National Trust says it wants to make its facilities accessible to all and has already ordered another Mountain Trike due to the positive feedback received.
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Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen announced the investment at the weekend.
Dave Evand and Kay Torres, who both use electric wheelchairs challenged the town’s Mayor Klara Sudbury and councillor Iain Dobbie to explore some of the most difficult routes in the town on a wheelchair.
Chief executive/harbour master Kevin Peach was inspired to add the facility after listening to a radio show item about the misery thousands of disabled people face if they need a WC away from home.
Team will assist half a million customers with disabilities each year and can be reached on a new direct phone line
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Just one in five people surveyed said that a wheelchair user would reasonably be able access all areas of their home
Royal Society for Public Health wants more accessible toilets and Changing Places installed in new public buildings
Better equipment and practices are needed to ensure the fitness and leisure market improves access for disabled people, survey finds
