0
Access achieved with a bit of a push
I suffer from a form of Motor Neurone Disease which does not affect my speech but does make it difficult to walk more than a few paces even with crutches. I rely on my mobility scooter and wheelchair. I live in the ancient market town of Sedbergh in Cumbria. Old buildings and narrow pavements make access to most premises almost impossible. However, The White Hart Club of which I am a member is a big enough premises to convert the entrance in order to provide a wheelchair stair lift. I proposed the idea to the committee who initially rejected it. It was considered to be a lot of expense for the limited number of people who would need it. I sent a carefully worded letter pointing out their legal obligation under the 2010 Equality Act. The committee responded to this in a positive manner and invited a consultant to visit the club to advise on the way forward. It is now agreed that the alterations will be made and work will begin as soon as a suitable contractor can be found. A good result ! The White Hart is a members club, but if anyone with a disability (and carers) plans to visit Sedbergh in this beautiful part of the country I will be happy to have you signed in as a guest. You won`t get into the pubs and so if you fancy a beer the White Hart will soon be the place.
I suffer from a form of Motor Neurone Disease which does not affect my speech but does make it difficult to walk more than a few paces even with crutches. I rely on my mobility scooter and wheelchair. I live in the ancient market town of Sedbergh in Cumbria. Old buildings and narrow pavements make access to most premises almost impossible. However, The White Hart Club of which I am a member is a big enough premises to convert the entrance in order to provide a wheelchair stair lift. I proposed the idea to the committee who initially rejected it. It was considered to be a lot of expense for the limited number of people who would need it. I sent a carefully worded letter pointing out their legal obligation under the 2010 Equality Act. The committee responded to this in a positive manner and invited a consultant to visit the club to advise on the way forward. It is now agreed that the alterations will be made and work will begin as soon as a suitable contractor can be found. A good result ! The White Hart is a members club, but if anyone with a disability (and carers) plans to visit Sedbergh in this beautiful part of the country I will be happy to have you signed in as a guest. You won`t get into the pubs and so if you fancy a beer the White Hart will soon be the place.
