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E-scooter warning after blind woman injured
August 26, 2024
Ian Streets
A blind woman who was injured after being "struck by an electric scooter" said the incident had knocked the confidence of both her and her guide dog. Joy Drury told…
Read moreCall to make BSL tours part of everyday life
August 20, 2024
Ian Streets
A national trust site has been running British Sign Language (BSL) tours to make its attractions more accessible. The BBC reported that Corfe Castle in Dorset has invited a BSL…
Read moreCurrys app is making shopping more accessible
August 13, 2024
Ian Streets
Technology retailer Currys has expanded its trial of the “WelcoMe” accessibility tool to 20 stores in London with the aim of enhancing the shopping experience for customers with disabilities. Retail Insight Network…
Read moreHeadteacher wins discrimination case against Ofsted
August 6, 2024
Ian Streets
A primary school headteacher with multiple sclerosis (MS) has been paid damages in a landmark disability discrimination case against Ofsted, after her request to postpone an inspection over a relapse in…
Read moreAward-winning campaigner unable to access ceremony
July 29, 2024
Ian Streets
A woman who was given the Freedom of the City of London for her disability campaigning told the BBC it is "absurd" she was unable to collect the award on…
Read moreGallery milestone for disabled artists
July 19, 2024
Ian Streets
A new exhibition has brought together contemporary works by 15 disabled, neurodiverse and D/deaf artists, in what curators describe as the first survey of its kind at a significant public…
Read moreCall for action to showcase disabled performers
July 12, 2024
Ian Streets
The organisers of one of Europe's largest disability arts events say more needs to be done to showcase disabled performers’ work. The BBC reported that the team behind The Unity…
Read moreSurvey highlights failings in EV accessibility standards
July 5, 2024
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreParalympian faces guide dog flight ban after Brexit changes
June 29, 2024
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreStudent “designs away” problems with walking sticks
June 20, 2024
Ian Streets
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…
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