Event held on May 15

Accessible Travel and Holidays Workshop

Provided by: Community Disability Alliance Hunter

Event runs from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Community Disability Alliance Hunter

Address: 437 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW 2300

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Event details are below:

Topic: Accessible Travel and Holidays workshop

Hosts: Mel Schlaeger and Carleeta Manser

Date and time: Friday, May 15th

 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 

Location: 437 Hunter Street, Lvl 2, Newcastle (same building as Soul Hub)

 

Lunch and refreshments will be provided. There is limited street parking but we can make arrangements for drop-offs in a private carpark. There are bus stops and a light rail stop nearby.

If you'd like to join us, please click here and fill out the RSVP form.

Or you can call or text the office on 0490 053 454
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RSVPs are essential as we need accurate numbers for food, accessibility, and space requirements. 

If you have any questions at all, please contact us via email or phone call. 

Kind regards, 

The Disability Hub Team

About

The Disability Hub team is excited to announce our Accessible Travel and Holidays Workshop, running in partnership with Hunter Deafblind Connect. 

This workshop will be hosted by Carleeta Manser and Mel Schlaeger, two peers experienced in travelling and navigating accessibility in different towns, cities and countries. 

The workshop will cover things such as: 

  • Travelling with sensory disability and as a wheelchair user
  • General tips and tricks
  • Services or tools you can use to travel
  • Making a checklist before you travel
  • Work arounds when accessibility needs can't be met
  • Using a companion card