Welcome to our new accessible Travel Hub

Welcome to our new accessible Travel Hub

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Welcome to the travel hub

‘The ultimate resource for accessible travel advice, information and support’

 

Having the confidence to travel is crucial for a fulfilled life after spinal cord injury, but we understand that it may seem an overwhelming and daunting prospect. By using the resources in this travel hub we hope you will feel empowered with the knowledge and skills needed to be more independent and confident, whether at home or abroad. The resources are available in a variety of formats, and includes information sheets written by healthcare professionals, as well as videos and podcasts featuring people with lived experience of spinal cord injury.

 

How to explore the travel hub … 

  • 1. ‘Search’ for what you’re looking for using the box in the navigation bar. 
  • 2. You can ‘Filter’ all the content using the navigation bar. Select your options and remember to hit the blue button! 
  • 3. The ‘Menu pages’ below will take you to ALL of our information sheets, videos, podcasts, news articles and stories. 

Our resources

Information sheets
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Information sheets

Welcome to the Travel Hub information sheets! Read More...

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Podcasts
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Podcasts

Welcome to the Access All Areas podcast!   Read More...

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Videos
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Videos

Welcome to the Access All Areas video series! Read More...

News
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News

Welcome to our Travel Hub news! Read More...

Stories
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Stories

Welcome to our Travel Hub stories! Read More...

How we got here

Recognising the importance of feeling confident when travelling, SIA secured funding from the Motability Foundation to launch the Travel with Confidence project.

 

We reached out to thousands of our members through surveys and focus groups to understand the key concerns and needs of people with spinal cord injuries when travelling. Their invaluable feedback was instrumental in shaping these new resources.

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Support for you

If you need support and advice about wheelchair services and/or equipment available to people with spinal cord injury please contact us via [email protected] and a member of our team will get back to you.

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Latest uploads

News
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Complete the National Beach Access Project Survey

Complete the National Beach Access Project Survey Launched in June, the Beach Access Survey is designed to gather evidence from people with medical/mental health conditions and disabilities regards their experiences of accessing the beach environment. Read More...

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Days Out: Countryside

This resource is part of the ‘Days Out’ series and has useful information for people with spinal cord injury (SCI) or cauda equina syndrome (CES) about planning a day out in the countryside and visiting. Read More...

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Videos
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Train travel

In this video we join our SIA members Simon and Jan as they travel via train from Berkshire to meet their friend Lady-Marie for lunch at Paddington Station in London. Read More...

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Podcasts
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Access All Areas Podcast (Episode 4 – Adventure travel)

In this episode we introduce you to the world of adventure travel with an SCI, bringing a range of stories, hints and tips from people with lived experience of SCI. Read More...

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Bus and Coach Travel (manual wheelchair)

Bus and coach travel are a convenient alternative to car and train travel, allowing you to be independent and return to work and leisure activities as a manual wheelchair user. Read More...

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Holiday review: Caribbean Cruise 

SIA member Jill Jackson recently embarked on a 35-day cruise around the Caribbean and USA – here she shares the highs and lows of life on board a cruise liner.  Read More...