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.
Custom designed wheelchair accessible vehicle for Hull FC fan
Players at Hull FC have come together with Cartwright Mobility and Stoneacre Ford to hand over a custom-designed wheelchair accessible vehicle to one of the Club’s biggest fans.
Getting prepared for the 45th Naidex event in March
Naidex, Europe’s most established event dedicated to the future of disability and independent living, is back for its 45th anniversary on the 26 and 27 of March 2019, at Birmingham’s NEC!
Dancer with Down’s syndrome wows public on BBC One show
The Greatest Dancer contestant is inspiring people throughout the UK with his self-taught dance skills.
Access the Thrill: Theme Park Tips for Disabled People
The UK is home to dozens of theme parks offering fun days out. Accessing attractions can be a challenge for people with disabilities, but parks…
Bring me that horizon
Pack your bags and take the passport out of the drawer – it’s holiday time.
Beat the winter blues and book yourself an accessible holiday
Still feeling shocked that we’re in 2018 already? There’s no denying that the start of the year can be a pretty gloomy – so dust…
The straw ban might be great for the environment but not for disabled people
We all know how important it is to cut down on our waste – whether that’s looking for more sustainable options, like KeepCups and MoonCups,…
Award winning campaign calls for increasing number of accessible homes
Champion of accessible and inclusive housing, Habinteg is campaigning for the government, councils and developers to recognise the importance of increasing the supply of accessible…
Just So Festival to boost disabled audiences with Gold Award on Attitude is Everything’s Charter of Best Practice
The festival, celebrating its 8th anniversary this year, is among the most inclusive and accessible family event in the UK. For 2017, the festival launched…
The summer holidays are sorted with The Rough Guide to Accessible Britain
With the summer holidays finally approaching, it’s time to plan some great days out for the whole family to enjoy with the help of the…
“Barely any help for young blind & deaf people” – Money Advice Service
An investigation by the Money Advice Service (MAS) has found young blind or deaf people in the UK receive “barely any” specialised financial education. This…
GE2017: Access at polling stations
Tomorrow, the public will be heading to the polls yet again to have their voices heard in the 2017 general election. Between 7am and 10pm,…
12 Fun Friendly Phrases to Learn for Deaf Awareness Week
To celebrate Deaf Awareness Week, (15th-21st May) the team at Clinic Compare, an online resource for health care solutions, has created a fantastic new video…