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Dublin announces autism-friendly ambitions

November 14, 2023
Ian Streets

Dublin City Council has announced a new initiative to establish the city as the first autism-friendly capital in the world. The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Daithí de Róiste, marked the…

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Research highlights delays in making reasonable adjustments

November 8, 2023
Ian Streets

Reasonable adjustments in the workplace take too long to introduce according to research by the Business Disability Forum. HR magazine reported that managers are not entirely confident that they have…

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MPs warn of exclusion risk with ticket office closures

October 30, 2023
Ian Streets

Plans to close most railway ticket offices in England to save money "go too far, too fast", MPs have warned. The BBC reported that, in a letter to the rail…

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Call to act on street clutter

October 24, 2023
Ian Streets

An organisation which describes itself as a champion for London and left-behind Londoners is calling for action to clear the capital’s streets of clutter. Centre for London says the issue…

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BBC highlights weighing problems for wheelchair users

October 17, 2023
Ian Streets

The BBC has highlighted the problems around weight management facing wheelchair users. Researchers for BBC Online spoke to wheelchair users who told how they have gone for years without being…

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Princess pitches in with wheelchair rugby world champions

October 10, 2023
Ian Streets

The Princess of Wales fulfilled a long-held promise to take a turn at wheelchair rugby when she visited a university sports centre. The Yorkshire Post reported that the Princess joined…

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Blind walker supports charity by “living life to the full”

September 28, 2023
Ian Streets

A blind walker who wanted to "inspire others" by hiking along the Cleveland Way has completed his trek. BBC Online reported that Andrew Elliker-Reeve, who lives at Beeford in East…

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Lego launches braille bricks in shops

September 18, 2023
Ian Streets

Lego is to sell bricks coded with braille to help blind and partially sighted children learn to read the touch-based alphabet. The Guardian reported that the Danish toymaker has been…

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New commission working to remove barriers around transport

September 5, 2023
Ian Streets

A new transport organisation is launched today with the aim of ensuring that all future travel systems place accessibility at the heart of their creation and delivery. The introduction of…

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Paralympian says “nothing has changed” to make retail more accessible

August 23, 2023
Ian Streets

A gold-medal winning Paralympian has criticised retail businesses after experiencing difficulties accessing shops in her wheelchair. Sophie Christiansen, who has cerebral palsy, told BBC Online "nothing has changed" since she…

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