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Facilities for the physically challenged are improving in Geneva. Multi-level stores and shopping malls usually have lifts and specially fitted toilets. Many larger restaurants also have special facilities but this is a detail you should confirm when making your reservation. Some public toilets are specially adapted for wheelchair use (there is one near the flower clock). At most road crossings the pavements slope down to allow wheelchair access, although public transport remains fairly inaccessible. However, there are special transport services for the physically challenged (see Taxi Companies, [p.32]). You’ll have no trouble finding special parking places for the physically challenged, although be sure to display an official sticker on your car or you’ll be heavily fined. These stickers (‘macaron handicapé) are available free of charge from the Brigade du Traffic (27 Boulevard Helvétique, 022 327 6627) on presentation of a medical certificate.

Geneva International Airport does have some special facilities for the physically challenged, but some additional assistance will probably be required (see Meet and Greet, [p.19]).



List of Taxi Companies for the P.C. from [p.32] - Aloha 022 321 12 21

Paramedica 022 348 53 15

Transport One 079 776 26 17

Transport Handicap 022 794 52 52





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Meeting the Challenge

These hotels have specially adapted rooms and facilities for the physically challenged: Crowne Plaza and Mövenpick near the airport, and the Noga Hilton, Epsom Manotel, Royal Manotel, du Midi and Calvy in the city centre.

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Aloha

Paramedica

Transport Handicap

Transport One