REUNION’S BELOUVE FOREST – A SPECIAL KIND OF FACILITY
(Posted 14th October 2015)
It was in September when the Belouve Forest became the first of its kind on Reunion to be accessible to all member of the public, able bodied as well as those living with physical challenges.
After outfitting the volcano walk last year with aids for even sight impaired visitors was this recreational forest next on the list of the regional government and the provision of access for people living with disabilities was completed last month. Already visited by more than 150.000 people a year will the added facilities make access even easier and no doubt attract many more visitors, especially from families where one of the members lives with such challenges.
A special 250 metres long walkway has been constructed with audio guides, permitting even individuals in a wheel chair to get all information about the site. A permanent exhibition under the theme ‘Belouve’s history is also a legacy of mankind’ was also part of the improvements to the site and now offers audio and visual aids for visitors with special needs and the Belouve Cottage was remodeled to cater for such visitors.
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