Showing posts with label seaside. Show all posts
Showing posts with label seaside. Show all posts

April 27, 2011

Ibiza boat club - Recreational and Sport for people with spetial needs




Activities


The Sea Kayak

The kayak is a vessel whose propulsion depends on the body, if it is true that involved further the upper trunk, but what really makes the kayak surf is the clash that occurs between the arm and leg that paleamos transmitting that power, both if we want to go and one or the other if we turn, also involving the hip and spine complete, if we understand that we are in a boat on the sea in which the body is responsible for providing stability ... Then we have a very comprehensive exercise where you have to know a bit to compensate for the lower extremities. Ideal for work balance, laterality coordination and gait initiation.


NAVIGATION A SAILING:

The town where the surf is of a size bigger so that the issue of balance is less work, but it exists and is of great importance. The body coordination and spatial-temporal coordination is essential. The obligation to be able to hold certain positions help us to work on body awareness.

But sailing a big door opens to the stage of development of more complex operations.Found in navigating the opportunity to work from basic concepts to sensory as we have appointed and eye-hand coordination and relationship and team work, which gives us an inexhaustible discipline for therapeutic work.

In both cases (kayaking and sailing) we find vessels without noise or pollution, only with our expertise, allow us to move on the marine environment.

I wonder if you have ever felt that you feel when you go with the wind. Is difficult to explain, but has a lot to do with the sensation of being part of the world and that is also an important goal for many people with whom we work.

BEACH ACTIVE

It is an activity that links the specific effects of a beach day. Get rid of excess clothes and feel the sun, sand, breeze and an outside world that comes into contact with our inner world and awareness ... And that's where work begins therapy.Development called active beach games and activities that can be performed in the sand (building games, group collaboration, in recognition of artistic creation, expression body, relaxation exercises, stimulation with sand baths, aloe , clay, psychomotor circuits, etc.)

In this section we include games that can perform on the beachfront, massage, games, tires, acrobatics, etc. We can bring into play many exercises related to psychology, sociology, psychomotor and individual skills and personal interaction exercises. Practices have included them do relate to concepts of whirlpool, bioenergy, acupuncture, breath control, etc, we developed always as simple as possible items.


We hope you like ...

April 4, 2011

GUIDE OF ACCESSIBLE BEACHES in Spain


on-line guide with all the information related to the accessibility and services of spanish beaches.

http://playasaccesibles.discapnet.es/

January 24, 2011

Terra Natura Benidorm, accessible for all



Terra Natura
is a new-generation wildlife park where you can discover the "Zooinmersion" experience -a new concept in habitat design which will enable you to come into contact with the animals as if there wre no barriers between you- at least, no visible ones! The 320,000 square metres of the Benidorm park are divided into four themed areas: Pangea, the entrace to the park, America, Asia and Europe.


Last friday barrera-cero.com visited Terra Natura, we could see that 100% of the park and expositions are free of steps and accessible on whellchair, all the restaurants have have their adapted toilets.



Terra Natura is a nice place to visit in Benidorm accessible for all.



More information:
http://www.terranatura.com

November 10, 2010

SADIV accessible tourism in Lanzarote the island of volcans.



Discover the magic of Lanzarote by exploring the spectacular volcanic landscapes which seem to come from distant planets, and where the heat from the centre of the earth shoots to the surface. Relax in the peaceful beaches of white sand and transparent water, and take in the impressive views of the small islets that can be glimpsed from the cliff tops



Lanzarote is a special experience for the senses, especially in terms of sight and sound, which capture these impossible formations in the landscape and the silence which fills you with peace. A Biosphere Reserve, the island also boasts a Marine Reserve, a National Park and 12 natural protected areas: this is a treasure for those who like to spend their leisure time in natural settings, enjoying the sunshine along with the fresh sea air. In the island of the volcanoes you will see, as in nowhere else, the extent to which the volcanic origin of a land influences the lives of its inhabitants. In agricultural settings of great beauty, you will discover how the peasants of Lanzarote worked with nature, in order to survive, and developed a unique system of cultivation that made it possible for them to grow excellent products in an apparently sterile land, where crops are cultivated below a covering of black volcanic sand.

http://www.turismolanzarote.com/en/index.jsp






Although Lanzarote is on its way to the wheelchair accessibility, there are still many challenges at the infrastructure level. We in Sadiv are firmly committed to open the island to all the tourist, no matter what their needs or limitations are by offering our services.
That is why the idea of offering our services to all, using the best technical support and human resources to help open the path to the accessible tourism in Lanzarote.



