The Thistle Assistance Scheme has been developed to make using public transport easier for older people or those with disabilities or illness. The card and App, is supported by a wide variety of voluntary organisations across Scotland and by most bus, train, tram, ferry and airport operators. It is credit-card sized and comes with a supply of peel-off stickers, which advise the driver or conductor of your disability and the help you need in an easy-to-read format.
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How to Catch a Bus (Easy Read)
Tryb4ufly
Tryb4uFly provides disabled adults and children the opportunity to try seating and transfer options in a realistic fuselage setting before they fly.
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CAA Guidance for airports on providing assistance to people with hidden disabilities
Guidance for UK airports on how to comply with obligations under Regulation EC1107/2006 (concerning the rights of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility) in relation to providing assistance to people with hidden disabilities. Hidden disabilities include, but are not limited to, dementia, autism, learning disabilities, anxiety issues, mental health impairments and hearing loss.
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HcL (Lothian)
HcL provide Dial-a-Ride and Dial-a-Bus services for people in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
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Place to Place
This transport accessibility guide is designed to be an accessible overview of key information, advice and support resources and services available to members of the general public with a disability when planning travel or wishing to know more about transport in general.
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Scottish Rail Accessibility Forum
Transport Scotland organised group designed to exchange information about rail projects that impact directly on passengers and to ensure that disabled people’s vies are properly heard.
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Scottish Accessible Transport Alliance (SATA)
SATA is an alliance of transport users, planners and operators who share the common aim of making public transport in Scotland fully accessible to disabled people.
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Changing Places Toilets – Map
Changing Places toilets are different to standard accessible toilets as they have extra features and more space to meet the needs of people who use them. This map provides the location of every Changing Places toilet in Scotland.
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Dial-a-Journey
Dial-a-Journey is a door to door transport service for people who have a mobility problem, and who cannot use conventional public transport. The service is provided and fares subsidised within the operating areas of Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire Councils.
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