Press release -
Bath stroke survivors map out the future for Bath
A team of six stroke survivors and carers in Bath are working with the Stroke Association and Bath: Hacked to create a map of wheelchair accessible places in the city.
On Saturday 13 May, a group of local stroke survivors will join Bath:Hacked to hold a public meeting to create an accessibility map of Bath at the Guildhall from 12pm to 4pm. The map will signpost places that are accessible for wheelchair users to help disabled people get about the city.
One stroke survivor who will be attending the meeting is John Carr and his wife Fiona. John, 58, a resident of Bath, had a stroke in 2013, and attends the Stroke Association Communication Support Group. John said: “I think it’s only fair that people in a wheelchair who live or visit Bath, can access the city like everyone else. I’m really looking forward to helping to create a map to help wheelchair users. It’s exciting to be part of something that can help others in a similar position to myself.”
Philippa Gordon, Community Stroke Coordinator at the Stroke Association said, “We’re thrilled that local stoke survivors are carers are so passionate about creating this map and making a difference to their local community. The end goal is to have an interactive map that residents and tourists can use to use to plan their days out when coming to Bath. We owe a huge thanks to Bath: Hacked for supporting us with this too – we couldn’t do this without their expertise and help.
“Stroke is a leading cause of disability and with over 1.2 million people in the UK living with the effects of stroke, a map like this is really important. We hope this session is the beginning of a really exciting project in Bath which will support stroke survivors and their loved ones in the city.”
To find out more, please contact Philippa Gordon on 01225 831544 or go to www.bathhacked.org/category/projects/accessible-bath
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