What is Disabled Access Day?
A bi-annual event, Disabled Access Day (DAD) is back for 2019 with the vision of celebrating accessibility across the disabled community. From humble beginnings, DAD is breaking down barriers.
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Promoting access during International Wheelchair Day
On 1 March there is an annual celebration of wheelchairs and accessibility during the worldwide event, International Wheelchair Day.
Calling for accessibility on the high street
Last year the inaugural Purple Tuesday event took place. The day highlighted the power of the purple pound. But, more needs to be done.
Paul McCartney shows sign language music video at concert
On Friday night (14 December) we were lucky enough to see Sir Paul McCartney at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow.
Worldwide spotlight during International Day of Disabled Persons 2018
To celebrate International Day of Disabled Persons, we spotlight the countries improving care, understanding, and inclusivity for disabled people worldwide.
Celtic Football Club win disability inclusion award
One of Scotland’s largest football teams, Celtic Football Club (CFC) is celebrating inclusivity after being presented with a special Collaboration Award. AWARD After working hard…
The UK’s first ‘Calm Lane’ has been introduced on Purple Tuesday
To celebrate the inaugural Purple Tuesday taking place today (13 November), The Liberty Shopping Centre in Romford, Essex, has become the first to introduce a calm…
The importance of raising awareness for changing places toilets
Changing Places toilets across the UK are a limited necessity. Everyone has the right to dignity in everything they do – including going to the…
Why pre-packaged food is important for the disabled community
Overpriced peeled oranges and sliced cauliflower in plastic boxes… pre-packaged food has a bad rap. It’s not good for the environment and supermarkets are increasingly…
School late fines are penalising disabled parents
Mornings are never easy. From alarms not going off to bad traffic to getting the kids up, ready, and out the door – we’ve all…
The journey to PyeongChang
The countdown is on for the 2018 Winter Paralympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. Across the world, 670 athletes are tirelessly training to bring home…
Share your experience of booking tickets to gigs
Live music accessibility campaigners Attitude is Everything want to hear from deaf and disabled music lovers UK-wide to find out more about their experience when…
Call for more disability-friendly shopping times
More than half of disabled customers say that they were worried about overcrowding on the high street on the run up to Christmas, according to…
Music festivals must become more accessible to disabled people, says minister
Today the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Penny Mordaunt, is calling on music festival organisers to ensure they are catering to their disabled…
NRS Healthcare releases Accessibility Guide to UK’s National Parks
The 15 National Parks across the UK strive to create a more inclusive society for all and from 24th-30th July, they are celebrating National Parks…