harris-Skye. Cannot figure out how to locate hotels which are wheelchair-accessible - seems like there ought to be a sourcebook. Any ideas? Many thanks.

Frank

The Scottish Tourist Board site offers a search for accomodation by various keys, including various disabled access options, at http://www.holiday.scotland.net/ <BR> <BR>I also recommend <BR>http://www.scotland-inverness.co.uk/scotland.htm <BR>(aka the internet guide to Scotland)for general info, pix of all areas (award winning site!) <BR>May is a good time.Lewis/Harris can be very windy.

Gblma

I to have the same concerns. My son is in a wheelchair but it does not stop us. I have ( I'm new at this travel thing) gone to the country/city websites. If it does not say wheelchair accessible I e-mail the hotels and ask. Remember rooms over in europe are smaller than here. I usually ask for a bigger room, it may cost a bit more but at least I know I won't trip over suitcases and such. Also, this web site is a very good source of information. I have learned alot just from reading the forums. If I can help you w/anything email me directly.

Jan

I am planning a trip to London and Bath in the fall and I'm trying to decide if I should bring my electric scooter with me. I have multiple sclerosis and can still walk but I'm just not all that great at it anymore. The problem is that the scooter is very heavy and will not go over curbs etc. Does anyone know if they have curb cuts in most of the sidewalks? I'm not worried about the hotel, I'll just be sure to find someplace with access but the sidewalk thing is major problem. I have had it happen that I've had to backtrack for blocks and figure out alternate routes. This can be part of the adventure if it only happens a few times during the day but a real nightmare if it is constant. Also, has anyone used a scooter on the tubes? I have looked at their website but can't seem to figure out exactly which stations are accessible. Once in Washington DC they had to send a special bus for me since access to the subway station was blocked (they have call boxes at all of the elevators, very nice). The driver was kind as could be and went out of his way to take me to the door of the Mayflower for my appointment. Does anyone know if they have this kind of assistance if needed? <BR> <BR>BTW, I have used the scooter very successfully all over New York, Boston, Washington DC, Chicago and Disney World. It's wonderful to have it because I can see so much more but I don't want to take it if it causes more trouble than it's worth. (I walk at the pace of an arthritic snail and get very, very tired, but I'll manage if necessary!) <BR> <BR>Thanks and good luck with your trip! <BR> <BR>Jan

Rex

http://www.tour-web.com/acceurop/ <BR> <BR>http://goeurope.miningco.com/travel/...accessible.htm <BR> <BR>http://www.accessibleitaly.com/

Nigel Doran

Jan <BR> <BR>Very few Tube stations have facilities <BR>for wheelchairs. I cannot remember ever having seen either a wheelchair or a scooter on the Tube. Search for London Transport for more information. Perhaps a local organisation could put you in contact with one of its sister organisations in Britain and someone there might be able to give you more pertinent information? <BR>If you are travelling by train, reserve your tickets and stress that you have a disability so that the train operator can give you a suitable seat. (Often I have seen train staff assisting people on and off trains after the conductor on the train has radioed ahead.) haguar

Sheila

There's a specialist organisation in Britain called Radar which used to provide this information. I'll go and see if I can find a web site for them. <BR> <BR>Also the Automobile Association (AA) provide this information.. <BR> <BR>I think the tourist office in each place you are going will have the information to hand.

Sheila

Ok Found both addresses. <BR> <BR>www.radar.org.uk <BR>and <BR>www.theaa.co.uk <BR> <BR>Someone at either should be able to help <BR> <BR>

Jan

Thank you so much for responding. It sounds as if I'll be able to get around as long as I avoid the tube. I just heard that the United Kingdom is the most accessable in Europe - great news! Here is a URL for a London travel report that is very encouraging, <BR> <BR>http://cgi.chicago.tribune.com:80/tr...9050135,00.htm <BR> <BR>it has some great info. <BR> <BR>Jan