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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

A woman who suffered a life-changing head injury while on duty as a police has launched a range of adaptive clothing for children. The Manchester Evening News reported that Helen…

A depiction of a Virgin Mary in a wheelchair is among artwork featuring Christian figures with disabilities. BBC Online reported that "Disability and the Divine" has opened at Peterborough Cathedral…

The Royal Association for Deaf People (RAD) has highlighted the challenges faced by deaf people when securing and progressing in work. The organisation has published the results of a survey,…