FORMER hotel boss Donn Timmons has teamed up with local charity Warrington Disability Partnership to help enhance travel experiences for Disabled People while also helping co-ordinate a fundraising skydive!
Donn has launched 15Travel.com, a start-up travel platform after his many years in the hospitality industry and has joined forces with the user led charity based in Warrington, which has over 30 years’ experience of developing and designing solutions to independent living.
Also as a veteran of sky diving with more than 200 jumps, Donn is organising a charity skydive for anyone who wants to tick a bucket list later this year – more details below on how to sign up!
Meanwhile, 15Travel.com, endeavours to address the challenges faced by disabled people in the world of travel. By working closely together, both organisations aim to foster a greater understanding of these challenges and create a more inclusive travel environment.
Disabled travellers often encounter difficulties due to a lack of insufficient online information, that is often complicated as most travel agencies have little or no information that is relative to questions raised, which is further compounded due to inadequate staff training. What should be an enjoyable experience all too frequently becomes a source of stress and frustration, leaving some disabled travellers unable to access the most basic of facilities. Booking travel arrangements often requires numerous phone calls, leaving disabled People frustrated, and uncertain about the outcome upon arrival at their destination, resulting in limited options for spontaneity.
Recognising the need for change, the first step is to comprehend the diverse needs of disabled travellers and identify the most common issues they face. To achieve this, 15Travel.com has been conducting user group meetings and one to one sessions in collaboration with WDP and the individuals they support.
The ultimate goal of this partnership is to provide disabled people with equal access to travel, bridging the gap between them and able-bodied travellers. It is crucial for travel providers to move beyond the fulfilment of basic needs and strive to consistently deliver exceptional experiences as the standard.
In an effort to include as many people as possible in this transformative journey, 15Travel.com encourages interested individuals to sign up on their website, 15Travel.com. By doing so, they can actively participate in and contribute to this ground-breaking initiative.
For more information on 15Travel.com, contact [email protected]
Meanwhile, 15Travel.com is delighted to support Warrington Disability Partnership with their next fundraising event which is taking people to new heights.
Limited places are available to experience the thrill of skydiving in October in Lancaster who boast the UK’s highest skydive.
If this is on your bucket list, contact Kate Picken on [email protected]
