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…
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March’s autism-friendly screenings
It might officially be spring but with the weather showing no signs of relenting with the Beast from the East, we’re not banking on sun…
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…
Consumer group sets the scene for more dementia-friendly RSC performances
Performances with more intervals and clearer, better-positioned signage could make visits to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre (RST), Stratford-upon-Avon, even more enjoyable for people living with…
Lothian Buses is Scottish Public Transport Operator of the Year
Lothian Buses has been recognised as Scotland’s Public Transport Operator of the Year at this year’s Scottish Transport Awards. In addition to scooping the top…
Brotherwood to Host WAV Showcase Weekend at Haynes International
Brotherwood are excited to announce that we will be hosting a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle showcase weekend, at the prestigious Haynes International Motor Museum in Sparkford, Somerset. Over the…
Campaign calls for greater empathy towards disabled travellers
New movement puts respect at the heart of accessible tourism This week sees the launch of Tourism is for Everybody – a movement to help the travel and…
Safehands Holidays, home of accessible short breaks for disabled people, their family, friends and carers
Safehands Holidays is part of the Safehands Group of Companies, which incorporate Safehands Care and Safehands Nurseries, both of which have branches throughout the North…
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….
Active Summer Fun
Sport England, the English Federation of Disability Sport and National Disability Sports Organisations are working together to support disabled people to be more active. English…
Great accessible days out for the whole family in the south east
Finding an accessible, family-friendly day out in the south east is now even easier with some of the region’s best accessible attractions reviewed on The Rough…
Wallops Wood Cottages
Five newly converted luxury ground-floor self-catering cottages (sleeping 6-8 people) can be booked individually or as a group (up to 34 people excluding infant…
The JORVIK Group’s ‘Pastport’
2,000 Years, 5 Attractions, 1 Great Price To make your exploration of the historic city of York more affordable, the JORVIK Group offer their ‘Pastport’…
Start playing disability sport today…
Were you inspired to try disability sport by the London 2012 Paralympic Games, but don’t know where to start? Maybe you’re not sure which sport…
Vue Cinemas join project to open up the ‘big screen’ to people with autism
An initiative that has opened up the world of film to people who experience autism is to be rolled out across more cinemas in the…