TARGET AUDIENCE:

• disabled persons
• elderly
• people with temporary disability (due to accident or illness)
• families in difficult situations
• In general people with difficulties to cope with their daily routines


ABOUT US

We are a team of professionals with social-health vocation, special training and years of experience.We are ready to provide the best care adapted to each indivudal´s situation. Our main goal is to offer the best service to tourist who come to our island whatever the degree od dependence, the situation or needs are. We know how to help to make the stay on Lanzarote an unforgettable experience.
Sadiv aims to:
o help you enjoy the time of your vacation
o avoiding the isolation of elderly or disabled in the hotel or resort
o increasing the autonomy of both, dependent and their relatives
o giving the security for people fearing travelling alone because of physical or mental problems
o Providing the personal assistance in order to relieve the stress of regular caregivers
o Accompaniyng in the hotel, on the island, enjoying the sxwimming pool, the beach, etc.
O Making the elderly sure that they are being safe and well cared of




SERVICES PROVIDED:

• Personal assistance:
- getting up
- showering, bathing
- getting dressed, changed
- shaving
- helping to prepare maels, eat
- getting up and down the stairs
- etc.

• Tecnical items: electric hoist, wheelchairs, etc.






September 2, 2010

"Los Pocillos" an accessible beach in Lanzarote (Canary Islands)



This is one of the most renowned beaches in Tías, having once again been awarded a EU Blue Flag due to its outstanding quality. The beach is 1.230 ms long and 150 ms wide and is conveniently equipped. It is surrounded by an attractive promenade with a cycle-path, ideal for walking, cycling or simply seeing the art sculptures disseminated through the coast of Puerto del Carmen. It also has plenty of quiet and romantic corners. Images of this golden sand coast surrounded by an intense blue sea have been seen all through Europe and attracted thousands of tourists each year.

Close to the Pocillos beach a number of diving schools offer persons with limited mobility the chance to visit the seabed, a unique experience.

Pocillos is an accessible beach…ALL, without exception, can enjoy the beach in a convenient and safe way. The Tías municipality has equipped the beach with all necessary facilities and equipment:

1. Parking area close to the beach, with reserved parking places

These reserved places are signalled with graphic indications on the pavement and in vertical position. They are located in front of Playa de las Naciones. From this area up to the beach there are no barriers.

2. Signposts for accessible route, accessible beach and services are under way now and shall be placed soon

This way all persons shall be informed about access by car to the beach and fully accessible routes for wheelchair-users.

3. Accessible route

The pedestrian route that connects the town centre with the beach is now adapted after physical barriers were removed in public ways and the sea promenade. Pedestrian crossings in the area immediately connected with the accessible entry to the beach are also adapted.

4. Fixed, wood-made walkways

These are about 2,10 ms wide and 51 ms long, complemented with non-fixed, roll-up routes that lead to the seashore. Pocillos beach has a number of these walkways, from Playa de las Naciones up to the wet sand area. Wheelchairs can turn around in the rest area. The size of this area allows for parking of wheelchairs and transfers to and from adapted wheel- and amphibious chairs.

5. Roll-up walkways

These are to be found in the wet sand zone and allow direct access to the sea for persons with limited mobility. They are 1,20 ms wide and 21 ms long.

6. Shaded rest area

The beach is equipped with an adapted platform that allows persons with limited mobility to access rest areas.

7. Toilets and Showers

Adapted toilets and showers can be reached via the accessible route. The beach is equipped with four public adapted WCs and two showers with folding seats, present in Playa de las Naciones and Playa de Los Jameos.

8. Surveillance and first-aid area

This are is next to the accessible beach area and allows assistance to swimmers. Emerlan assists chair users through its staff of lifeguards and its volunteers.

