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Accessibility 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…
Read moreApology from rail firm after family stranded on platform
September 26, 2019
Ian Streets
A disabled dad has told the media how he got stranded at a railway station which allows wheelchair users to arrive but not leave. Richard Luke arrived at the station…
Read moreGovernment committee leads move to ban pavement parking
September 17, 2019
Ian Streets
A Labour MP’s conversation with a wheelchair user has helped to kick off a campaign to ban parking on pavements. The House of Commons Transport Committee has called for a…
Read moreBlue badge change brings call for more disabled parking spaces
September 8, 2019
Ian Streets
Disability charities have welcomed the expansion of the blue badge parking scheme, but they have also urged local authorities to ensure there are enough disabled parking spaces to cope. Changes…
Read moreDeaf juror believed to be a legal first
September 2, 2019
Ian Streets
A technology consultant from London is believed to have established a legal landmark by becoming the first profoundly deaf person to sit on a jury in a crown court in…
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