Bathrooms for the less able
Caring for people during the most vulnerable and challenging time of their lives can mean re-evaluating the way even the simplest things are done. Providing…
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Tactile maps pave the way for improved access for blind people at railway stations
Blind and partially sighted train travellers can now navigate their way around more railway stations thanks to the arrival of new tactile maps which can…
UK SMEs need better advice to cater for disabled customers
Majority of UK SMEs aren’t currently catering for disabled customers – a market worth £212billion There are 11million disabled people in UK – comprising 17%…
Disappointment at Government’s failure to act on video-on-demand subtitling
National deafblind charity, Sense, has previously called on the Government to introduce legislation that would end “digital exclusion” faced by people with sight and hearing…
Research shows that accessible toilets can make or break your popularity
98% of disabled people, their friends, families and carers would be likely to return to places that have good accessibility, a survey by the disabled…
Manchester Airport set to trial specialist hoist technology to assist passengers with reduced mobility
Manchester Airport is launching a month long trial of new specialist technology designed to improve the service, safety and accessibility for passengers with reduced mobility….
VisitEngland launches Access for All campaign
VisitEngland, the national tourist board, is today launching a new Access for All campaign, aimed to raise awareness of accessible destinations and businesses in England; informing disabled people of…
Quarter of disabled voters found polling stations inaccessible
No level access or disabled parking spaces available in some polling stations Disabled voters felt polling station staff lacked training to help Charity calls for…
Two thirds of disabled people want ‘turn up and go’ on trains
Two thirds of disabled people responding to a recent survey said they would be more likely to use trains more frequently if they could turn…
Daily assault course of street obstacles and dangerous crossings injuring blind people
Thousands of blind and partially sighted people are being injured as they walk around their local streets, leaving many of them without the confidence to…
UK Deaf Sport launch London DEAFinitely Inclusive Network to improve sporting opportunities for deaf people across the capital
On 3rd of February UK Deaf Sport in partnership with Interactive and sponsors Fireco, launched the new DEAFinitely Inclusive Network in London to improve opportunities for…
Over 90% of disabled people would revisit venues with good accessibility
Venues are urged to provide better disabled access information by more than 90% of disabled people An overwhelming 93% of disabled people would revisit a…
Get ahead of the class with an educational and fun family day out in the UK
Get ready for the start of the new school term and enjoy an educational and fun family day out with top of the class accessibility…
Disabled Harrogate Man Launches Campaign To Clear Obstructions From Pavements
A Harrogate wheelchair user has launched a campaign to make people across the district think twice about obstructing footpaths with vehicles and wheelie bins. Nick…
Accessible festival-going
Enable’s Lindsay Cochrane paid a visit to Scotland’s premier music festival T in the Park yesterday – and she was pleasantly surprised by the disabled…