9. Safe bath area

Lifeguards have the resources and aids for persons with limited mobility to access the sea in a proper way, including floating wheelchairs. Lifeguards have in place a system to help bathers leave the water when they have finished their bath and especially for emergency cases.


ADAPTED TOILET

Adapted toilet service in the Pocillos beach.

The Tías municipality has now strengthened the service for toilet access and accompaniment to the sea for persons with limited mobility, and this service shall be extended during the summer season. This services is targeted at elderly persons and persons with mobility problems, with its quality ensured by the team of lifeguards.

This system is available to all residents and tourists wishing to book amphibious chairs. This can be done by directly contacting lifeguards in the beach, without an appointment. This service is currently free of charge, available 365 days a year from 11.00 till 17.00.

Disability aids include aquatic chairs that ensure highly safe access to the sea.

Children and persons with intellectual disabilities should be accompanied by an adult.





Near accomodations:Bungalows Nautilus
More information about accessible Lanzarote: link

September 1, 2010

Around 600 disabled people enjoy the sea on the accessible beaches at the Balear Islands


About 600 people with disabilities have enjoyed this summer in the Balear Sea the "beach access" available to disabled swimmers offered by "Cruz Roja".

As explained the regional director of Cruz Roja Emergency Relief, Victoria Avella, persons with disabilities receive physical help, for the entrance to the beach, in the use of showers and the locker room and during the bath.

In this sense, the user is helped by the rescuer to access the amphibious wheelchairs or anfibuggys "entitled to the bathroom for people with reduced mobility, and during the time that remains in the sea the person receives a constant help.


For a better security, in the main beaches of Palma (Playa de Palma, Cala Estancia, Can Pere Antoni, and Cala Major Garden City) there are areas defined for these users bath.



A new service also offered by the Red Cross is accompanying blind people.


The service must be requested 24 hours in advance, a lifeguard takes the user through the bus stop, taxi or desired meeting point, accompanies him during his stay at the beach and then to where it tells you .


But the most original service, completely new in the Balear lands, carried out by the Ibiza Town Hall, in collaboration with ONCE, which was implemented on the beach of Talamanca the system known as " audioplaya "


The beach has a point of bathroom accessible for blind and visually impaired, equipped with a voice information system that allows them to be guided in the environment as well as knowing the water depth and the distance you are from shore .


It also has a number of buoys that help the user to deposit their belongings, each marked with a symbol touch.


With this system the Talamanca beach becomes the first of the islands completely accessible for blind and visually impaired.


The system of audioplaya was implemented for the first time on the beaches of Valencia and also runs in Melilla, Malaga and Almeria.

August 19, 2010

The tourist complex Nautilus Lanzarote has just received the Title of Accessibility and Adaptability in the category of Adapted.



Nautilus turns this way into the first tourist establishment into the Canary Isles that there shows this distinction with which there is guaranteed the practiced of his facilities to persons with problems of limited mobility.

Located in Matagorda, in Lanzarote's south, Bungalows Nautilus it has followed a Plan of Accessibility attending to all the aspects to obtain a tourist polyvalent complex directed all kinds of clients under the concept of tourism for all.

The equipment and Nautilus Lanzarote's direction have done of the accessible tourism his maxim and this way he remains reflected in a few facilities provided with ramps, bathrooms adapted in common zones, swimming pool equipped with hydraulic hoist etc. The complex consists of 70 bungalows of one and two rooms of which 34 have been specially reformed to offer a few ideal conditions of accessibility for persons with disability and to facilitate so this collective enjoyment of an of integration tourism.

34 adapted bungalows possess entry to level zero, doors free space of step of 90 cm, zones space of draft of 150 free cm of obstacles Baths completely equipped with bars of support in water closets, showers to level zero with seat and bars and wash basins without foot between other details. Some of the bungalows possess also kitchens without furniture under the vitrocerámica “kitchen” or the sink to allow the frontal access to users of wheelchair.
The excellence as for accessibility of his facilities turns it into a modal into Lanzarote's island for the group of persons with physical disability and comes to increase this way the tourist accessible offer of quality in the Canary Isles.


