River & Rowing Museum recognised for accessibility
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Article Date: 2009-06-29
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The River & Rowing Museum, designed by David Chipperfield, was built 10 years ago and created to be fully accessible for all visitors. New improvements, including investing in fully automatic electronic doors, together with programmes designed specifically for disabled people all helped the River & Rowing Museum, an independent charity, secure this prestigious recognition. Examples include:
The Rivertime Boat Trust (www.rivertimeboattrust.org.uk) operates a specially constructed boat with a wheelchair ramp and hydraulic lift for the disabled which runs from the Museum’s jetty. Able to carry 12 passengers, it makes special trips along the river. The Museum opens up its car park for use by Rivertime Boat passengers who depart from the Museum. This allows disabled visitors greater enjoyment of all aspects of the Museum and its unique riverside location.
Breaking Barriers is a collaborative project involving adults with sensory, physical and learning disabilities to develop new ways of learning in the Museum. The Museum is working with organisations including the Reading Association for the Blind and the Learning Disabilities Group, Henley to improve access, understanding and enjoyment of the galleries.
For full details on the River and Rowing Museums exhibitions and events programme, please visit www.rrm.co.uk
