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How to Make Your Website Accessible to All Audiences (and Why It Matters!)
October 19, 2017
Ian Streets
Accessibility is an important part of designing a website, as it allows individuals with disability to access online content easily. An accessible and inclusive website is a wonderful way to…
Read moreSessions will show how to help people living with sight loss
October 7, 2017
Ian Streets
We’ve flagged up the issue before about the problems that can arise when someone offers assistance to a disabled person who doesn’t really need it, and we’re pleased to hear…
Read moreBenchmark – and brag about it – to beat the competition
September 20, 2017
Ian Streets
When social media makes your shop window bigger than ever, it’s vital to make sure you look your best. That means showing off the best products and presentation, making customers…
Read moreOnline guides are relevant to all
September 14, 2017
Ian Streets
Modern media makes it increasingly important for businesses and other organisations to consider the needs of disabled people when providing products and services. Whether you’re a shop, hotel, transport operator…
Read morePaddy Power scores with portrayal of disabled fan
September 8, 2017
Ian Streets
The start of every football season brings new players, new kit and new advertising campaigns. The pick of the bunch by a distance this year is Paddy Power’s “You beauty!”…
Read moreDisability assessors “lack right skills”
August 31, 2017
Ian Streets
A report from a UN committee has criticised the UK government for its treatment of disabled people, saying it needs to do much more to protect their rights. The UK…
Read moreDisabled shoppers back business in statues row
August 25, 2017
Ian Streets
A local authority performed a double-quick u-turn after a row erupted about statues outside a shop in the centre of a northern city. The shop, which sells exotic clothing and…
Read moreBlind mum’s blog offers a little distance learning
August 9, 2017
Ian Streets
Distance makes no difference when it comes to ignorance of the issues facing disabled people. We were inspired – but also incensed – to read a blog by Holly Bonner…
Read moreAirport review rates facilities for disabled travellers
August 8, 2017
Ian Streets
Heathrow Airport has been rated poor for disabled travellers in a report from the UK's aviation regulator. BBC News reported that Manchester, East Midlands and Exeter airports also received the…
Read moreWheelchair detective reaches 50-year milestone
July 28, 2017
Ian Streets
The plots are simple and straightforward, and at times it takes more demanding detective work to investigate how the star of the show does his job in Ironside. The series…
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