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Consultation poses questions on pavement parking
September 5, 2020
Ian Streets
The government has embarked on a nationwide consultation to find solutions to the problems posed by motorists parking on pavements. The consultation period began on 31 August and will run…
Read moreLEGO announces international launch of braille bricks
August 28, 2020
Ian Streets
LEGO has announced the official launch of LEGO Braille Bricks in seven countries, including Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Norway, UK and USA. The company unveiled the idea as a pilot…
Read moreAppeal for input to help design social distancing signals
August 18, 2020
Ian Streets
The RNIB is seeking advice from blind and partially sighted people on how to make others aware of the difficulties of maintaining social distancing. Working with the Cabinet Office, the…
Read moreRNIB highlights issues emerging from the “new normal”
August 3, 2020
Ian Streets
The RNIB is targeting regional newspapers with its latest call for the government to keep the country’s streets accessible for blind and partially sighted people. The charity highlighted its concerns…
Read moreCheers greet government’s Changing Places announcement
July 27, 2020
Ian Streets
Charities and campaigners have welcomed the double announcement which accompanied the recent Changing Places Awareness Day. The first announcement was that changes will be made to legislation to make Changing…
Read moreVisually-impaired business plans legal action over taxi refusals
July 21, 2020
Ian Streets
The BBC has highlighted the case of a businessman from Cardiff in a report about how blind people are frequently refused transport by taxi drivers. The BBC Wales programme Rip…
Read moreOrganisers in U-turn over US Open wheelchair tennis championships
July 15, 2020
Ian Streets
Top wheelchair tennis players have welcomed the U-turn which means the sport will now take place after all at the US Open. Sky reported that criticism from players and officials…
Read moreDisabled travellers urged to check changes to Covid-19 transport systems
July 13, 2020
Ian Streets
As travel options change for everybody as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic the BBC has looked at some of the challenges facing disabled people. Reporter Beth Rose explored various…
Read moreCharity shops responding to challenge of reopening
June 22, 2020
Ian Streets
The rush to reopen retail after lockdown has prompted Guardian journalist Sam Wollaston to look behind the scenes at a sector which has been harder hit than most – Britain’s…
Read moreDon’t forget disabled people when planning for social distancing
June 9, 2020
Ian Streets
Nationwide, employers are devising and delivering new business environments in offices, shops and factories, soon to be let loose to do the same in bars, clubs and restaurants. It’s all…
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