Amsterdam, with its narrow uneven streets and bicycles parked everywhere, isn't brilliant terrain for people with physical disabilities. But over the past few years, accessibility has improved and most museums, government offices and transport networks have been modified to accommodate visitors with special needs. The tourist board (www.holland.com) can provide details of hotels that are particularly suitable. Help is available for getting to (and through) Schiphol airport (see www.ihd-schiphol.nl) and to travel on the railways (www.ns.nl). The bureau for disabled travellers (Bureau Assistentieverlening Gehandicapten, 030 235 7822) can also provide advice. Within Amsterdam, the newer trams have low central doors accessible for wheelchairs, but the older ones haven't. (The timetable at the tramstop indicates which is which). The metro is also accessible for wheelchair users (see www.gvb.nl for further transport information). There are parking places for disabled drivers with a permit throughout the city (see www.bereikbaar.amsterdam.nl). Some taxis can take wheelchairs but it is best to book in advance. The city website (www.amsterdam.nl) has more information on facilities. (It's in Dutch). Select 'Zorg en welzijn' (healthcare) and then 'gehandicapten'.