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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…
Read moreDesigns 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…
Read moreSurvey 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.…
Read morePartnership 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…
Read moreRemote 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…
Read moreCar 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…
Read moreITVX 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,…
Read moreGlobal 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…
Read moreIce 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…
Read moreAudio 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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