VISITING WITH CONFIDENCE Euan’s Guide continue to help open up the world for disabled people, one review at a time
It’s the people behind the reviews who really make the magic happen ummer brought with it the opportunity to get back out and about and visit our local cafes, parks, and other attractions, but this didn’t mean there weren’t still serious concerns about COVID for many. Socialising outside has allowed people to enjoy something of a social life again as the risk of infection feels less of a threat, making it feel a much safer way to be around people again. A post-lockdown, heavily vaccinated country has resulted in minimal restrictions in the UK which in turn has opened-up the summer to everyone as if there were never a pandemic in the first place. Of course, this isn’t the case, and disabled people are still being careful about initiating too much contact or putting themselves in a more vulnerable position by choosing a place to visit that doesn’t feel safe, particularly if it’s indoors. Researching any type of activity, whether it’s indoors or outdoors, is a major part of a disabled person’s first steps in going out, meaning that the tools and methods used to find out about a venue’s accessibility and its information on how it deals with COVID are incredibly valuable. One of those methods is searching EuansGuide.com, the disabled access review website where disabled people, their families, friends, and carers can find and share the accessibility of venues around the UK and beyond. The website shares thousands of experiences and is the go-to tool for many disabled people who are researching places they might want to visit. There are thousands of people using the website every month. Just one review from someone with similar access requirements can give someone else enough confidence to visit somewhere new, from holiday homes and parks to bars and restaurants. Euan’s Guide is opening doors for disabled people to find great places to go – by breaking down barriers of exclusion, everyone has the freedom to explore. More and more, Euan’s Guide reviewers are also leaving their experiences in terms of COVID safety, in addition to the access information.
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