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An adventure park in Durham has unveiled an accessible playground for children with disabilities . The Northern Echo reported that the new inclusive playground at Adventure Valley was opened initially…

Strictly Come Dancing's first blind contestant has been crowned this year's winner of the competition. Comedian Chris McCausland said afterwards that his win was for his dance partner Dianne Buswell…

A BBC journalist said he has “given up asking for equality and respect”  after the latest incidence of being refused service because of his guide dog. Sean Dilley, a transport…

A cancer survivor with chronic health problems is suing one of the UK’s most prestigious museums for discrimination for allegedly denying her a suitable chair to sit on when she…

A university professor has branded campus bosses “ridiculous” after they banned him from bringing his emotional support dog to work. Kent Online reported that, for almost two years, Simon Gellar’s…

The UK’s first survey to collect data on vision and hearing loss has been launched across two counties. BBC Online reported that the UK National Eye Health and Hearing Study (UKNEHS)…

An accessibility campaigner has been distributing doorbells to businesses to educate shop owners and make all people feel welcome on the high street. BBC Radio Cambridgeshire reported that Liz Owen,…

A blind passenger has helped a rail company write an audio guide to its trains. BBC Online reported that Dave Smith, from Redhill, Surrey, sits on Thameslink's Accessibility Advisory Panel…

A long-awaited unique train cafe has finally opened at a special needs school. Kent Online reported that Five Acre Wood in the village of Loose officially declared that the FAW-rient Express had“arrived…

The design of a pedestrian crossing painted using a leaf pattern instead of traditional white stripes has been described as "looking like a playground" by some villagers. The BBC reported…