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Access facilities first class!

I would like to thank the Pride Access team for the services they provided at Preston Park this year which were first class.

The assistance offered at the dedicated Access tent, together with the ability to recharge my scooter battery enabled me to leave the scooter charging in a safe area while I was able to wander around the park with my stick, makeing it a stress free and enjoyable pride. The provision of the dedicated toilet cubicles for our use was another great and welcome idea.

So was the idea of the Lunch Positive Community Café. I was very happy to make use of the café knowing that what we paid for our meal was going towards charity. Unfortunately, I understand they had experienced some difficulties with the food preparation/delivery to the park so there was only curry which I am unable to eat. I did have a cake and coffee which was very nice. Friends with me did have the curry and they told me it was very good.

Well done to everyone involved and a very big thank you from me.

Jeff and Paul, High Street, Brighton.

 

It’s what pride should be about!

I would like to say a big thank you to the Pride Access volunteers for helping me get to this years Pride.

Because of major health problems I was not going to go, due to problems getting into the park and the need to access a toilet urgently.

Pride Access volunteers sorted both problems out, I got into the park through the disabled entry and was given access to the disabled toilets and cleaning area.

I had a great day with no problems at all as I could plan ahead making sure I was near the access tent and facilities on a regular basis.

Your efforts made a massive difference to disabled people who otherwise would be excluded from the event.

It’s what pride should be about, including everyone.

Robert, Hove

 

 

 

Thank you for caring

I attended the Pride Parade and event at Preston Park  – and had a wonderful time.

Access Tent

I am writing to thank the Pride Volunteers who assisted me on the day.

I have a non-visible disability – and am not registered disabled, as such. On the day, I found the queues quite a challenge for the toilet facilities. I approached your Volunteers at the Disability tent to ask if it would be possible to utilise the facilities there. As I was not keen to discuss the personal nature of my disability and having been informed that there was a requirement to pre-register as ‘disabled’ to avail of the services provided to those with disabilities, I, somewhat reluctantly disclosed the personal nature of my disability to one of your Volunteers.

An extremely helpful and very sensitive lady called Sam  listened attentively and immediately set about seeking permission to allow me to use the facilities. Furthermore she organised a wristband so that I did not have to go through the embarrassment or repeat of the exercise at later points in the day.

I appreciate fully that at events such as these, measures must be in place to afford priority to those with disabilities, but I wanted to write to extend my warmest thanks to Sam, and the team there on the day – both for their flexibility but moreover for their sensitivity and kindness. I was only able to stay at the event and really enjoy the day as a direct result of Sam’s actions.

Well done to the Pride organisers for their expert training of Volunteers. As a result of this action – I would like to make a financial donation to the Pride fund for next year if you could advise to whom a cheque should be made payable and to where it should be sent.

With my warmest regards and very best wishes.

Sean, Hove

 

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