Access requirements for a fulltime (non-ambulant) wheelchair user

Also we might need a place (waterproof) for the chair to be plugged in overnight for power.

I think there needs to be a conversation about carers and how many each person needs to make sure there is also space for them. Some people will need more than one carer

Last year there was supposed to be a vehicle that was supposed to be available at certain times to take people to the temple, quite often this didn't run.

Perhaps this needs to be rethought in that we create a volunteer team to do scheduled runs or pick ups through rangers

Yes, my initial thoughts on this is that we (nest vols) organise a dedicated radio to be issued to people with mobility requirements, and a 24/7 on call 4x4 buggy with a roll-on/ roll-off ramp to be used purely for the purposes of getting those folks to wherever they want and need to be. And I absolutely agree: build the infrastricture, and people will come. I'm personally invested in this because I've previously been a wheelchair user, and although my mobility is now greatly improved, I can 100% see the benefits of setting a sterling example of access at Burns

There was a vague idea I heard last year about having a rickshaw* operated by whomever was willing to provide access to remote parts of site to those wouldn’t otherwise be able.

So from a cost perspective, I know this is likely going to present a challenge. However, as far as I am concerned, this is a non-negotiable part of Burn principles. I'm not experienced in costing, who would I need to speak to about allocation of funds for things such as a golf buggy / 4x4 rental and a hoist bathroom hire?

I can probably find out who provided the cabin/ hoist for the XR demos at Marble Arch, which were very well suited imo

This is the ramped golf buggy I have seen used at mainstream festivals: https://eventbuggyhire.co.uk/6-seat-petrol-disabled-access-buggy/

I've invited R to directly contribute, but as a direct summary:

• they need a spacious access portaloo with turning space for their powerchair and not cluttered by, eg, a menstrual station or stacks of loo roll

• they need some way to traverse the more inaccessible parts of site, and my suggestion at this point is a 24/7 radio summon for a 4x4 buggy with a wheelchair ramp or similar

• they are happy for a basic shower set up such as a hose-down, but will need a plastic chair with arms to transfer into

• they are yet to choose a Theme Camp, but I've shared the Site Map showing the flat areas around Welfare

• They require a wheelchair charging point for overnight

• They need a plan for travelling from London to site

• They need to acquire a carer to assist in the morning and for regular food/ drink needs etc

• They may need someone to bring their luggage/ tent/ bed etc from London to site beforehand (tbc)