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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…
High-tech pen can translate Braille into English
A pen which can transform Braille into English text has been developed by experts to help people with visual impairments. The BBC reported that the handheld device was created by…
Minister promises PEEPs for disabled residents
The government is planning to introduce personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPs) for disabled residents, five years after they were recommended by the first Grenfell Tower Inquiry report. The Inside Housing…
Baroness forced to “crawl” off train
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson was forced to "crawl off" an LNER train arriving at London's King's Cross. Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, the 11-time Paralympic gold medallist said she had…
E-scooter warning after blind woman injured
A blind woman who was injured after being "struck by an electric scooter" said the incident had knocked the confidence of both her and her guide dog. Joy Drury told…
Call to make BSL tours part of everyday life
A national trust site has been running British Sign Language (BSL) tours to make its attractions more accessible. The BBC reported that Corfe Castle in Dorset has invited a BSL…
Currys app is making shopping more accessible
Technology retailer Currys has expanded its trial of the “WelcoMe” accessibility tool to 20 stores in London with the aim of enhancing the shopping experience for customers with disabilities. Retail Insight Network…
