Date published: February 7th, 2012
Mick takes an equalising and thrilling flight.
Mick Dillon, the Chief Executive of The Disability Resource Centre, was thrilled to be offered a flight in an Aerobility plane over the Imperial War Museum in Duxford. (IWM) Having previously arranged similar experiences for others, Mick was delighted to be able to take to the skies himself.
“With support from Aerobility and Gowrings Mobility, I participated at an inclusive and equal level, experiencing the thrills of flight that I could never have imagined.”
Close up of Mick in the plane (copyright IWM)
The flight took place during the Gowrings Mobility Roadshow at IWM. The facilities at IWM offered an exceptional opportunity to work with Aerobility to give some lucky visitors a most inspiring experience – a 20 minute flight above the museum taking control of the specially adapted plane.
View from the wing of the plane (copyright IWM)
The aim of the Roadshow programme, now running for its 3rd year, is to inspire people with disabilities to experience attractions and places of interest they may not have otherwise considered. Stopping at top venues across the UK this year, including London and Bristol Zoos, Woburn Safari Park and the National Space Centre, the events are expected to attract many visitors.
Janet Seward, Sales and Marketing Director of accessible transport specialist Gowrings Mobility, said: “The aim of the programme is to show people what they can do and take the attitude that you really can ‘go where you want to go’. A free day out at an accessible visitor attraction such as IWM Duxford will hopefully inspire visitors.”
The Disability Resource Centre will again join forces with Gowrings Mobility when the Roadshow moves to Woburn Safari Park in the late Summer.
Speaking about working together on the Roadshow programme Mick said,
“A major vehicle adaptor and a user led disability organisation will come together again to provide a holistic approach to independence.”
The Roadshow moves onto Explosion, the Museum of Naval Firepower, at Gosport on 28th & 29th Feb and 1st March. A number of important charities will be in attendance, providing advice and information to families, carers and organisations expected to visit the roadshow. Wheelchair users and their carers will be able to gain free entrance to the museum during the Roadshow dates.
For further details and to request a free invitation to a Roadshow event call Gowrings Mobility on 0845 608 8020.
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