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Towards Accessible Waterways 2023
2 December, 2023 @ 10:30 - 18:00
The Towards Accessible Waterways 2023 day
is being run by the Accessible Waterways Association in conjunction with the Canal & River Trust and aimed at anyone with accessibility needs. You do not have to be a boater – just anyone who wants to enjoy our Inland Waterways environments.
We will start from 10:30am with registration and refreshments. The main programme commences at 11:00am with Tracey Clarke, founder of the Accessible Waterways Association, giving a brief talk outlining the day. This will be followed by a relaxed agenda of speakers, featuring keynote speaker, Paralympian Kyaker Rob Oliver. The agenda allows plenty of time to mingle, chat and investigate stall holders exhibiting how they are working towards making our Inland Waterways as accessible as possible.
Key Canal & River Trust (CRT) personnel discuss some of their accessibility initiatives. This includes an interview with Dick Vincent, National Towpath Advisor for CRT, and Marcus Chaloner introducing the new “Accessible Mooring Bollard” being developed in consultation with disabled boaters.
Speakers from the Waterways Chaplains, Marie Curie and a talk from Liz Humphreys about having a new boat bespoke built for her accessibility needs complete our formal presentations.
The last part of the day will be a time for Q&A, informal discussion and feedback.
A buffet lunch will be provided.
There is no charge for attending this event, but any donations would be appreciated. Please click on this link to donate via our GoFundMe page.
Please get your booking in early, as places are limited and will be on a first come first served basis.