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November 5, 2018
Ian Streets
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M&S earns praise for easy dressing range

October 2, 2018
Ian Streets
Marks & Spencer has won plaudits from customers and the media after launching what it claims is a “high street first” with a range of clothing specifically designed for children…
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Report highlights links between disability and poverty

September 20, 2018
Ian Streets
A new report from an independent commission reveals that people with a disability are much more likely than non-disabled people to be living in poverty. The Social Metrics Commission (SMC)…
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Golf groups highlight benefits of inclusive sport

September 10, 2018
Ian Streets
The benefits of sport for disabled people – and of disabled people for sport – are highlighted by the case of a golfer with a prosthetic leg who is suing…
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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…
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Blue 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…
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Air 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.…
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Rail 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…
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Film 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…
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APPG 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…
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