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Tfl issues update on “step-free” access for Tube stations
October 13, 2025
Ian Streets
The next Tube stations in line to become “step-free” have been announced by Transport for London. The Standard reported that TfL has published a list of 17 shortlisted stations that will now undergo detailed…
Read morePavement obstacles present growing threat to partially sighted people
October 6, 2025
Ian Streets
A blind campaigner and guide dog owner told the BBC she does not ever feel completely safe independently navigating a city centre's pavements due to bad parking. The Royal National Institute…
Read moreCharity wheelchair waitlist closed after “huge demand”
September 29, 2025
Ian Streets
More than a thousand disabled children across the UK are waiting for wheelchairs and mobility equipment that could transform their lives, Whizz Kidz say. The BBC reported that the charity,…
Read moreCall for Deaf-led approach to sign language AI procurement
September 23, 2025
Ian Streets
A Cambridge University report has found that Sign Language AI systems are being procured across public services without adequate Deaf community involvement, creating institutional risks Dr Louise Hickman, Dr Alexa Hagerty,…
Read moreBoard game designed to promote disability awareness
September 16, 2025
Ian Streets
A woman with a neurological disorder has created a new board game to educate players about disability awareness. Able2UK reported that Toyah Wordsworth was diagnosed with Friedreich's ataxia at the age of…
Read moreCampaigner assesses accessibility as part of loos campaign
September 2, 2025
Ian Streets
A campaigner for better public loos is suggesting a collaborative approach to tackle issues including poor accessibility, questionable hygiene, scattered needles and budget cuts. Raymond Martin told The Guardian the…
Read moreAirports face criticism for blue badge parking charges
August 26, 2025
Ian Streets
All UK airports should stop charging blue badge holders for being dropped off close to terminals, a disability charity has said. The BBC investigated the issue after hearing from Disabled…
Read moreReport highlights shortage of accessible housing
August 21, 2025
Ian Streets
Up to 885,000 more people could be living in accessible housing if laws planned in England three years ago had gone ahead, according to new analysis. Inside Housing reported that…
Read moreOnline hub provides travel support for people with spinal cord injury
August 14, 2025
Ian Streets
The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) has launched its own online travel hub to support people with spinal cord injury (SCI) to feel more confident when travelling. Announcing the service on…
Read moreNew app will help to make rural walking more accessible
August 10, 2025
Ian Streets
Volunteers have mapped 10,000 walking routes across Great Britain in an attempt to make rural walking more accessible. The Guardian reported that the group has been researching and mapping the…
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