The Title of Accessibility and Adaptability has been granted by Equalitas Vitae, consulting specialized in elimination of architectural barriers and accessible tourism for persons with problems of mobility reduced in Spain



http://www.nautilus-lanzarote.com

June 28, 2010

Ibiza, Universally Accessible City and Tourism



For years Ibiza-Eivissa Town Council has been working on being a municipality universally accessible to all people, a city in which its citizens and visitors can get around the entire city safely and without difficulties.

With the aim of improving the quality of life of disabled people, all the rehabilitation work that is carried out is to improve the pavements and the levels of accessibility in streets throughout the city, removing architectural barriers in the streets, beaches and public buildings.

For people with limited vision, we are adapting traffic lights with audible signals. Furthermore we offer an accessible website, and with the collaboration of the ONCE (Spanish National Organisation for the Blind) we have prepared a tourist guide to the city and the menus of the restaurants in Braille.

A city without barriers: improving the quality of life of all the citizens and offering accessible, safe tourism to our visitors is a priority for the city of Eivissa.

At the Touristic Informaction Ofice, you can ask for the Tourist Guide Ibiza World Heritage for visual deficiency people. These guide is available in Catalan, Spanish, English and German.


In Talamanca Beach and ses Figueretes
Life-saving Service
Amphibian Wheelchair Chair Service
From 11.00 to 19.00 h
+ info: +34 971 399 232


Attachments:
http://www.eivissa.es/portal/attachments/355_eivissa-guia-accessibilitat.pdf
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http://www.eivissa.es

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June 24, 2010

Accessible Hotel in Fañabé beach - Tenerife



Adonis Isla Bonita Hotel is located in the Playa Fanabe in Costa Adeje, one of the most prestigious residential areas of southern Tenerife, at 350 meters from the beach.

The complex has 438 rooms. All rooms have air conditioning and can accommodate up to 4 people.
Bathroom have bath with shower and hairdryer, separate bedroom, small refrigerator, balcony with tables and chairs.
Outdoor swimming pool, separate children's pool, jacuzzi.
Non-smoking restaurant with an International Buffet. Baby chairs.
Barbecue Restaurant.
On the roof there are two solarium, one of them nudist.
Animation team. Program of daytime and nighttime & Mini Disc
Sports to play badminton, football, soccer, handball, volleyball, archery, shooting the rifle, etc. A tennis court, a squash court. Gym & sauna
Mini Club 4-12 years. New Mini Club and playground for children & young people from 4 -14 years (has not included).

All major areas are accessible for guests with wheelchairs. There are 8 rooms (street level, shower instead of bath) suitable for customers in wheelchairs. Measures Doors: Entry: 80 cm. Bedroom: 80 cm. Bathroom: 80 cm.


reservas@adonisislabonita.com
http://www.adonisresorts.com
Tel.: 922 71 30 12

June 21, 2010

Welcome to Villas Don Pepe in Lanzarote (Canary Islands). Totally adapted for wheelchair guests.


Villas Don Pepe are the ideal destination for those who desire luxury, space and intimacy in an individual villa with its own heated pool, 4 sleeping-rooms, three bathrooms, air conditioning, huge terrace with many deck chairs, BBQ, private car park and the most complete interior equipment.

The Villas are totally adapted for our wheelchair guests with a disabled bathroom, a pool hoist, spaciousness all around, no barriers, etc. We are awaiting you here in one of the most peaceful and beautiful zones of Lanzarote, Playa Blanca - an old fishing town along the coast of the municipality of Yaiza.


Villas Don Pepe have all types of facilities to make your stay unforgettable. The following equipment will be provided to you:
-Zona WI-FI ... You can bring your laptop !
-Private heated pool
-Hoist for the pool
-Four bedrooms
-Three bathrooms (one adapted)
-Terrace with deckchairs
-Air conditioning
-BBQ
-Private car park
-DVD-Player and movies
-Spaciousness everywhere



http://www.villasdonpepe.com

June 15, 2010

Let's Go Costa Brava Adapted Apartments and activities programs.


Let's Go Costa Brava apartments, in Llagostera, are especially designed to accommodate groups of people who use a wheelchair or have reduced mobility.
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Let's Go Costa Brava does not only have apartments with disabled access, it also provides all kinds of transport facilities, information about tourist attractions with disabled access and much more.




