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Niagara Falls, Ontario, June 6-9
 The hills of St. John’s St. John’s, being a rugged coastal city, has quite a number of hills so walking any distance may be hard for people with mobility issues. The workshops will be held at the Delta St. John’s and the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, and it is a long and hilly walk between the two facilities. The business meetings will be held at the St. John’s Convention Centre, which is very close to the Delta. See below for information about our shuttle bus service. Shuttle Bus Service CHF Canada is committed to making its annual meeting as accessible as possible for all participants. We will be providing shuttle bus service, including accessible buses that can accommodate wheelchairs, between the two workshop facilities (the Delta and the Sheraton) during the workshop program and throughout the other events. Buses will run continuously between the Delta, the Sheraton and the Convention Centre. Further information on the schedule will be sent directly to all registered participants in early May. Auditory and visual needs The elevators in the Delta St. John’s, the St. John’s Convention Centre, and the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland all have Braille and audible signals. Transportation Air travel Air Canada, WestJet and Porter Airlines offer special rates for additional seating for guests with a physical disability who require a personal attendant for assistance while travelling. For further information, contact the airline directly or Canadian Travel Co‑op/Carlson Wagonlit Travel at 1-800-263-5241. When making your travel arrangement, always tell the airline, either directly or through your travel agent, if you have difficulty walking, require a wheelchair, or have special dietary requirements. Special arrangements can be made to help you at the airport and/or during the flight. Ground transportation Wheelways (accessible bus service) Wheelways provides door-to-door transportation services, using ramp-equipped mini-buses, for persons with disabilities who are unable to use the regular transit system. Registration must be done at least one week in advance of your visit, and pre-booking is required. The registration form is available online. Travel from the airport to any hotel within the city is $2.25. Higher charges will apply after hours. For more information, call Wheelways at 709-753-0605 or send an email to wheelways@nl.rogers.com. Please advise them in advance if you will be travelling with an attendant or companion or if driver assistance is required. |