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Disability is no disadvantage on a tall ship

1 August 2009 by Tom Stewart

When the holiday season gets underway, it’s a fitting time to reflect on holiday options for people with disabilities. Access to resorts or facilities may present problems from the outset for many, but there is one thrilling and potentially life-changing holiday option open to all – tall ship sailing! Good design involves taking account of [...]

Filed Under: Transport Tagged With: Disability, Sailing

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