Services
In order to make easier your stay and to solve any inconvenient that might occur, we offer special services for the disabled during the holidays apart from the apart-hotel services.

Our staff is on hand to make your stay more pleasant and to help you whenever they can, with the aim to make your holidays the most easy, pleasant and fun.

You can opt to rent just the apartment or choose bed and breakfast, half board or full board


The accessibility in Let's Go Costa Brava is integral

All the apartments are accessible with wheelchairs (ramps, spaces for rotation,...).
Bathroom with disabled access: shower on the same level of the floor and non-skid ground. (120 cm minimum rotation in each). The mirrors are inclined and there is enough space to transfer the wheelchair to the WC.

Doors of 95 cms. Of width, pushbuttons to the adequate height, low cupboards, etc.
Lift to basement floor with access to the parking spaces.
Disabled access terrace and swimmingpool with hydraulic chair lift and stairs for people with reduced mobility.

Recommended Excursions
* Costa Brava beaches with special services
* Towns in the coast: Playa de Aro, L´Estartit...
* An adapted cruise
* Historic and Cultural town Girona: Jewish Quart...
* Medieval towns
* The culture of Dali: Museum Dali, Pubol
* Barcelona & Gaudí
* Oriental Pyrenees: Besalú, Castelfollit de la Roca


The apartments Let's Go Costa Brava together with the Sailing School Força 3 in Sant Feliu de Guixols organize a stay of 6 days - 5 nights with the aim of initiating people to the world of accessible sailing. For only € 350 .- you will learn the basic tips of accessible sailing, have fun and enjoy an unforgettable holiday.



Phone: +34 972 830 159
info@letsgocostabrava.org
http://www.letsgocostabrava.org
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June 11, 2010

OFFER SUMMER 2010 for a very accessible Hollidays. CASAS HEDDY, LANZAROTE


Casas Heddy is a rehabilitation center with hotel capability, specifically designed for people with a physical handicap. The better part of the complex is totally free of physical obstacles, making it ideal for guests in wheelchairs. All rooms are equipped with alarm in the rooms to contact the nurse in duty in case of necessity.

The prices offered here are for the period 19th june to 11th October of 2010.

Prices pr person/night:
From 19/06-11/10 2010
Only Breakfast: Individuals € 45 Groups of 10+ € 39 Groups of 20+ € 39 and 1 Free.
(For only breakfast and half board, possibility to buy lunch and/or dinner (Buffet) if desired.)
Half Board: Individuals € 52 Groups of 10+ € 46 Groups of 20+ € 46 and 1 Free.
Full Board: : Individuals € 60 Groups of 10+ € 55 Groups of 20+ € 55 and 1 Free.
These prices are for 2 guests sharing a double room (or 3 persons sharing a triple room).
Individual rooms (not sharing) have an added cost of € 15 pr day.



These prices include:
Different daytime activities, such as f.eks, physical training on land or in the pool (28 degrees centigrade). Inside pool over 32 degrees centigrade.
Physiotherapy treatment costs: 20 Euros pr. 30 minutes.
Different shows during the week (night time entertainment).
An outdoor BBQ every other Saturday, and dance every Saturday. (Not included in only Breakfast)
Excursions to Pto del Carmen, Arrecife ,to the market in Teguise and Playa Blanca with the Casas Heddy bus (specially equipped with an elevator and room for wheelchairs).
Excursions to the beach with special chairs, used to get to the water for those who might need it.
A nurse on duty 24 hrs a day.
Reception with a mini market, open from 8 am to 21 pm.
For groups over 20 persons we can arrange excursions with a guide and our special bus to all the principal sightseeing places of Lanzarote at a very cheap price.
In the case of larger groups, airport transfer with our bus will be included in the price. We take you luggage from the airport to your room so you don´t have to worry about that.




INFORMATION & RESERVATION:
Tlf: 928510016
Móvil: 639 270 115
Fax: 928 8414142
Email: karina@casasheddy.com

June 2, 2010

Canary Islands Package Tours, accommodation, excursions, transfers in adapted vehicles ...


