Through the wonderful Ivor Ambrose at the European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT); I was put in touch with the office for accessibility in Flanders (a region of Belgium). Based in Brussels they share in this video interview their great work for accessible tourism in Belgium and beyond.
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EEDR: day 15 – Cobbly Prague streets
As the trip approached 2 weeks long; Filipe and I had our most tired spell in Prague. I did find the cobbles a little bumpy too. Nonetheless we had a great meeting with POV (link) and enjoyed the old town. Checkout the video!
EEDR: day 14 – Wheelchair access in Auschwitz
On the journey between Krakow and Prague we stopped of in Auschwitz. A very educational stop and something I’ve wanted to do since I was 7 years old, learning about WWII. It wasn’t the most accessible part of the #EEDR though…
EEDR: day 13 – Night-time update from Krakow
This video was shot around 10pm by Krakow’s famous castle. It was the last night in Poland, before a detour to Prague, via Auschwitz. I share my observations of dropped curbs and restaurant access!
EEDR: day 12 – Meeting with Foundation Artes and MMS
You may remember that straight after my European Voluntary Service in Spain this year I attended a training course in Turkey. One of the trainers, called Basia, and I stayed in touch. She lives in England but is from near Krakow. Along with her sister, Gosia, they run an organisation (MMS) that works in the… Continue Reading
EEDR: day 10 and 11 – Hotel problems in Warsaw
This short and sweet video was filmed yesterday during a quick visit to Warsaw. I had some problems with the hotel booking and a not so accessible shower. Plus I share my views on the city in general. Later on we drove to Krakow. It’s been the first day where my brain hasn’t been a… Continue Reading
EEDR: Interview with the Society for Disabled People in Lithuania
The above video is the full interview with Lithuania’s Society for Disabled People. Asta kindly responded to my email and agreed to translate with the head of the organisation. It’s so interesting hearing about his experience of disability, what the organisation does and life for disabled people in Lithuania. Enjoy! 🙂
EEDR: day 8 and 9 – Vilnius access and Back to my roots
A big reason for visiting Vilnius on this trip was for my grandad. My mothers father was born and raised near to Vilnius, Lithuania. He ran away during world war two and eventually settled in Cambridge with my Irish nanna. The above video was recorded on Sunday 30th September 2012, a little before sunset. It… Continue Reading