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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…
