The Gaffer
26-01-08, 04:55 PM
East Kent Freedom Coach
http://www.gerryecc.freeuk.com/index2.html
The Freedom Coach
During the 'Year of the Disabled', more than 20 years ago, it was recognised in East Kent that there was a need for a special vehicle capable of taking large parties of disabled people on outings and holidays.
It was from this that the East Kent Freedom Coach charity was formed and a coach obtained and converted. From March 1982 until October 1986 it gave many happy days out and holidays for a wide variety of disabled groups.
However, as with all good things, there comes a time when they have to be replaced so the decision was taken to purchase a new coach and fundraising began in earnest.
By July of 1987 a brand new ?100,000 coach entered service in the distinctive yellow and blue colours of the charity.
To enable disabled people to travel in comfort the coach needed to be converted to allow:
Hydraulic lift for manual and electric wheelchairs.
Anchor points which enable up to 8 passengers to travel in their wheelchairs.
Kneeling facility, which lowers the front entrance for easier access.
Large W/C for emergency use with hoists.
Ample storage.
http://www.gerryecc.freeuk.com/index2.html
The Freedom Coach
During the 'Year of the Disabled', more than 20 years ago, it was recognised in East Kent that there was a need for a special vehicle capable of taking large parties of disabled people on outings and holidays.
It was from this that the East Kent Freedom Coach charity was formed and a coach obtained and converted. From March 1982 until October 1986 it gave many happy days out and holidays for a wide variety of disabled groups.
However, as with all good things, there comes a time when they have to be replaced so the decision was taken to purchase a new coach and fundraising began in earnest.
By July of 1987 a brand new ?100,000 coach entered service in the distinctive yellow and blue colours of the charity.
To enable disabled people to travel in comfort the coach needed to be converted to allow:
Hydraulic lift for manual and electric wheelchairs.
Anchor points which enable up to 8 passengers to travel in their wheelchairs.
Kneeling facility, which lowers the front entrance for easier access.
Large W/C for emergency use with hoists.
Ample storage.