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BSK (Bundesverband Selbsthilfe Körperbehinderter e. V.)
Federal Association for the Disabled
Postfach 20
74238 Krautheim/Jagst
Tel.: +49 (0) 62 94/68-110
Fax: +49 (0) 62 94/9 53 83
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mbsk.ev@t-online.de
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Düsseldorf - Information for wheelchair users on holiday

Düsseldorf council has now published a brochure specifically for wheelchair users. Entitled "Mit dem Rollstuhl unterwegs in Düsseldorf" (getting around Düsseldorf by wheelchair), it provides information about the accessibility of public buildings. In addition to the city's administrative buildings, council offices and departments, it also features transport facilities, public toilets, museums, theatres, opera houses and concert halls.

The brochure also provides details about hotels offering rooms with disabled facilities, public parking for the disabled, and playgrounds with special equipment for the physically handicapped.

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Sozialamt Düsseldorf, Behindertenkoordination
Tel.: +49 (0) 211/89-96468
Fax: +49 (0) 211/89-29443
E-mail: behindertenkoordination@stadt.duesseldorf.de
 
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Travel Without Barriers

Wheelchair passenger, link to Deutsche Bahn's website for passengers with disabilities The Deutsche Bahn (German railway) offers transportation service to the disabled. You can book this in advance using an individual hotline (+49 (0) 18 05 / 512 512) from Monday through Friday, from 8am to 12pm, and Saturdays from 8am to 2pm. Germany also has 385 railway stations which have lifting aides or mobile ramps. Under certain prerequisites, the disabled and their escorts travel by train free-of-charge or at reduced rates. You can find more information in the extensive brochure "Information for Disabled Travelers", available at all DB ticket counters or by ordering directly on the Internet. Check the Deutsche Bahn website for their services for the Handicapped.  

The Lufthansa AG Air Travel Without Barriers Service should be booked in advance - if possible at the same time as making the flight reservation. For further details see http://www.lufthansa.com/ or ask your local travel agent. Alternatively, contact Lufthansa on +49 (0) 18 03 / 803 803 with your specific enquiries.

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