Holidays

Many kinds of holiday are organised specifically for disabled people, including accessible hotels and B&Bs which can accommodate people in wheelchairs and where there are helpers and nurses available.

You can get information from the specialist organisations listed in this section or you can talk to your local travel agent about your options. It’s also worthwhile contacting disability organisations to ask whether they run any adapted holiday accommodation.

Accessibility

National standards for disabled access and facilities in hotels and other holiday accommodation have been drawn up, with input from the Tourist Board and disability organisations. Travel agents and tour operators can give you details about the accommodation they deal with.

When making your holiday arrangements you should also ask how easy it is to get to the amenities you wish to visit, perhaps the beach, tourist attractions, local shops or the town centre, from where you will be staying.

Specialist holiday directories

Disability Holidays Guide

Provides information about holidays and breaks for people of all disabilities, ages and levels of mobility. Web: www.disabilityholidaysguide.com

Disabled Holidays

A travel agent specialising in accessible holidays in the UK and worldwide. Tel: 0161 260 0224 Web: www.disabledholidays.com

Ski2Freedom

Provides information and advice about making holidays possible for all. It has a focus on mountain and snow sports activities but will also accommodate non-sports holidays. Web: www.facebook.com/ski2freedom

Tourism for All Travel Planner

A one-stop shop for accessible tourism in the UK providing you with a simple way to find accessible destinations and places to stay. Tel: 0845 124 9971 Web: www.tourismforall.co.uk

Visit South East England

A directory of accessible accommodation in Hampshire and South East England specifically. Web: www.visitsoutheastengland.com/

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Holidays for people with a sight impairment

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) can advise on suitable holidays, hotels and ‘activity weeks’, for example, organised rambling or cultural holidays. For more information, call its helpline on 0303 123 9999.

Specialist holiday providers and accommodation

For a comprehensive list of holiday and supported holiday providers, accommodation providers and short break/respite services, both locally and nationally, visit www.connecttosupporthampshire.

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