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Tilly using musical talent to tackle disability myths
December 15, 2019
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreA tick for Ticketmaster after accessible tickets move
December 9, 2019
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreCommission calls for improvements to make elections more accessible
December 9, 2019
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreTour guides and training are the keys to improving access to heritage
November 29, 2019
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreAccessibility must be a priority in the changing urban environment
November 10, 2019
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreMP hopes dyslexia revelation will inspire others
November 1, 2019
Ian Streets
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,…
Read moreTaxi study highlights shortage of accessible vehicles
October 27, 2019
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreWheelchair spikes make the point about unwanted help
October 17, 2019
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreBurger King issue apology to blind customer
October 7, 2019
Ian Streets
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.…
Read moreDisabled driver in parking ticket dispute after taking “safety first” option
October 4, 2019
Ian Streets
A call centre worker who has an invisible illness claims he was given a ticket for double parking during a medical episode. Joan Jover has Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Spondyloarthritis, which…
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