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Charity highlights disabled people “forgotten in pandemic”
September 28, 2020
Ian Streets
A leading charity has warned that disabled people are being "pushed out" of a post-lockdown world, with many anxious to leave the house. Highlighting the situation facing Melanie Duddridge, of…
Read moreSimon serves up treats and tips with cook book for visually-impaired
September 16, 2020
Ian Streets
A blind veteran from Derbyshire is in the process of writing a cookbook of recipes which demonstrate essential techniques when cooking and visually-impaired. Simon Mahoney, who is 73 and comes…
Read moreConsultation 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…
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