New Accessibility Business Toolkit

As part of the campaign, we’ve put together a new Accessibility Business Toolkit, with support from United Utilities The aim is to work with you to enable people to enjoy accessible visits and have positive shared experiences

It includes detail about: n Making your workplace more inclusive n Enabling online accessibility: accessible images, links audio/video media, website navigation and design n Assistive technologies and adaptive strategies n Providing the right information for visitors: access guides/ statements n Training opportunities and resources

VIEW THE TOOLKIT HERE loss, to less visible disabilities like autism, arthritis or hearing loss

Cumbria Tourism chairs the Accessible Cumbria Partnership, which is a network of businesses and organisations across the county who are all working together to improve access to the area

We are also currently working to improve and integrate accessibility information on visitlakedistrict.com, both on individual listings and across the site as a whole Part of this activity focuses on making accessible businesses more searchable online i Ensure your listing is up-to-date by completing the QUICK FORM HERE Contact AMacintyre@cumbriatourism org with any questions

Team up has real zip!

Two CT members are working together to promote access for all; high ropes adventure company Treetop Trek recently teamed up with Bendrigg Trust for some specialist staff training

A group of 15 outdoor instructors spent the day onsite with Bendrigg Trust for a hands-on refresher in disability awareness and accessibility

The day included practical advice on dealing with the challenges faced by participants with different types of disabilities, as well as practice using specialist equipment to hoist people up the outside of a 15 metre tower; an essential part of helping them access Treetop Trek’s 250 metre zip line