Canary Islands, the perfect destination for disabled and senior citizens ...

Sol Access Service is a team of highly qualified, multilingual professionals, with 20 years experience in accessible travel industry. We are committed to provide the best possible service and support to meet the needs, a deep knowledge of the destination and the most competitive prices in the market.

A warm welcome will be awaiting you!




Our sevices includes
-Accomodation:we offer a wide range of accessible hotels, apartments, bungalows and villas, the majority of which are equiped with a pool hoist.
-Groups: please give us your requirements and budget and we will endeavour to accomodate your needs.
-Transfers in adapted vehicles.
-Full excursion programme.
-Rental for equipment.
-Carer/assistance service.
-Car rental.
-Multilingual representatives.

At SOL ACCESS we take care of every aspect of your holiday which is tailored to your individual needs.

Sol Access Service, despite his short professional career, has managed to gain the confidence of the majority of disability associations and agencies specializing in barrier-free tourism in Europe.




SOL ACCESS SERVICE S.L.L.
C/ J. González González nº 20
38626 Valle San Lorenzo
Tlf. 922 76 51 86
Movil: 664 64 64 84
E-mail: ic@solaccessservice.com
www.solaccessservice.com
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May 24, 2010

Mallorca for all





InfoMallorca is an initiative by the Consell de Mallorca (Mallorca Island Council) and the Consorci d'Informàtica Local de Mallorca (Local Information Technology Consortium of Mallorca), which offers a cultural, procedural and tourist agenda for all Mallorca's institutions to visitors.

As well as being the only agenda of institutional events in Mallorca, Agenda Mallorca is a web space where you can find all kinds of social and cultural information.
It is important to everyone to be able to arrange your leisure time optimally. With this in mind a travel guide attempts to assist the visitor in the decision about whether the accessibility of the various forms of public transport or touristic facilities correspond to his / her particular requirements.

At the same time the visitor recieves advice about where he / she can recieve complementary information to any queries.


Further Information:

Tourist Guide Mallorca

www.mallorcaforall.com

May 14, 2010

Accessible Tourism in Lanzarote - Bungalows Nautilus





The beautiful island of Lanzarote offers spectacular and unique landscapes, easily accessible with a car: the impressive volcanic landscape of the Fire Mountains, the wine area of La Geria or the charming fishing village of Arrieta to mention just a few. Nearby the Nautilus bungalows there is a nice, comfortable beach promenade inviting to explore sandy beaches, shops, restaurants and bars.
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Welcome to Bungalows Nautilus
Our resort is cosy and welcoming: 70 double and single bungalows, within a 12,000 sqm green terrain surrounded by palm trees, and just 100 m away from the beach.

Comfortable – quiet – well located
You will find all comfort in a quiet but very well located space and the pleasure of the canarian and international food in our Nautilus restaurant next to a sea promenade several kilometres long, close to a commercial centre and the fun of Puerto del Carmen. Only 3.5 km away from the airport.

Relaxing or active?
In Nautilus we sum our experience to our dedication to being up to date in all the necessities of our visitors, both those who come to relax and those who also want an active holiday. Browse the different activity packages we offer online or contact us for personal advice.

Commitment to Art & Environment
At Nautilus we make big efforts to bring art closer to everybody. A specially designed bungalow for creative persons helps to inspire and many results of this inspiration are spread throughout the gardens of the complex.

Care about the Environment
Being a member of the Biosphere Hotel, Nautilus has a strong commitment to protect natural environment and to develop a sustainable tourism. We help to preserve the extraordinary beauty of this island and offer our guests a truly “healthy” way of exploring Lanzarote.



Mobility at Bungalows Nautilus

Mobility for everybody
We know that life, time and health impose a number of limitations, but we are committed to diminishing those artificial limitations. That is why those who in one way or another are impeded physically can find in Nautilus bungalows fully adapted to their necessities.

No limitations throughout the resort
All the 12, 000 square meters of our resort are accessible through ramps. We have two heated swimming pools: one for children, the other one equipped with a hydraulic chair lift. There is an adapted toilet close to the pool and restaurant. The staff at Nautilus bungalows will be more than happy to help you with any need arising.

