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Accessibility in the air: Come fly with me
Spreading your wings and travelling to far off lands has never been more accessible. Now, even more airports are banding together to promote inclusive travel so disabled adventurers can experience the wonders of air travel.
New assistance app to transform train journeys for disabled passengers
Network Rail is supporting a trial aimed at revolutionising passenger assistance while travelling by train.
Airport accessibility for autistic child means he can go on holiday again
Going on holiday is a thrilling time full of anticipation waiting to explore a new country or simply enjoy some sun. However, travelling with a…
Bring me that horizon
Pack your bags and take the passport out of the drawer – it’s holiday time.
Holidaying in the UK
We are certainly lucky to live on such a diverse landscape. Seaside views to towering mountains or busy cities, the UK has a lot to…
Ensure your holiday is insured
If you’re jetting off overseas soon, you’ll no doubt have a sizeable to-do list to get through before take off – and make sure that…
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…
UK airports delaying support for autistic passengers
Many autistic travellers find air travel a difficult experience due to the airport environment. Large crowds, noise, invasive security checks and disruption to familiar routine,…
Access all areas – £25k VisitScotland boost for disabled review website
A popular review website which aims to “remove the fear of the unknown” for disabled visitors to Scotland has been awarded £25,000 by the national…
8 in 10 disabled people say they struggle when holidaying in the UK
Over a third of disabled people surveyed use UK hotels/resorts more than once a year Yet 8 in 10 disabled people face struggles with holiday…
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…
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. …