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The gradual reopening of the arts and entertainment sectors has prompted a collaboration aimed at ensuring disabled people are not left behind in the planning and delivery of measures to…

The Northern Ireland Assembly has taken a step towards making Changing Places facilities mandatory for new buildings with a significant announcement by its Finance Minister. Conor Murphy told the Assembly…

The BBC has announced that it has reversed its decision to bring an end to its Red Button TV text services. The corporation had planned to remove the service due…

A ban on single-use plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds has come into force in England but the government is promising exemptions for people with disabilities or medical conditions. The…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…