Bungalows with all facilities
All 1 and 2 bedroom bungalows of 53 square meters with terrace and a patio of 16 square meters have fully equipped living room and bathroom, including a hair dryer. They feature satellite TV to receive national and international channels, a built-in safe, telephone and answering machine. The kitchen has a stove with 2 or 4 burners and oven, micro wave, refrigerator, toaster, kettle, iron and ironing board and a complete set of kitchen equipment.

The facilities in the adapted bungalows have the following elements and measures:
Bathroom:
* Sliding access door: 110 cm width (90 cm width of free space)
* Non-slip floor and shower surface
* Door-free, floor access shower tray
* Shower controls 80 cm above floor>
* Folding shower chair, 45 cm above floor
* Fixed support arm in the shower, 80 cm above floor
* Washbasin 80-85 cm above floor
* Toilet seat 45 to 46 cm above floor
* Folding support arm beside toilet seat, 80 cm above floor

Bedroom:
* Access door: 110 cm width (90 cm width of free space)
* Bed 40-45 cm above floor
* Room for 360 degree turn for wheelchairs



http://www.nautilus-lanzarote.com

May 10, 2010

Formentera Island adapts Cavall d´en Borràs Beach.




Formentera Council (Balear Islands) expect that the beach Cavall d'en Borrás next summer will become the first of the island fully adapted for persons with reduced mobility. This was announced by the Environment Councillor island, Silvia Tur.

Toor said that this adaptation involves the intervention in both the wooden walkways and umbrellas on the beach, with a view to removing any barriers which affect their accessibility. Intervention within Cavall d'en Borrás is partial, since the summer of next year is to extend it to the beaches of Es Pujols and Migjorn. This is a plan that prompted beaches at the time the Platform for Physically Handicapped State Representation (Predif), which defends and advises the handicapped groups in projects of universal accessibility and accessible tourism.

Moreover, the first half of May will be installed the first four health services on the beaches of Caló and Migjorn. It is a wooden model specially designed for Formentera and whose cabins are equipped for disabled guests. The user must pay 50 cents per use and are trained to 700 applications each day. Beach entrepreneurs have reached an agreement with a local company for cleaning and maintenance.

Silvia Tur said formalities are being completed to renew contracts with contractors for beach services and being made a general cleaning of the entire coastal area of bathrooms, with the removal of the remains of sea grass in the city's most presence of this material.


http://www.guiaformentera.com/english/index.asp

May 5, 2010

The beach Santa Marina in Rivadesella (Asturias) is now accessible for all.



Santa Marina is a "good example" of the road must be traveled to achieve "basic levels of accessibility 'for all people, said yesterday the head of the Asturian Agency for Disability, Javier Antuña. A few months ago the City purchased a new vehicle to facilitate access to the beach to people who use wheelchairs or have disabilities. It is a model "MR," Caterpillar ", with seat platform on which to anchor the wheelchair, belt and a simple control panel for the person who is responsible for its management. "We came to Ribadesella because we wanted to see this device so new that there is not any other beach in Asturias," said Antunes. The Asturian Agency for Disability subsidized the purchase of the car, which cost about 14,000 euros.

"It offers many guarantees and is safe," said Antuna, after giving a short ride with the contraption, which led the mayor riosellano, Ramon Canal. "They will adapt quite well to the service for which you are thinking," the director said, adding that it would be interesting also to consider their use of forest roads and even visits to the snow, since it has the capacity to explore different types of surfaces . "It is very important that tourism start thinking about the disabled to provide quality services," said Antunes. The director is convinced that the beaches of Asturias are working to improve accessibility but the sands of the South take advantage because 'have long been working in this field. "

Santa Marina Beach is the only Bay of Biscay which has a European certificate Aenor global accessibility, awarded in September 2008. The award certifies the site as ideal for access to all users, both people with disabilities and those without any kind of disability but who benefit from the services.

"We want to keep the certificate and improve," said the mayor riosellano. For Ramon Canal, investment in this type of facility is "a good initiative" and expect a high level of demand for the service over the summer. The beach and had a "anfibugui" that allows the toilet for the disabled with greater mobility problems, but it was necessary to facilitate access to the water. "We found that was very challenging to reach the shore with their wheelchairs and others," Channel said, adding that the new vehicle solves that issue and "low and rises from the sand with no problems."

