Report highlights disadvantages facing disabled people
-A report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission has been welcomed by one of the UK’s leading mental health charities for “shining a light” on the issues which disabled…
Watford leading the way with sensory room for fans with autism
-The cauldron of Premier League football is improving its offer to fans who have autism, with Watford FC leading a pioneering initiative. The Mirror reported on the progress of the…
Health centre patients hampered by poor design
-Almost by definition you’d expect a modern healthcare building to stand as a shining example of best practice when it comes to accessibility. Not so, or certainly not based on…
Accessible bays are essential, and good for business
-Media reports of supermarket staff being abused while challenging customers who misuse disabled parking bays are disappointing but not particularly surprising. A few years ago we heard about a non-disabled…
Media reports highlight the need for more Changing Places
-Petitions and publicity are raising awareness of the need for major improvements to accessible WCs, and not before time. In recent months media outlets from the BBC to the Huffington…
Legal action continues after Little Mix concert complaint
-The issues surrounding the accessibility of entertainment venues are highlighted by a BBC report about a woman who won a legal victory against a concert organiser, but still ended up…
Accessible bays are essential, and good for business
-Media reports of supermarket staff being abused while challenging customers who misuse disabled parking bays are disappointing but not particularly surprising. A few years ago we heard about a non-disabled…
Rail fares increase should fund improvements for all
-Increases to fares added to the ongoing industrial action highlight the need to consider disabled travellers in the debate about rail services. Promises by the rail companies that higher charges…
Hammond unhelpful with comments on disabled workers
-The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, came under fire from disability campaigners and the media for his claims that disabled workers could be to blame for the UK’s sluggish productivity, and rightly…
Booking process turned into a pantomime for disabled fans
-National media reports about difficulties encountered by disabled fans who tried to book tickets for Peter Kay’s tour merely highlight some of the ways in which the world of entertainment…
Time to think as we await new-look BS 8300
-The countdown to publication of an updated British Standard covering key features of the built environment should prompt designers and builders to think twice before embarking on new and planned…
Time for a cultural shift to highlight accessibility issues
-The diaries of seven disabled people provided the inspiration for an article on The Guardian website which is compelling reading for all. Frances Ryan, whose specialist subjects as a journalist…
Critical friends can hold the key to greater accessibility
-Insight is invaluable. In measuring the quality and effectiveness of any products or services, you will generally get a more complete picture by consulting the people who use them. That’s…
Plan ahead to give everyone a considerate Christmas
-Some have been doing it since September, and now we’re in the thick of it. Christmas is everywhere, bringing joy to millions but confusion for some and delivering that annual,…
Evacuation plan is essential, but is often overlooked
-The growing recognition that accessibility is good for business is definitely leading to improvements – but it is also exposing a lack of knowledge and preparation in another key area.…
How to Make Your Website Accessible to All Audiences (and Why It Matters!)
-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…
Sessions will show how to help people living with sight loss
-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…
Benchmark – and brag about it – to beat the competition
-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…
Online guides are relevant to all
-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…
Paddy Power scores with portrayal of disabled fan
-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!”…
