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RNIB issues call to improve bus travel
May 31, 2025
Ian Streets
A report by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has highlighted that particular barriers are making bus travel too challenging for many. It also outlines the steps needed…
Read moreVideo tutorial shows the right approach to roundabout
May 30, 2025
Ian Streets
A local authority has uploaded a tutorial video to show how people should use a new “Dutch-style” roundabout, which prioritises cyclists and pedestrians. The animated film which has been posted on…
Read moreTfl seat badge holders report friction from other passengers
April 21, 2025
Ian Streets
Londoners living with disabilities and chronic health conditions told the BBC they have struggled to use a Transport for London (TfL) scheme while travelling, with one even threatened by another…
Read moreReport on modern office design misses key point
April 11, 2025
Ian Streets
Advances in planning and designing work space are bringing benefits in terms of enticing people back into the office – but the people behind the initiative appear to be missing…
Read moreDeaf model takes designer hearing aid covers to pages of Vogue
April 7, 2025
Ian Streets
A deaf woman has featured in British Vogue, modelling designer hearing aid covers. The BBC reported that Imy Harris, 22, from Cheltenham, was featured in the February edition of the…
Read moreStudy highlights “national embarrassment” of public transport accessibility
March 21, 2025
Ian Streets
Disabled people have told BBC News of "humiliation" and "sub-human treatment" as a senior group of MPs warned accessibility on public transport is a "national embarrassment". The BBC said a…
Read moreAutistic entrepreneur’s ideas are tailor-made to meet sensory needs
March 12, 2025
Ian Streets
An autistic entrepreneur has created her own business helping neurodivergent people find clothes for their sensory needs after she struggled to shop for and wear clothes herself. The BBC reported…
Read moreTraining session helps coaches support visually impaired golfers
March 2, 2025
Ian Streets
RNIB Scotland worked in collaboration with Scottish Golf and Scottish Disability Sport Golf to deliver a training course at the home of the sport which will equip more coaches to…
Read moreReport names Tenby top for accessible attractions
January 22, 2025
Ian Streets
A picturesque seaside town in Wales famous for its sandy shoreline, scenic beaches and historic charm has been named “most accessible” in the UK according to new research. The Express…
Read moreTennis champ calls for more action to make sport accessible
January 15, 2025
Ian Streets
A tennis player who won gold at the Special Olympics has said there needs to be more sport sessions for people with intellectual disabilities. The BBC reported that Adam Brownsword,…
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