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Survey sets out to identify obstacles to access to theatres
June 14, 2021
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreSignPals sets sights on expanding friendship-matching service
June 7, 2021
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreSignPals sets sights on expanding friendship-matching service
June 7, 2021
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreTell-tale sign shows it’s not sport for all
May 28, 2021
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreGovernment accused of discrimination over Early Re-opening Programme
May 17, 2021
Ian Streets
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…
Read morePatient death brings call for coroners to take Mental Capacity Act training
May 14, 2021
Ian Streets
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.…
Read moreFunding promise to improve accessibility in schools
May 10, 2021
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreAsda acts to iron out problems with school uniforms
April 28, 2021
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreAccessibility isn’t an add-on when it comes to awards
April 26, 2021
Ian Streets
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…
Read morePrime Minister stumped by sign language question
April 16, 2021
Ian Streets
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…
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