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Purple Tuesday to promote accessible shopping
August 24, 2018
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreBlue Badge changes are a welcome move
August 8, 2018
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreAir travel accessibility issues highlighted
July 24, 2018
Ian Streets
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.…
Read moreRail firm to investigate after wheelchair space row
July 20, 2018
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreFilm gives insight into accessibility at the World Cup
July 16, 2018
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreAPPG report highlights role of the arts in health
June 15, 2018
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreImportance of good design is extending to clothing
June 10, 2018
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreComedy show captures issues facing disabled people
May 31, 2018
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreScope study warns of “second class citizens”
May 25, 2018
Ian Streets
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,…
Read moreReport highlights disadvantages facing disabled people
April 4, 2018
Ian Streets
A report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission has been welcomed by one of the UK’s leading mental health charities for “shining a light” on the issues which disabled…
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