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Train Transport Information and Links

Here is more useful information, and links about transport.
Examples

Sean Gamage, our previous advisor on transport, collected examples of people doing good work to make transport better for people with learnign disabilities. Find out more from the documents below.
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List of good examples (Excel Sheet 83 KB)

Links

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http://www.mencap.org.ukMencap have a campaign about Transport.

They have also brought out a pack called 'On the Move' to help groups campaign for better transport.

To find out more, see their website at www.mencap.org.uk
http://www.dft.gov.ukThe Department for Transport made an easy read version of their report about Disabled Peoples' Access to Transport.

You can link to it at their website at www.dft.gov.uk (weblink to PDF)
www.dptac.gov.uk/door-to-door/Door to Door is a travel guide for disabled people. You can see it at www.dptac.gov.uk/door-to-door/
www.sra.gov.uk/The Strategic Rail Authority have started a consultation about access to rail transport. Find out more at www.sra.gov.uk/
www.maple-eu.comThe Maple project is a European project looking at how to make transport better for people with learning disabilities and people with mental health problems. Find out more from www.maple-eu.com
www.tfl.gov.ukTransport for London have brought out a guide to help people with learning difficulties get around London. Find out more from the transport for London website at www.tfl.gov.uk
www.theride.orgwww.theride.org is an American bus website that has information about their travel training programme
Kent Event about TransportKent Event about Transport

The Skillnet Group held a conference for people in the south east of England to talk about transport. Find out more and download the report from the day at their website - www.skillnetgroup.co.uk/about/transport/transport_conference.php
Travel Training Good Practice GuideTravel Training Good Practice Guide (weblink to PDF)

This guide was written by Halcrow Ltd for Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive.
Disabled Access HolidaysDisabled Access Holidays

Find holidays and travel ideas at this website.






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