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Study finds increase in people affected by hearing loss
June 14, 2024
Ian Streets
More than a quarter of the UK’s population are estimated to have some form of hearing loss, according to research from the universities of Manchester and Nottingham. The BBC reported…
Read moreCampaigners in calls to make election content accessible
June 5, 2024
Ian Streets
ITV has agreed to add a British Sign Language version of an election debate programme to its on-demand platform after pressure from a deaf campaigner. The BBC reported that the…
Read moreRock band to turn up the volume for learning disabilities
May 31, 2024
Ian Streets
A rock band from Leeds who attracted support from across the industry when their funding ended have been invited to play a huge show in their home city. BBC Online…
Read more“Makaton Master” shares skills with fellow students
May 23, 2024
Ian Streets
A specialist further education college is challenging children and adults to learn Makaton and to help raise funds for the organisation. The BBC reported that number of students at The…
Read moreExpert advocates universal design to speed-up workspace accessibility
May 10, 2024
Ian Streets
A neurodiversity specialist says employers could revolutionise HR processes by changing the way they think about making workspaces accessible. Nancy Doyle, founder of Genius Within and co-founder of the Centre…
Read moreCharity reports “horrific” delays in adapting homes for elderly
May 1, 2024
Ian Streets
Age UK has reported that two-thirds of local authorities took longer than the recommended six months to deliver an adaptation through the Disabled Facilities Grant, with the longest taking more…
Read moreBlind football fan says clubs are “turning away supporters”
April 24, 2024
Ian Streets
A blind football fan is calling on more clubs – especially in the lower leagues – to improve inclusivity at stadiums. Charlie Beeston told the BBC that facilities at his…
Read moreAthletes challenge sportswear industry over single trainers
April 17, 2024
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreArtist features guide dog in Paws on the Wharf trail
April 10, 2024
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreActor with autism tells of Big Brother experience
April 10, 2024
Ian Streets
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…
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