Disabled Access

[disabledkenny1]

Hi Every one, I am new to the group and I have started off the topic
below with a few groups I am a member of and wondered what every one
thinks.

I have a good discussion about accessibility to buildings, public
transport and public services, and it turns out that even though it
is
illegal to open premisses to public unless it is accessible the
councils are still letting them open, I think it is disgusting.

I also am disgusted with the bus service the drivers refuse to get
out
of the cabin to lift the ramp down, so unless I am with my carer I am
unable to travel on a bus, which is wrong some bus drivers refuse to
take me on with my electric wheelchair yet the bus company manager
said I could, it is the scooters that are not allowed as too big and
heavy for ramp.

Not only that in Oldham town centre most of the shops, pubs
restaurants public buildings are not accessible for an electric
wheelchair, a friend of mine has a pub with a disabled toilet, yet a
12" step in to the pub it self, what's that all about.

Considering last year this law came in effect, as I helped through
the
discussions in 1998 about the accessibility in our country with
Lancaster & Morecambe Access Group, why is the councils not enforcing
it, my home town of Morecambe where my family still live all are
accessible so what about the other towns and cities, even Manchester
is not accessible, yes the town centre but not all hotels, pubs and
restaurants, for a city I think it is disgusting!

What does every one think?

>From Kenny.

[disabledkenny1]

Hi Every One,

By the way every one I have had a lot of response with the other
groups I am involved with, they agree that some thing should be done,
I am thinking about writing a letter saying I am the manager and
founder of my groups and wish to complain about accessibility issues
in to my local council, in Oldham.
I said to my members if any one objects to me doing this
can they let me know please, I will also also offered to write to
there local council if
you are experiencing similar problems, I will need to know all
details
though to draft the letters up.

This access issues also includes access for people with walking
difficulties, wheelchair users and pram users as well.

Thanks every one.
>From Kenny.

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