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Lake geneva: more accessible thanks:
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Lake Geneva becomes more accessible thanks to an innovative motorized seat – Lake geneva: more accessible thanks
The system allows people with reduced mobility to enjoy the lake independently. Meanwhile, An advance while accessibility remains an issue.
In Lausanne, a device, inaugurated last April, seems to convince and advance the quest for more inclusion.
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People with disabilities wish to take advantage of Lake Geneva face great difficulties. Moreover, How to access water, in complete safety, when you move in a wheelchair? Meanwhile, lake geneva: more accessible thanks Without installation, the task quickly becomes impossible.
In Lausanne, a device, inaugurated last April, seems to convince and advance the quest for more inclusion. Moreover, The Seatrac Mover was installed at Vidy beach, a first in Switzerland, reports the RTS Wednesday July 16. It allows an autonomous swimming for people with reduced mobility.
The device is made up of a motorized seat which can go up and down along a rail. This allows you to immerse yourself in the lake. A remote control makes it possible to manage the trips of the seat. The installation is easily removable and transportable.
“Find sensations” in Lake Geneva
Caroline. a user who has tested the device for the first time, interviewed by RTS, seems moved by her experience: “It is magnificent lake geneva: more accessible thanks to find this feeling of being in the lake. There is even the noise of swans ”.
However, this type of devices remains marginal on the French -speaking beaches. According to Frank Henry. technical delegate to the Vaudoise association for construction adapted to disabled people (Avacah), the problem lies in the fact that legally, these installations must obtain a construction authorization. Requests would often be judged as “not proportionate”.
Therefore, the Seatrac Mover, which does not require work, could be an ideal solution. “If the system gives satisfaction. it will be a very good alternative, and it will be much more difficult to refuse us this type of development in the future. Especially since it has no constructive impact on the lake or the beach, ”explains Frank Henry.
Accessibility that develops slowly
On the banks of Lake Lake Geneva, some developments have already been set up. HAS Morningfor example, a platform was installed in June 2024. On the side of Versoix, a ramp has allowed people with reduced mobility to easily access water since April 2023.
Small downside all the same: it is not monitored. Handisport Geneva had also regretted a “more global lack of reflection”. in particular for the access of people with a more important handicap.
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