NEW BLOG POST: https://thespooniescommunity.com/en/a...

GOING ON THE TUBE AS A WHEELCHAIR USER IN LONDON A few months ago we were back in London London‍♀ baby! What a city

✨ The place we called home for 3 years
✨ The city I got to meet Marcus
✨ The city I had my first “professional” job!

But also the city with a darker side for me

The city I had to leave because of the aftermath of the accident
The city that is so big, yet felt so tiny after the accident
The place where my first doctor said “Come back in 7 months, we don’t know what’s wrong and won’t see you until then”

And now we got to go back and it was the first time in years I was actually able to ENJOY this amazing city

And I was so emotional about it:
It shows the growth and transformation I’ve been throughYet also the accessibility of getting around the city helps tremendously

We used the bus to visit our friends
We used the tube to go do Christmas shopping
And I FINALLY got to try out the Elizabeth Line.

KUDOS to the city, as ALL stops on the Elizabeth Line are step free.

Lastly, some TIPS & TRICKS when you go around London on the tube:
❗Even though the Elizabeth Line has 100% step free access (if the lifts are working), overall only 22% of the tube stations are accessible. So really plan your trip ahead!
❗I use the app “Citymapper” as you can plan a “step free” journey there. I basically use this app everywhere I go. You can also use the @transportforlondon maps.
❗There are usually assistance call buttons at each station if you need assistance or if you have a question.
❗If you live in London, you can apply for a freedom pass, meaning you get the tube & buses for free 

All in all a massive succes!

Would you try the tube as a wheelchair user? Let me know if you’ve got any questions in the comments!

PS: For more information and my whole blog on accessible transportation in London go check out my website www.thespooniescommunity.com