The vehicle needs a person responsible for their management and effective will be the Red Cross who will take over handling. "We are in negotiations with the Red Cross to conduct the rescue of our beaches this summer," announced the Mayor. So far, the City was responsible for first aid service of the sands, but has decided to request the Red Cross because he has "great experience, can do better and we will cost the same," he acknowledged Canal.

The council has since last December a comprehensive municipal accessibility plan, a detailed guide with recommendations for conditioning spaces and services in the area so they can access and enjoy them all citizens, without exceptions. The paper analyzes in detail the accessibility of public spaces, buildings and other services like banks, sports facilities and exhibition halls. The town already has measures in this regard, in addition to the beach of Santa Marina, as the historical route by the artist Antonio Mingote on the promenade of the crane, which features panels with braille texts and speech.


http://www.lne.es/oriente/2010/04/24/santa-marina-accesible/905471.html

http://www.desdeasturias.com

May 3, 2010

Costa Blanca accessible apartments for everyone.




Welcome to Villa Romántica.
Beautiful and charming tourist apartments situated between the two towns Alfaz del Pi and Albir, just
north of Alicante on the Costa Blanca.

Villa Romántica offers fully equipped apartments with 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms. The surroundings are very peaceful and quiet. Favourable to children.

It has a beautiful garden full of lovely plants and flowers in nice colours all year through. Here you can enjoy our pool and spa, on a sunny terrace with spectacular views towards the mountain. The tennis court is just next to the establishment. The social area around the BBQ is very popular and has many seatings.

Free private parking.
The establishment is suitable/accessible for everyone.

Villa Romántica is located in a quiet area called Jardín de Alfaz (The garden of Alfaz),only 600m away from where you can take the bus to Alfaz-Albir-Altea-Benidorm. The train station (Alicante-Denia) is within a 5 minutes walking distance.

Few minutes by car or 15 minutes walking, you will find the centre of Alfaz. A town that offers all kind of services such as: sport centre, culture centre, public health service, shops, restaurants, bars, market every Friday etc.

Within a 25 minutes walk you get to the beautiful beach of Albir, with its cosy bars and restaurants. Here you will also find the famous beach promenade, called the promenade of the stars. Every famous spanish actor that have passed by the film festival of Alfaz during the years, have gotten their names written on the pavement on this particular promenade. The promenade joines up with Altea town.

Altea is a fishermans town known for its charm and narrow streets with small white town houses. It is an idyllic and picturesque town with lots of artistic details. On the well known church square in the old town you will find lots of bars and restaurants in a cosy atmosphere. Every summer you will find a handicrafts market here, with some of the local artists selling their arts.

Benidorm is a 10 minutes drive away. A typical tourist spot with numerous shops, restaurants, discos, sandy beaches, theme parks: Terra Mítica (amusement park), Terra Natura (zoo), Aqualandia (water park), and so on.

http://www.villaromantica.es

April 28, 2010

Relaxing and lively holidays in a barrier-free environment in Tenerife.




Relaxing and lively holidays for disabled and able-bodied guests in a barrier-free environment.
Welcome to the Mar y Sol Hotel

A privately managed hotel, situated in Los Cristianos, in the south-western corner of the island of Tenerife
Spring temperatures all year round offer a perfect holiday climate
Wheelchair-accessible accommodation throughout; all rooms have bathrooms with wheel-in shower
Most bathrooms are also equipped with elevated toilet and with grips

-Two big pools with hoist, one heated all year round to approx. 32ºC
-Modern therapy centre with a variety of individually-tailored holistic and traditional treatments offering programmes designed to promote vitality and well-being
-Wheelchair accessible transfer
-Appliances for hire (electric beds, hoists, air-mattresses, electric wheelchairs, etc.)
-24 hours emergency service
-Excursions for the disabled and able-bodied
-Golf & Diving for everybody
-Free shuttle-service to the accessible beach, 5 days a week

http://www.marysol.org