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Survey highlights failings in EV accessibility standards
Just 2.3 per cent of the UK’s on-street electric car chargers have been designed to accommodate the needs of disabled people, according to a survey of 223 local councils. The results published…
Paralympian faces guide dog flight ban after Brexit changes
A Paralympic swimmer due to compete in this summer’s Games has said his career is at risk after a post-Brexit policy change barred him from flying in and out of…
Student “designs away” problems with walking sticks
A student has created a magnetic walking stick after seeing his partner struggling while trying to use a standard one. The BBC reported that Sean Guyett, a design student at…
Study finds increase in people affected by hearing loss
More than a quarter of the UK’s population are estimated to have some form of hearing loss, according to research from the universities of Manchester and Nottingham. The BBC reported…
Campaigners in calls to make election content accessible
ITV has agreed to add a British Sign Language version of an election debate programme to its on-demand platform after pressure from a deaf campaigner. The BBC reported that the…
Rock band to turn up the volume for learning disabilities
A rock band from Leeds who attracted support from across the industry when their funding ended have been invited to play a huge show in their home city. BBC Online…
“Makaton Master” shares skills with fellow students
A specialist further education college is challenging children and adults to learn Makaton and to help raise funds for the organisation. The BBC reported that number of students at The…
Expert advocates universal design to speed-up workspace accessibility
A neurodiversity specialist says employers could revolutionise HR processes by changing the way they think about making workspaces accessible. Nancy Doyle, founder of Genius Within and co-founder of the Centre…
Charity reports “horrific” delays in adapting homes for elderly
Age UK has reported that two-thirds of local authorities took longer than the recommended six months to deliver an adaptation through the Disabled Facilities Grant, with the longest taking more…
Blind football fan says clubs are “turning away supporters”
A blind football fan is calling on more clubs – especially in the lower leagues – to improve inclusivity at stadiums. Charlie Beeston told the BBC that facilities at his…
