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Court backs parents in BSL discrimination claim
September 27, 2021
Ian Streets
A county court judge has ruled that a concert promoter discriminated against three deaf mothers by failing to provide a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter for support acts at a…
Read moreStrictly role for sign language interpreter
September 15, 2021
Ian Streets
The Strictly Come Dancing production team is reported to be learning sign language and undertaking specialised training in preparation for welcoming EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis to the show. Rose is…
Read moreUniversity issues apology after failing blind student
September 12, 2021
Ian Streets
A blind student who withdrew from his university course after promised learning support failed to materialise told the media his future had "evaporated". Daniel Swain said he left the University…
Read moreB&M pays £5,000 after disability harassment claim
September 5, 2021
Ian Streets
A former B&M Bargains worker who says he was bullied by staff because of his disability has been awarded £5,000 in a settlement case. Harvey Spence, who lives in Belfast…
Read moreCampaigners in demo against disabled driver restrictions
August 31, 2021
Ian Streets
Campaigners against proposals to restrict disabled drivers' access to the centre of historic York staged a demonstration outside the city council’s headquarters. But The York Press reported that plans to…
Read moreSurvey sets targets for clubs to improve access for disabled fans
August 24, 2021
Ian Streets
A charity which works to highlight accessibility issues in sport has marker the start of the new football season by publishing its most comprehensive survey reviewing the matchday experience of…
Read moreService area access guides designed to improve motorway experience
August 16, 2021
Ian Streets
Highways England has partnered with AccessAble, the UK’s leading provider of detailed accessibility information, to help motorists plan where to stop for a break at any one of the motorway…
Read moreRail firm acts to improve booking system for disabled passengers
August 9, 2021
Ian Streets
A major rail network has acted to introduce a system which will allow disabled or elderly passengers who need assistance to turn up and travel rather than book six hours…
Read moreKellogg’s commits to providing accessible packaging
August 2, 2021
Ian Streets
Kellogg's has announced that it is rolling out what it claims is a ground-breaking solution to provide accessible packaging across its entire range of cereals. The move follows a partnership…
Read moreSurgery pays out after sign language failings
July 23, 2021
Ian Streets
The daughter of a deaf woman has been paid more than £4,000 by a GP surgery in Belfast over a failure to offer a sign language interpreter for appointments. The…
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