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Golf groups highlight benefits of inclusive sport
The benefits of sport for disabled people – and of disabled people for sport – are highlighted by the case of a golfer with a prosthetic leg who is suing…
Purple Tuesday to promote accessible shopping
The benefits for businesses of improving accessibility will be highlighted by Purple Tuesday – billed as the UK’s first accessible shopping day. The event, due to take place on Tuesday…
Blue Badge changes are a welcome move
Disabled people and representative groups have provided mixed feedback to the Government’s announcement that the Blue Badge scheme is to be extended to cover hidden disabilities. The Transport Minister, Jesse…
Air travel accessibility issues highlighted
The British Polio Fellowship has seized the opportunity presented by the great summer get-away to highlight the accessibility issues which continue to cause problems at the UK’s airports. David Mitchell.…
Rail firm to investigate after wheelchair space row
A comedian hit out at a train operator after she was "harassed and humiliated" for using a disabled space for her mobility scooter. The BBC reported that Tanyalee Davis said…
Film gives insight into accessibility at the World Cup
As the curtain came down on the 2018 FIFA World Cup the general verdict was that the Russian hosts had excelled, both compared to many previous tournaments and certainly compared…
APPG report highlights role of the arts in health
Accessibility and the arts is an area of increasing importance; one which we’ve addressed in the past and will return to occasionally as we look at the range and quality…
Importance of good design is extending to clothing
Our day job at About Access is all about working towards an inclusive built environment, and we also occasionally pick up on other accessibility issues as and when we come…
Comedy show captures issues facing disabled people
Comedy show captures issues facing disabled people A disability awareness campaigner who is also making a name for himself in stand-up comedy is showing that the challenges facing people who…
Scope study warns of “second class citizens”
The head of a major charity says work needs to be done to increase understanding of the lives of disabled people, and the Government should lead the way. Mark Atkinson,…
