Souq Waqif
Services
1. Souq Waqif has its own website, http://www.souq-waqif-doha.com/ as well as information on other websites such as Qatar Tourism Authority website. The website details opening hours, shops available etc. but it does not detail any accessibility features available at the souq, such as car parking and toilet facilities. 2. A map of the souq is available within the tourist information office. It is very useful and highlights the location of the accessible toilets, but the office is inaccessible for people using wheelchairs. 3. There is a ticket machine within the car park, someone in a seated position might find it difficult to reach the ticket slot.
Mobility Impaired:
1. Souq Waqif has its own website, http://www.souq-waqif-doha.com/ as well as information on other websites such as Qatar Tourism Authority website. The website details opening hours, shops available etc. but it does not detail any accessibility features available at the souq, such as car parking and toilet facilities. 2. A map of the souq is available within the tourist information office. It is very useful and highlights the location of the accessible toilets, but the office is inaccessible for people using wheelchairs. 3. There is a ticket machine within the car park, someone in a seated position might find it difficult to reach the ticket slot.
Visually Impaired:
Souq Waqif has its own website, http://www.souq-waqif-doha.com/ as well as information on other websites such as Qatar Tourism Authority website. To accessibility information is provided on the website.
Hearing Impaired:
1. Souq Waqif has its own website, http://www.souq-waqif-doha.com/ as well as information on other websites such as Qatar Tourism Authority website. 2. The map of the souq available within the tourist information is good and highlights the location of the accessible toilets as well as other key facilities throughout the souq. The use of pictograms is very useful.
Learning Difficulties:
1. Souq Waqif has its own website, http://www.souq-waqif-doha.com/ as well as information on other websites such as Qatar Tourism Authority website. 2. The map of the souq available within the tourist information is good and highlights the location of the accessible toilets as well as other key facilities throughout the souq. The use of pictograms is very useful.
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