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Athletes challenge sportswear industry over single trainers
A Paralympian has criticised Nike for using amputee mannequins to promote its products when it doesn't sell single trainers. Stef Reid, a single-leg amputee, told BBC Newsbeat she was only…
Artist features guide dog in Paws on the Wharf trail
An artist who is registered blind is exhibiting a sculpture of her guide dog. The BBC reported that Somerset-based artist Angela Charles has shown her art publicly since 1989 but…
Actor with autism tells of Big Brother experience
A star of the Netflix TV show Heartstopper has revealed how his autism posed a constant challenge as a contestant in the latest series of ITV's Celebrity Big Brother. Bradley…
Building society adds BSL website
Nationwide Building Society has rolled out a new digital service by providing its website in British Sign Language (BSL). The Independent reported that the organisation has partnered with BSL technology company Signly to…
Writer catalogues her hotel horrors
Accessibility in hotels came under the spotlight in The Huffington Post after writer Niamh Ní Hoireabhaird experienced a late-night letdown on arrival at her accommodation in Brussels. She reported: “My…
Heritage site adds to accessibility features
Blenheim Palace has improved accessibility to its main building with the installation of a new and improved lift. The media reported that the project means every visitor can now enter…
Experts say Disability Action Plan is missed opportunity
A disability, equality and diversity consultant says the government could have done more with its Disability Action Plan, which recently set out proposals to improve the lives of disabled people…
Disability dimension to new exhibition at rail museum
A new exhibition which explores rail travel and disability has opened at the National Railway Museum (NRM) in York. BBC Online reported that the museum has unveiled Go As You…
Construction body calls for better accessibility in new build homes
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called on the government to progress higher accessibility standards in new-build homes. Construction News reported that the body made the call in its…
Disabled man refused taxi because of assistance dog
A disabled man who had collapsed from exhaustion told the BBC he was refused taxi services because of his assistance dog. Edward Jones, who has a long-term chronic illness which…
