BBC and Scope highlight pandemic plight of disabled people
-The BBC has reported on research which it says shows that thousands of deaf and disabled people across the UK experienced a devastating impact from the pandemic. The Corporation said…
Major employers signing up to promote inclusion in business
-Some of the world’s biggest firms have signed up to a campaign which aims to tackle prejudice towards disabled people in the business world. Companies with combined sales of more…
Survey sets out to identify obstacles to access to theatres
-Two charities which work to make cultural experiences accessible to disabled audiences are joining forces to find out more about the obstacles which face visually-impaired people and people who have…
SignPals sets sights on expanding friendship-matching service
-A friendship service for deaf people launched a year ago in response to lockdown is now ion the lookout for funding to support expansion plans. SignPals was set up by…
SignPals sets sights on expanding friendship-matching service
-A friendship service for deaf people launched a year ago in response to lockdown is now ion the lookout for funding to support expansion plans. SignPals was set up by…
Tell-tale sign shows it’s not sport for all
-Whoever put the sign up probably thought they were being helpful, but the message that anyone looking for an accessible loo needn’t bother going through the door raised more questions…
Government accused of discrimination over Early Re-opening Programme
-A group which promotes inclusivity for disabled people has written to the Prime Minister to call for equality in delivering the Early Re-opening Programme for public events. Disability Rights UK…
Patient death brings call for coroners to take Mental Capacity Act training
-An assistant coroner amended the cause of death of a young disabled woman after deciding she did not receive adequate nutrition during her time in hospital for a routine operation.…
Funding promise to improve accessibility in schools
-Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will benefit from a £280 million investment from the UK Government to improve accessibility in schools, according to media reports. The Homecare…
Asda acts to iron out problems with school uniforms
-Asda has earned plaudits from customers and the media after becoming the first UK supermarket to sell a full range of school uniforms tailored for children with specific needs. The…
Accessibility isn’t an add-on when it comes to awards
-Access professionals have been taking to social media to voice their frustrations about inaccessible buildings being honoured in awards schemes. The issue arose in a discussion on Linked In about…
Prime Minister stumped by sign language question
-An MP has shamed Prime Minister Boris Johnson with a protest in sign language about what she sees as his continued failure of deaf people. Various media outlets reporter how…
A doll for Rosie to mark World Down Syndrome Day
-A toy brand has created a Down’s syndrome doll inspired a six-year-old girl from Wiltshire. Irish toy company Lottie Dolls modelled its latest toy on Rosie Barnett to commemorate World…
Businesses urged to help dyslexics win the war against emails
-A dyslexic entrepreneur is seeking the help of businesses and employees as he works to develop an assistive tool which will make email easier for people who share his condition.…
Blind woman wins government commitment over shielding advice
-A blind woman who was sent a shielding letter she could not read told the BBC she has won “promising” commitments from the government after a legal challenge. The BBC…
RNIB offering giveaways to mark World Book Day
-The RNIB is marking World Book Day by launching a campaign to give every child and young person a book of their own free of charge and making 13 titles…
RNIB calls for action on safety after death of rail user
-The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) said all railway stations should have tactile surface strips following the death of a partially-sighted man who fell onto the tracks. The…
Engineer gets to grips with robotic glove
-An engineer whose aunt has multiple sclerosis has used his skills to design a robotic glove which will help her complete simple tasks around the house. The BBC reported that…
Survey presents opportunity for us all to improve accessibility
-A major survey launched by the government is aimed at ensuring an inclusive approach to its levelling-up agenda. The study, being carried out by the Disability Unit in the Cabinet…
Use those emojis wisely
-An American digital marketing expert has used her Linked In presence to highlight the issues that can arise when technologies collide. In a fascinating post, Meryl Evans explores the problems…
