On Tuesday 7th February 2024 HRBF held an information session with Calderdale Council outlining the HX7 parking strategy. The work to create a holistic, integrated parking plan for Hebden Bridge is just beginning, and Calderdale Council are seeking active involvement from local people and businesses to help devise a plan that supports the strategic aims […]
Category Archives: ACCESSIBILITY
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Feb
Feb
HBFF2021Trailer-https://youtu.be/8PpSpdwv
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Dec
Dec
Festive shopping, eating and drinking for disabled people in Hebden Bridge Last spring, Hebden Bridge Disability Access Forum (HBDAF) updated its Step-free Map of Hebden Bridge, showing safe routes for people with mobility or visual impairments, and its access guide showing places with step-free access, accessible toilets and hearing loops. HBDAF now welcomes some new […]
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Dec
Dec
Hebden Bridge Disability Access Forum (HBDAF) has recently given out two more portable ramps.
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Aug
Aug
Hebden Bridge Disability Access Forum (HBDAF) has published a map of accessible routes around Hebden Bridge Centre, showing wheelchair friendly pavements, accessible toilets, bus stops and parking spaces. The routes give easy access to people with impaired vision and mobility – around 11% of the population. The map is available to view or print out […]
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Mar
Hebden Bridge Disability Access Forum (HBDAF) has recently issued wheelchair ramps to four shops in Hebden Bridge via a grant from Community Foundation for Calderdale.
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Mar
Mar
During two decades bed bound, I dreamed of seeing a river. Now I revel in the freedom of my power chair to take me around my favourite places outdoors in Hebden Bridge.
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Mar
I have lived in Hebden Bridge for a long time and so I have seen the town change considerably and develop. Over the last few years however, I have lost most of my sight, becoming registered partially sighted in 2010, and registered blind in 2013. A better name for that is severely sight impaired, as […]