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Campaigner wins right to appeal over kerb heights
A disability campaigner has won the right to take her case to the Court of Appeal in a legal battle over the Department for Transport's minimum kerb height guidance. Highways…
Charity kayak challenge promotes sporting inclusion
A man born without fully formed arms and legs has completed a charity kayak challenge of more than 100 miles along the River Thames. The BBC reported that John Willis…
Call for airlines to show empathy over charges for disabled travellers
Major airlines are charging some disabled passengers double to fly from the UK, according to research carried out by the BBC. The organisation reported that nearly 30 carriers contacted during…
Opening up buildings while also keeping secrets
Accessibility is all about putting people first, even in places where you might not find many people at all. Shopping centres and sports arenas need to be accessible to the…
Government invites views on Disability Action Plan
The government has launched a consultation on a new Disability Action Plan which it says will make disabled people’s lives easier. In its announcement the government says its proposals include…
RIBA report seeks to embed inclusive design
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is promoting the need for inclusive design with a new report which seeks to empower stakeholders from architects and clients to operators. The…
Archer on target to compete in major tournament
A woman who took up archery after a series of strokes caused her to lose her eyesight has qualified for a major international tournament. The BBC reported that Trish Gracesmith…
Survey highlights need to make workplaces inclusive
A major survey into the workplace experiences of disabled people has found they are still waiting too long for the adjustments they need to reduce or remove the barriers they…
Magistrates call for accessibility audit of courts
Three-quarters of magistrates courts in England and Wales are inadequately accessible for people with disabilities, according to a report in The Guardian. The newspaper reports that a lack of ramps…
FCA urged to act over impact of bank closures
A leading regional newspaper says wholesale closure of bank branches has had harmful consequences for communities across Britain. Greg Wright, award-winning Deputy Business Editor of the Yorkshire Post, used the…
