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Republic of Malta, Europe
MALTA : Overview
OVERVIEW
Malta, known as the “heart of the Mediterranean,”is one of Europe’s most densely populated countries. The island is much like an “open-air-museum” sprinkled with ancient structures from the past. Even though Malta is full of old buildings and historical places, the country has been working hard to restructure their wheelchair accessible transportation system and construct new buildings for people who utilize mobility devices to assist with accessible travel.
LANGUAGE
The official language of Malta is Maltese, and English is also spoken.
CURRENCY
The official currency of Malta is the Euro.
QUICKLINKS
LOGISTICS: Air – Water – Ground
ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotels – Resorts
ENTERTAINMENT: Tours – Activities – Restaurants & Nightlife
EMERGENCY SERVICES: Hospitals – Medical Equipment
ABILITYTIPS: Precautions
MALTA : Logistics
AIR TRANSPORTATION/AIRPORT
Malta International Airport: If you require assistance, travelers should contact their airline in advance about specific requirements, if they require assistance. Assisstance should be booked through the Malta International Airport (MIA) Center, so they can properly plan for your arrival. More information about accessibility can be found on the following link.
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GROUND TRANSPORTATION
TAXI
Currently, there are no wheelchair accessible taxis with a ramp to transport people who utilize a wheelchair. However a transportation transformation is in progress in Malta. Soon the country will offer wheelchair accessible vehicles equipped with a ramp. We will keep you updated on the progress, so please keep checking back with us!
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RENTAL VEHICLE (Accessible Van)
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SHUTTLE
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BUS
Transport Malta: “Presently, the vehicles which are Wheelchair Accessible are limited to the Scheduled Route Transport Service and the Tail Lift Vans. The Scheduled Route Transport Service is considered to be one of the most important transport sectors in Malta since it provides a transport service around Malta. This service is provided by a fleet of 508 buses, of which 132 buses are of the low floor type and accessible to Wheel Chair users. The Tail Lift Vans are operated by various private companies in Malta and can be easily booked through one of these companies. A transport reform is currently in progress and in the coming months, all Route Buses will be changed to low floor buses and will be accessible to Wheel Chair users.” Sabrina, 3/30/2010
Note that since all buses in Malta are not all currently wheelchair accessible, with the lowered floor and ramp, it’s difficult to determine when the next accessible bus will arrive for pick up. The ATP website should be able to give you more information on accessible bus times.
Here is a link to show you what the current buses look like in Malta. There is also a photo of their wheelchair accessible bus on this website.
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TRAIN (Light Rail)
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TRAIN (Heavy Rail)
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MALTA : Accommodations
HOTELS
Muscular Dystrophy Group of Malta: The Muscular Dystrophy Group of Malta offers its services to help plan for holiday in Malta by assisting with accessible hotel accommodations and other services.
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MALTA : Entertainment
SIGHTSEEING TOURS
Garden of Eden Garage: The Garden of Eden offers tours and has tail gate lifts available for wheelchair accessible transportation.
PromoTours: Promo Tours offers wheelchair accessible tours of Malta.
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ACTIVITIES
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RESTAURANTS/NIGHTLIFE
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MALTA : Emergency Services
MEDICAL SERVICES/HOSPITAL
Hospital: Mater Dei Hospital
B’Kara By-pass
B’Kara MSD 2090
Tel: ( 356) 25450000
Email: [email protected]
Pharmacy: There are pharmacies located on the island.
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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT RENTALS
Star Tourist Services: Star Tourist Services offer a variety of mobility products for rent during your stay in Malta.
Unicare: Unicare is a medical equipment provider which is located in Malta.
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MALTA : AbilityTips
PRECAUTIONS
Even though Malta has started to make changes in infrastructure and building establishments for better accessibility, it’s still necessary to plan ahead before you visit.
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OTHER USELFUL LINKS:
National Commission Persons with Disability: The NCPD is a good resource if you have specific questions relating to accessibility in Malta.
Official Tourism Site for Malta: The Malta tourism site is an excellent resource and also provides information on important phone numbers, etc. They encourage people with a disability to contact the NCPD before you travel to Malta – [email protected].
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