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Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games Sponsor
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two stories on "Whistler for the Disabled (WFTD)" in
China. Welcome to the Official Web Site for Disabled Travellers coming to visit Whistler.Whistler for the Disabled is a nonprofit community based web site created to help people with disabilities access all of Whistler's amenities. Our primary focus is to provide access information for people with disabilities and their families so they can take part in the many recreation activities Whistler has to offer, as well as provide logistical support to local companies to increase accessibility. The Whistler for the Disabled web site is customized for people with disabilities to access information relevant to their needs supporting Accessible Tourism for Whistler, BC. Canada. Find these featured items and a whole lot more on WFTD. -
Accessible
Whistler Accommodations,  Chinese
Delegation Press Conference a huge Success!
Hugh
Tollett, Creator and Director of Whistler for the Disabled and media
supporter and assistant Grant Lamont hosted a Chinese
Delegation Press Conference on behalf of "Foreign
Affairs and International Trade Canada" on March
14th, 2008. Photo by Shilong Yang, Xinhua News Agency.  Beijing
2008, Summer Paralympic Games News Updates and Stories.
Follow the news and updates on the Official web site for the upcoming Summer games from Beijing 2008. Follow our Canadian Team members preparing to head to China at the Canadian Paralympic Committee web site. Whistler - Vancouver 2010 Winter Paralympics updates and news stories. •
Vancouver
2010 Winter Paralympics Find all the latest News and Sports updates from Whistler in our Accessible Whistler BC News section from Whistler for the Disabled.  Whistler
for the Disabled is a proud recipient of the 2007 Standing Ovation
Awards from BC Rehabilitation which recognizes the outstanding
contribution of three British Columbia companies or organizations
each year who have gone the “extra mile” in support of people
living with physical Disabilities. View the Video Presentations,
Images and Media News Coverage from the Award
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Transportation to Whistler for the Mobility Restricted: Resort Cabs Whistler now offers Airport Shuttle Service for the Mobility Restricted. The Accessible vans can fit up to six people with room for one wheel chair. For Whistler Village Accessible Taxi's please check out Village Access Guide. Greyhound Canada provides the only transportation option for Wheel Chair accessible buses for Vancouver to Whistler. Each bus has access for 2 mobility restricted individuals. 48 hour reservations are required to request a wheel chair accessible bus. Be sure to get a Disability Travel Card for your travel buddy who goes for free on the bus. Accessible Car, RV and Van Rentals from Avis Scooter and Accessible Van Rentals and from Freedom Accessible Van Rentals in Vancouver. RV Rentals in Vancouver can be found at Accessible RV Rentals. Whistler Riverside Campground is Whistler's only four season operation. For more information please call 1-800-661-8747. Hearing Impaired TTY at: 1-800-397-7870. For more transportation options visit our Transportation Section. If you require more travel information for Vancouver please visit the Special Needs Travelers Section of Tourism Vancouver.  The
Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW)
(RMOW) has been busy addressing accessibility and infrastructure for the Resort. New signs for accessible routes in the village have just been added - look for them on your next visit. A Taxi Saver Program has been created for people with disabilities to help you get around on your own. For Disabled Parking Access, please bring your permit issued from your place of residence. The RMOW honors out of province and out of country disabled parking passes. Disabled BC residents can get parking passes from SPARC BC. Find Disabled Friendly Parking Locations in map and text form for the Visually Imparied and Blind. As well as the Barrier Free Route Map The Village I-Host program helps you find your way around and is staffed with 3 full time and 73 volunteers. As resort ambassadors, Village Host volunteers help guests with easy directions, quick answers and friendly advice. Whistler's
New Public Library opened its doors on January 26th, 2008.
The
new library provides a comfortable, accessible base for locals
and visitors. View
our Village
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Plan your 2008 Summer Holidays to Whistler right now! _Visit our Access Guides for people with Disabilities and all Abilities!
Looking for a Recreation activity in Whistler that fits your Ability? Bored of the same old routine, need a thrilling adventure? Find it in our new Summer Tour Adventures Recreation Guide for the Disabled.
Plan your 2008 Winter & Summer Holidays right now for Whistler visit our Winter Tour Adventures Recreation Guide for all your Recreational activities. For self guided options check out our new Public Parks and Recreation Guide to take part in all Whistler has to offer everyone.
Accessible Accommodations Listings.
Find the Hotel
or Condo you have been looking for that provides access for people with
Disabilities.
Each property is broken down into specific requirements needed for your disability such as Wheelchair access, Communication Devices available, Emergency Lighting, Closed Caption Televisions, Pool and Hot Tub Access and a whole lot more. Visit our Accommodations Guide for more information.
Visit our Restaurant Guide for people with Disabilities.
Enjoy
one of Whistler's many fine Restaurants or Night Clubs. Find out which ones
are accessible to you - from Fast Food to Fine Dinning broken down for quick
reference before heading out.
Listings include everything from barriers to entry for the mobility restricted to lighting for the visually impaired and lip reading deaf, plus a whole lot more. Visit our Restaurant and Nightlife Guide for access information.
Telus
Full Functioning Public Access TTY Pay Phones Now Available in Whistler.
This is great news for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing visiting and living in Whistler. An outdoor TTY is now located in the Breezeway Entrance to the Village just under the Archway and off of the Taxi Loop for easy accessibility (View Map!).
A second TTY is now located in the IGA Marketplace in the Professional Building just in front of Whistler Real Estate and between the TD Bank and McDonald's. Elevator Access is located at the end of the building. (View Map).
Unique Disabled Friendly Mapping:
View the
complete Village
Map for all access points and logistical
requirements such as Disabled Parking Locations, TTY Pay Phones, Accessible
Washrooms and Elevator Access Points.
Hotels and Condo's Properties that have TTY and Braille Telephones can be found in our Accommodation Guide under accessibility. Vancouver Airport has two TTY's one in Domestic Arrivals and Departures area.
Whistler Adaptive Sports Programs (WASP)
WASP is a nonprofit society that provides Sports & Recreational experiences for people with Disabilities year round. Trail Riders are now available to rent at WASP or you can join one of the organized `Trail Riders Days`and explore one of the many trails around Whistler, taking place this Summer or rent one on you own with some friends
WASP Programs include skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking and hand-cycling. Contact Chelsey Walker at 604-935-9406 or visit the WASP web site.
The
New Peak to Peak Gondola. Opening date set for December 2008.
Whistler
Blackcomb Mountains (WB) Peak to Peak Gondola will be wheelchair accessible.
It is an important feature of Whistler Blackcomb’s landmark project
and Canada ’s newest tourism icon, the Peak to Peak Gondola. Each
Sky Cabin will be equipped with a spot for one wheelchair (except for
the glass bottom cabin).
Read more about Whistler
Blackcomb Mountain Access
information for people with Disabilities.
Past
Events
The 2007 Standing Ovation Awards were presented at the Fairmont Vancouver Hotel on October 17th. BC Rehabilitation recognizes outstanding efforts to help out the disabled from across BC in many categories.
Find more information and view Video's, Pictures and News Coverage from the Award Ceremony.
Find all the latest News and Sports updates from Whistler in our Accessible Whistler BC News section from Whistler for the Disabled.