Purple Tuesday: paint the town purple
Every year on 2 November, Purple Tuesday encourages businesses around the UK to become more accessible, but the impact can have a lasting effect for years to come.
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INTERVIEW: Celebrating Christmas with Accessible Advent campaign creator, Ginny Butcher
Tucking into your advent calendar, one disability campaigner is changing the way we celebrate the Christmas countdown with #AccessibleAdvent changing perceptions of accessibility across the land.
Purple Tuesday: Making the accessible amend
Purple Tuesday is helping organisations to make their customer services and digital platforms accessible as the way we shop changes due to the pandemic.
A start-up is pushing towards its final goal of making the entire internet accessible by 2025
Israeli start-up accessiBe is working towards their final goal of making all corners of the internet accessible by 2025, beneficial during the age of COVID.
Disability blogger Emma Purcell launches campaign to make audio description compulsory
A petition has been launched by disability blogger Emma Purcell to make audio description compulsory on all films, TV, shows and streaming services.
Discover the UK’s best inclusive attractions to celebrate in the refreshed Rough Guide to Accessible Britain
With UK attractions beginning to re-open, indulge in an accessible staycation with the help of the refreshed edition of the Rough Guide to Accessible Britain.
Face Masks: Businesses support calls for face coverings to help D/deaf and hard of hearing people
Research finds that businesses support calls for clear panel face coverings for employees, customers and clients.
Going electric: wheelchair access from Vic Young Ltd is the way forward
Electric vehicle specialists, Vic Young Ltd, is helping more wheelchair accessible vehicles to go electric.
June Sarpong sets out her vision for Creative Diversity at the BBC
The BBC has committed to hardwire diversity and inclusion throughout the BBC, focusing on inclusion during creative decision-making, production values and content.
Revitalise during COVID-19
The team at Revitalise are continuing their hard work to ensure people receive the respite they require. Revitalise share with Enable the work they’re doing during COVID-19.
Stiltz home lift is gateway to independence
A mother who was left with a serious spinal injury following a rugby accident speaks of her delight at getting a Stiltz lift installed.
Disability and public transport: Podcast asks if enough is being done
Getting from A to B on public transport can be challenging at times, especially when living with a disability. Now, two disabled travellers have had a candid conversation on what more needs to be done to ensure public transport is inclusive across the board.
The importance of disability exhibitions for independence in 2020
At the turn of the year, we all set ourselves goals and ambitions to achieve in the year ahead. In 2020, make independence a reality thanks to the support, guidance and expert knowledge available at disability specific exhibition events taking place across the UK.
UK set to support disabled children in Uganda during All-Stars Appeal
Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disability, charity Motivation are bringing accessibility and equality to Uganda with their pioneering Motivation All-Stars Appeal.
Understanding accessible voting
As the December general election approaches, we look at the information and support available to make voting accessible for everyone.