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The benefits of keeping it all quiet on the office front

February 28, 2023
Ian Streets
You might have to whisper it in some boardrooms, but there’s a growing recognition within business that quiet spaces are important and can increase wellbeing and therefore productivity. Many employers…
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Designs for people with disabilities star at London Fashion Week

February 21, 2023
Ian Streets
The Metro newspaper and website highlighted Victoria Jenkins, the woman behind the Unhidden brand, for her work presenting on-trend yet wearable designs for people with disabilities. Featured designs included tailored…
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Survey highlights obstacles to walking and wheeling

February 10, 2023
Ian Streets
An organisation which brands itself as the charity making it easier for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle has partnered with Transport for All to conduct the Disabled Citizens' Inquiry.…
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Partnership approach improves hospital signage

January 27, 2023
Ian Streets
A meeting with Cornwall Council’s Learning Disability Team prompted led to significant changes in signage at hospitals across the county. The Cornish Times reported that Cilla Long, a Patient Experience…
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Remote working behind rise in employment for Americans with disabilities

January 20, 2023
Ian Streets
Reports from the United States say that Americans with disabilities are enjoying an unprecedented employment boom — thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Los Angeles Times reported that widespread acceptance…
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Car park closure blamed for access problems

January 14, 2023
Ian Streets
Wheelchair users and vulnerable people are turning away from a shopping centre because there is "no disabled access or parking", according to a BBC report. BBC online reported that access…
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ITVX claims BSL worldwide streaming first

January 7, 2023
Ian Streets
The launch of ITVX has given deaf viewers will access to a British Sign Language channel with ITV claim is a worldwide streaming first. The channel solely features signed programming,…
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Global property giant puts compelling case for inclusive design

December 29, 2022
Ian Streets
You’d be forgiven for missing it, but the last couple of weeks of 2022 were chosen by CBRE as the time to release a study of some significance into the…
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Ice rink introduced sensory skating

December 15, 2022
Ian Streets
An ice-skating experience in Gloucestershire says it is one of the first in the country to offer sensory skating. The Gateway Centre in South Cerney opened the Gateway Ice Arena…
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Audio guide helps users during station restoration

December 9, 2022
Ian Streets
Network Rail has launched the UK's first audio guide to help blind and partially sighted people navigate train stations. It went live at Bristol Temple Meads this month and is…
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