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Greece for the Physically Disabled
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Greece was not designed for people in wheelchairs......Even before they created the uneven streets and steps the topography of the country was rocky and mountainous. Add the crooked sidewalks, too many cars, hotels with no wheelchair access ramps and elevators that are too narrow and you have the makings of a miserable holiday for anyone who is dependent upon a wheelchair. But things change, especially in Greece and little by little Athens is addressing the needs of the handicapped. A few years ago I might have told someone physically impaired to go elsewhere. Now with the interest in helping the handicapped by people in the travel industry, the government and in particular the activism of the handicapped in Greece, (not to mention the need to put on a new face for the 2004 Olympics and Special Olympics that has created these improvements in Athens), anyone in a wheelchair will be able to go to Greece with confidence. That is what this page is for. I hope you find it useful and I welcome comments before and after your trip. |
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I would hesitate to call Athens wheel-chair friendly yet. But by using this page
you can get around most problem areas and find the places to stay and visit that will not be too frustrating. Christianakis Travel: Specializing in tours for the disabled with a fleet of accessable vehicles.
Sirens Resort for the Disabled Eria Resort for the Disabled in Crete: The Eria Resort is specially designed with disabled people in mind located in the historic village of Maleme in an area of unique natural beauty, surrounded by olive groves with an unobstructed view of the Cretan sea Breaking Through the Disability Barriers Capital to be Disabled-Friendly by 2004: Athens News Article Helpful Information for Wheelchair Users from an Athens 2004 Paralympic Athlete Strollering Through Athens "Our thirst for sailing, drove us to find ways to make sailing accessible and fun to all, and especially to those physically challenged. We have consulted with experts in special needs matters, in order to outfit our sailing boats for handicapped people. " Dolphin Hellas Travel Tour in Greece for the Disabled George the Famous Taxi Driver |
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Healing Mineral Baths of Edipsos Lake Vouliagmeni Hot Springs of Lesvos Disability Now Wheelchair Rentals and other Equipment: Orthodynamic |
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