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The growing trend towards urban living is bringing a variety of old buildings back into use as developers embark on innovative refurbishment programmes – but are they accessible? Most town…

A rail company’s decision to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour by closing a main access gate had provoked a storm of criticism from rail users, the local authority and MPs.…

A rail company’s decision to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour by closing a main access gate had provoked a storm of criticism from rail users, the local authority and MPs.…

Accessibility in the UK’s airports is improving according to the results of the latest survey by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The body’s fourth annual report reveals that for the…

We often look at the issues around hidden disabilities, and now one of our projects has involved studying the provisions made for disabled people who could themselves be described as…

We often look at the issues around hidden disabilities, and now one of our projects has involved studying the provisions made for disabled people who could themselves be described as…

The government has announced that people who have a hidden disability are now able to apply for a blue badge parking permit. The new guidance issued by the Department for…

A British Paralympic skiing champion is planning to take legal action against Sainsbury’s – one of the sponsors of the British Paralympic team – after he was twice denied access…

The rise in arthritis and other conditions is highlighting the problems presented by many everyday objects for people who have poor manual dexterity. There is plenty of advice online to…

The survey by Next Stage into accessibility in the entertainment industry generated some strong feedback from performers who often face huge obstacles in the studio and on stage. In addition…