Another 30 days of great progress for the Access Card
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The end of lockdown is well and truly in sight and it is safe to say that everyone at the Access Card Team is very much looking forward to being able to enjoy those long-awaited trips & adventures once again!
Over the last 30 days, the Access Card Team has not only seen a great influx in the number of new venues & attractions wishing to sign up to the scheme, but we have also received some really lovely feedback from our current Access Card Holders, which we’d like to share with you.
A full recap of events from April 2021 can be found below.
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2nd April – Feedback Friday
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“Very positive useful card, saves an awful lot of explanation when security misjudge your disability and refuse access to events etc.”
– An Access Card Holder
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5th April – Lancaster festival expands its Access Scheme
Introducing our latest Access Card Provider: The Big Family Day Out
Access Cards with ‘+1’ symbol accepted as proof for a free essential companion ticket.
“Over 7,000 of you partied with us last year and we are back on Sunday 16th May 2021 with a bigger and better all-day party for you to enjoy!”
Find out more here.
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7th April – World Health Day
World Health Day 2021; a day in which people highlight the inequalities that still exist within different healthcare systems worldwide. It is a day for further campaigning to ensure that “everyone has living and working conditions that are conductive to good health.” (World Health Organisation).
Find out more here.
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9th April – Feedback Friday
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“Absolutely wonderful and so so helpful & discreet! I really appreciate it!”
– An Access Card Holder
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11th April – World Parkinson’s Day
World Parkinson’s Day 2021 is a day in which people will come together to discuss both the progress & developments made in Parkinson’s research. It will also be an opportunity for people to share their experiences of living with the condition, whilst offering support to others.
The Access Card has a variety of symbols to help people with Parkinson’s communicate their access requirements in a more discreet way.
Find out more here.
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12th April – Highest Point Festival grows even higher
Please welcome our latest Access Card Provider: Highest Point Festival.
Access Cards with ‘+1’ symbol accepted as proof for a free essential companion ticket.
Highest Point is a music and arts festival taking place every May in the beautiful Williamson Park in Lancaster.
Find out more here.
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14th April – FREE Access Cards for disabled children in Croydon
Do you have a disabled child in Croydon?
You qualify for a completely free Access Card (usually £15 for 3 years) when you join the Croydon Council’s Disabled Children’s Register.
Find out more here.
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16th April – Feedback Friday
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“Amazing – the Access Card helped me get access to festivals, concerts and even help at shopping centres when feeling unwell.”
– An Access Card Holder
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19th April – MS Awareness Week (19th-25th April)
MS Awareness Week 2021: a week solely dedicated to raising as much awareness about Multiple Sclerosis. During this year’s campaign, people living with the condition are encouraged to talk about their experiences of living with the condition, particularly over the last 12 months during the Covid-19 pandemic to stress the importance of MS services.
Find out more here.
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24th April – World Meningitis Day
World Meningitis Day 2021 is a day in which people come together to raise awareness about Meningitis, whilst also informing people of the signs & symptoms of the condition.
The Access Card has a variety of symbols to help people with Meningitis communicate their access requirements in a more discreet way.
Find out more here.
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26th April – Lowther Pavilion Lytham becomes Access Card Provider
The Lancashire theatre will join over 1000 venues & attractions listed in the Access Card’s directory.
The Access Card is now accepted as proof of access requirements at the theatre and Access Card Holders get a free carer seat for performances, if required, on presentation of the Access Card “+1” symbol.
Find out more here.
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28th April – Kriya CBD Ltd. offers discount to Access Card Holders
Access Card Holders are offered 10% off all products and free delivery. Simply type your Access Card number into the ‘Order Notes’ section.
Kriya CBD Ltd hopes that its specially designed products will help reduce joint and muscle pains for many people.
Find out more here.
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Apply for your Access Card today!
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