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Adventure park adds accessible playground to facilities
An adventure park in Durham has unveiled an accessible playground for children with disabilities . The Northern Echo reported that the new inclusive playground at Adventure Valley was opened initially…
Blind comedian Chris claims Strictly trophy
Strictly Come Dancing's first blind contestant has been crowned this year's winner of the competition. Comedian Chris McCausland said afterwards that his win was for his dance partner Dianne Buswell…
Journalist hits out after restaurant refusal
A BBC journalist said he has “given up asking for equality and respect” after the latest incidence of being refused service because of his guide dog. Sean Dilley, a transport…
Museum worker pursuing disability discrimination claim
A cancer survivor with chronic health problems is suing one of the UK’s most prestigious museums for discrimination for allegedly denying her a suitable chair to sit on when she…
Students back professor with emotional support dog
A university professor has branded campus bosses “ridiculous” after they banned him from bringing his emotional support dog to work. Kent Online reported that, for almost two years, Simon Gellar’s…
Sight and hearing study to address dearth of data
The UK’s first survey to collect data on vision and hearing loss has been launched across two counties. BBC Online reported that the UK National Eye Health and Hearing Study (UKNEHS)…
Doorbell project delivers accessibility bonus
An accessibility campaigner has been distributing doorbells to businesses to educate shop owners and make all people feel welcome on the high street. BBC Radio Cambridgeshire reported that Liz Owen,…
Blind passenger uses experience to write train audio guide
A blind passenger has helped a rail company write an audio guide to its trains. BBC Online reported that Dave Smith, from Redhill, Surrey, sits on Thameslink's Accessibility Advisory Panel…
Special needs school on the right track for hospitality training
A long-awaited unique train cafe has finally opened at a special needs school. Kent Online reported that Five Acre Wood in the village of Loose officially declared that the FAW-rient Express had“arrived…
Row erupts over “playground” crossing design
The design of a pedestrian crossing painted using a leaf pattern instead of traditional white stripes has been described as "looking like a playground" by some villagers. The BBC reported…
