Accessibility Scheme

Mobility Impairment | Visual Impairment | Hearing Impairment

NATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY SCHEME
Accommodation that displays one or more of the signs show below are committed to accessibility. When you see the tourism for all arch with one of the symbols, you can be sure that the establishment has been assessed against demanding criteria.

Mobility Impairment

Typically suitable for a person with sufficient mobility to climb a flight of steps but would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance.Typically suitable for a person with sufficient mobility to climb a flight of steps but would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance.




Typically suitable for a person with restricted walking ability and for those that may need to use a wheelchair some of the time and can negotiate a maximum of three steps.Typically suitable for a person with restricted walking ability and for those that may need to use a wheelchair some of the time and can negotiate a maximum of three steps.



Typically suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair and transfers unaided to and from the wheelchair in a seated position. This person may be an independent traveller.Typically suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair and transfers unaided to and from the wheelchair in a seated position. This person may be an independent traveller.



Typically suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair in a seated position. This person also requires personal or mechanical assistance (eg carer, hoist).Typically suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair in a seated position. This person also requires personal or mechanical assistance (eg carer, hoist).



Access Exceptional: provides for all levels of mobility impairment listed above with reference to the British Standard BS 8300:2001. Achieves the standards above for either independent wheelchair users or assisted wheelchair users and fulfils additional, more demanding requirements.Access Exceptional: provides for all levels of mobility impairment listed above with reference to the British Standard BS 8300:2001. Achieves the standards above for either independent wheelchair users or assisted wheelchair users and fulfils additional, more demanding requirements.



Visual Impairment
 
Typically provides key additional services and facilities to meet the needs of visually impaired guests.
 
Typically provides a higher level of additional services and facilities to meet the needs of guests with visual impairment.

Hearing Impairment
 
Typically provides key additional services and facilities to meet the needs of guests with hearing impairment.
 
Typically provides a higher level of additional services and facilities to meet the needs of guests with hearing impairment.

Yorkshire is a beautiful region, welcoming all visitors to share in the enjoyment of the stunning scenery, cosmopolitan atmosphere and diversity of product.
The tourism industry in Yorkshire is increasingly aware of the importance of providing accessible facilities and Yorkshire Tourist Board (YTB) is committed to providing information on accessibility for all visitors. Whilst we cannot enforce individual attractions or accommodation providers to fully embrace accessibility, we do encourage our members to apply for nationally recognised accreditations to strive for as wide a range of services as possible within the region.

Yorkshire Tourist Board is working closely with www.DisabledGo.info, an Internet service which transforms the daily choices available to millions of disabled people, their families and friends to ensure that we can provide comprehensive information to our visitors via www.yorkshire.com. Detailed information is available about accessible hotels and guest houses, places to eat and drink, places to visit and much more. Check out access information for Bradford, York, Wakefield, Kirklees and Leeds in Yorkshire.

Additional help and guidance on finding suitable holiday accommodation for those with special needs can be obtained from:

Tourism for All c/o Vitalise
Shap Road Industrial Estate
Kendal
LA9 6NZ

Information helpline: 0845 124 9971
Reservations: 0845 124 9973 (lines open 9-5 Mon-Fri)
Fax: 01539 735567
Email: info@tourismforall.org.uk
Web: www.tourismforall.org.uk