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BBC to provide more opportunities for disabled people
The BBC marked the recent International Day of People with Disabilities by promising to include more disabled entertainers and actors on its mainstream panel shows, documentaries and dramas. The Guardian reported that…
Tilly using musical talent to tackle disability myths
A folk performer who has attracted acclaim across the country for her songs and her live shows has told the BBC how she is using her talent to tackle some…
A tick for Ticketmaster after accessible tickets move
Entertainment industry giant Ticketmaster has announced a new service to allow disabled music fans to book accessible tickets online more easily. The media and charities have welcomed the move, which…
Commission calls for improvements to make elections more accessible
You might not see much about it in the mainstream media, but interest is intensifying in some online forums around the issues of accessibility when it comes to voting. If…
Tour guides and training are the keys to improving access to heritage
The findings of research commissioned by specialist heritage insurer Ecclesiastical into the experience of parents of children with special needs raises some interesting points for operators of historic and cultural…
Accessibility must be a priority in the changing urban environment
Multi-million pound modernisation programmes are changing the face of Britain’s town and city centres – and presenting a great opportunity to take an inclusive approach and make urban areas more…
MP hopes dyslexia revelation will inspire others
A Labour MP has asked social media users who call him "thick" over his writing mistakes to go easy on him as he is "living with acute dyslexia". Peter Kyle,…
Taxi study highlights shortage of accessible vehicles
An international specialist on the mobility needs of people with disabilities has acknowledged the great progress in England’s transport sector in recent years but says more should be done. Ann…
Wheelchair spikes make the point about unwanted help
A wheelchair-user who triggered a Twitter storm when she highlighted the problems facing disabled people who are the victims of unwanted help has found a solution by adding spokes to…
Burger King issue apology to blind customer
Burger King has apologised to a blind woman who has a food allergy after she was told staff were not allowed to read out a list of ingredients to her.…
