Nogalera Train Station Torremolinos, Plans for a LIFT

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http://www.diariosur.es/costadelsol/201410/27/estacion-trenes-nogalera-sigue-20141027115257-v.html

Original article written by Alberto Gómez .......

TORREMOLINOS  Train Station Nogalera, has issues of accessibility.  This problem will start being solved at the beginning of 2015.

Included in the plans is the construction of a lift in the station to facilitate access to the underground platforms for Disabled, people with reduced mobility and also people carrying luggage.

Currently the station counts with an ascending escalator, causing numerous difficulties for service users.   The completion date is unknown.  Watch this space.

BLI-VE adapted cycle

Photograph courtsey of http://www.theleader.info/224/article/24537/spain/costa-del-sol/bli-ve-unveiled-in-fuengerola/

The bike was created by Juan Pineda and the town of Fuengirola was chosen to host this new product because it is the first Spanish Town having a fully adapted beach for disabled users, also Fuengirola is recognised by ONCE as being a town with disabled in mind.


To read more on this super bike, click on this link below http://www.theleader.info/224/article/24537/spain/costa-del-sol/bli-ve-unveiled-in-fuengerola/

Ronda, Andalucia, improving accessibility for disabled visitors

(Photo Source: http://www.turismoderonda.es/)

Here's some positive news regarding one of the oldest cities in Spain.


The town of Ronda, Andalucia has launched a series of initiatives to help improve accessibility for disabled visitors.


The figures speak for themselves, as there are more than 600 million people in the world with some kind of disability.


Ronda intends to attract such visitors, and plans include designing a tourist route in the old town, adapted for the disabled, with a budget of more than 300,000 euros. The route will include bronze reproductions of the town's main monuments with Braille for the blind. There will also be a Braille map of Ronda.


For the deaf, there will be a system which will allow them to download a video about the monument on their mobile phone via wi-fi with an explanation in sign language. There will also be a tourist guide indicating which services are available and the tourist information office will be in a more accessible area.
(News Source: www.euroweeklynews.com)

Rancho del Rio - Horse Riding in Andalucia

I am continuously looking for new venues which cater for 'all'. Yesterday, I came across this website, http://www.horseridingandalucia.com
"Rancho del Rio", Calle Cortijo Tres Legues, Cártama Estacion, Málaga.
Telephone for more information:
Tel: +34 952 426 074
Mob: +34 659 696 535

Rancho del Rio is happy to take riders of all abilities and can even provide lead pony rides for children of 6 and under. Rancho del Rio is located in the lovely Guadalhorce valley and is owned and run by Jane, who is herself a very experienced rider and teacher. Jane has competed for Great Britain, ran her own riding school in Oxfordshire, was involved in the Riding for the Disabled scheme and relocated to Andalucia 5 years ago.

• All rides are on genuine Andalucian horses with traditional Spanish saddles.
• Accompanied treks
• Riding lessons for beginners & advanced riders
• Full livery service
• Short stay accommodation
• Bespoke riding holidays
• Disabled and special needs catered for

Disclaimer: I have no financial interest in Rancho del Rio, nor have I personally visited this venue. Specialneedsandalucia always recommends that you make full enquiries regarding facilities and prices beforehand.

Marbella Taxis Adapted for Wheelchairs

This is good news, according to the Sur in English, edition 10th to 16th October 2008, http://www.surinenglish.com/ The Marbella Town Hall has asked the Junta de Andalucia to create 9 new licenses for taxis that are adapted to carry wheelchairs. At present only 4 of the town's taxis are adapted for the disabled and nine more would help Marbella meet the requirement that states that 5% of all cars should have these characteristics.