Getting around Venice can be challenging for those with accessibility requirements as there are many bridges with steps on the main island and conservation orders protecting the historic buildings makes it very difficult to adapt them in order to improve access.

There are good sources of information about getting around Venice for those with accessibility requirements on the web which you may wish to consult:

http://europeforvisitors.com/venice/articles/accessible_venice.htm

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Travel-g187870-c3011/Venice:Italy:Venice.For.The.Disabled.html 

For further advice, please contact the History of Art Department or the University's Disability Service.