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Survey highlights failings in EV accessibility standards
July 5, 2024
Ian Streets
Just 2.3 per cent of the UK’s on-street electric car chargers have been designed to accommodate the needs of disabled people, according to a survey of 223 local councils. The results published…
Read moreParalympian faces guide dog flight ban after Brexit changes
June 29, 2024
Ian Streets
A Paralympic swimmer due to compete in this summer’s Games has said his career is at risk after a post-Brexit policy change barred him from flying in and out of…
Read moreStudent “designs away” problems with walking sticks
June 20, 2024
Ian Streets
A student has created a magnetic walking stick after seeing his partner struggling while trying to use a standard one. The BBC reported that Sean Guyett, a design student at…
Read moreStudy 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…
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