More disabled people travelling by air – but improvement is needed at airports
Four British airports have been flagged up as requiring improvements made to services for disabled passengers – despite the fact that the number of disabled…
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New research reveals travel trends for Brits with accessibility issues
Over half of people believe travel companies have become more understanding of those with accessibility issues Almost half of people with limited mobility go on…
Silence is Golden at New Pop-up Café Where Deaf and Hard‑of-Hearing Diners Sign for Service
Silent café set up to employ, train, and serve people who are deaf or hard of hearing Customers order food and drinks using sign language…
Flawed business contracts to blame for bad experiences of disabled airline passengers, says BDF
Flawed contracts between airlines, airports and suppliers are likely to blame for the often-reported poor experiences of disabled passengers, Business Disability Forum (BDF) has said. …
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…
New 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…
Dream made reality as Cheltenham students with disabilities take to the piste
A group of students with disabilities from National Star College are to embark on their first skiing adventure, thanks to the help of The School…
58% of parents with children with a learning disability have concerns about the attitudes of the public when taking their child on holiday
58% of parents surveyed who have a child with a learning disability have concerns about the attitudes of the public when taking their child on…
New online travel service, Accomable, pitched to be the “AirBnB for the disability sector”
Accomable, a new online service to help people with a disability or mobility problems find accessible holiday properties has been co-founded by disabled entrepreneurs Srin…
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….
All bus stops in Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames now accessible
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has become one of the first two boroughs in the Capital to ensure all their bus stops are…
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…
Grace Eyre re-launch the Travel Buddy Project
The unique charity Grace Eyre is re-launching its celebrated Travel Buddy project for 2015 with a ‘dramatic’ day on Tuesday, March 17. Travel Buddy is a fantastic…
Travelling Tips for People with a Disability
If you live with a disability, travel may well be something you need to put a lot of careful consideration into; especially if you are…
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…